Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town property record for 17 Sunset Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,037 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OAKB M:0007 B:0165 L:006 |
| Primary APN | OAKB M:0007 B:0165 L:006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,532 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,037 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 888 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 SUNSET RD |
| City | OAK BLUFFS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02557-7253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 165 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK BLUFFS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 200200 |
17 Sunset Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2273, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-2273 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 749 / 325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Property Address | 17 SUNSET RD, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-7253 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001642-158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1642/158 |
| Instrument | 7169 |
| Name | UBS BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Sunset Rd was $4,669, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | Oak Bluffs Town |
| Elementary School District | Oak Bluffs School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Martha's Vineyard School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,669.00 (+1.72%) | $924,600 (+5.36%) Land $531,300 Building $393,300 | $1,152,609 |
| 2024 | $4,590.00 (-5.83%) | $877,600 (-4.94%) Land $482,800 Building $394,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,874.00 | $923,200 Land $511,800 Building $411,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Sunset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1991–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17 Sunset Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OAK BLUFFS WATER DISTRICT serves 24,000 people · EPA ID MA4221000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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