Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town property record for 20 James Pl, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,221 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $4,023 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OAKB M:0007 B:0064 L:000 |
| Primary APN | OAKB M:0007 B:0064 L:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,466 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,221 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 748 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 JAMES PL |
| City | OAK BLUFFS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02557-6977 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK BLUFFS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 200200 |
20 James Pl is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 1992.
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 2013, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-2013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 590 / 705 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 James Pl was $4,023, up 0.2% 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 | $4,023.00 (+0.22%) | $796,600 (+3.79%) Land $538,500 Building $258,100 | $879,172 |
| 2024 | $4,014.00 (-2.29%) | $767,500 (-1.35%) Land $489,400 Building $278,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,108.00 | $778,000 Land $518,700 Building $259,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 James Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
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 20 James Pl 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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