Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town property record for 254 Barnes Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,513 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,917 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Mar 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OAKB M:0027 B:0023 L:000 |
| Primary APN | OAKB M:0027 B:0023 L:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Lot Area | 60,513 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|
| Account Number | 5187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 BARNES RD |
| City | OAK BLUFFS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02557-6763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK BLUFFS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 200200 |
254 Barnes Rd, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.
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 2310, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-2310 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000088038 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Property Address | 254 BARNES RD, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-6763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000086038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 86038 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 254 BARNES RD, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-6763 |
| Document Number | 0000088038 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 88038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 BARNES RD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-3900 |
| Document Number | 0000088043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 88043 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Barnes Rd was $7,917, up 0.1% 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 | $7,917.00 (+0.1%) | $1,567,800 (+3.67%) Land $611,200 Building $956,600 | $2,350,203 |
| 2024 | $7,909.00 (+1.93%) | $1,512,300 (+2.91%) Land $555,500 Building $956,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,759.00 | $1,469,500 Land $588,800 Building $880,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 Barnes Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 55 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 254 Barnes 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: 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 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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