Dukes County and West Tisbury Town property record for 170 John Cottle Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 3.7 acres (161,172 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,475 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WTIS M:00006 B:00015 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | WTIS M:00006 B:00015 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,243 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 161,172 sqft (3.7 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 232 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 JOHN COTTLE RD |
| City | VINEYARD HAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02568-7001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST TISBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST TISBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 200400 |
170 John Cottle Rd is owned by a company that bought it in January 2019.
Source: Dukes County and West Tisbury Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2540, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-2540 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 11, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019169 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1486 / 79 |
| Transfer Doc | 0948000393 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST TISBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 170 JOHN COTTLE RD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-7001 |
| Document Number | 1563-261 |
| Book / Page | 1563 / 261 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 855 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 COOKE ST, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-5913 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST TISBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 170 JOHN COTTLE RD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-7001 |
| Document Number | 1486-79 |
| Book / Page | 001486 / 000079 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 169 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $148,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 106 COOKE ST EDGARTOWN MA 025395913, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-5913 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 John Cottle Rd was $9,475, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Dukes County and West Tisbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | West Tisbury Town |
| Elementary School District | Up-Island Regional School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Martha's Vineyard School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,475.00 (+10.05%) | $2,091,700 (+4.46%) Land $1,520,800 Building $570,900 |
| 2024 | $8,610.00 (+4.6%) | $2,002,400 (+6.06%) Land $1,476,700 Building $525,700 |
| 2023 | $8,231.00 | $1,887,900 Land $1,528,700 Building $359,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 170 John Cottle Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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 170 John Cottle Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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