Dukes County and Tisbury Town property record for 26 Bernard Cir, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $695,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,204 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Apr 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TISB M:0005N B:00000 L:00013 |
| Primary APN | TISB M:0005N B:00000 L:00013 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 26 BERNARD CIR |
|---|---|
| City | VINEYARD HAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02568-5324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID A & SANDRA C SEARLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TISBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 200100 |
26 Bernard Cir is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Dukes County and Tisbury Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 W 135TH ST, 2N, NEW YORK, NY 10030-2757 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CAPE COD FIVE CENT BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1449 / 721 |
| Transfer Doc | 001449-721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Property Address | 26 BERNARD CIR, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5324 |
| Document Number | 1547-1002 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 BERNARD CIR VINEYARD HAVEN MA 025685324, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5324 |
| Document Number | 1547-1002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001547/001002 |
| Instrument | 6661 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Property Address | 26 BERNARD CIR, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5324 |
| Document Number | 1527-78 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 BERNARD CIR VINEYARD HAVEN MA 025685324, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5324 |
| Document Number | 1527-78 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001527/000078 |
| Instrument | 2388 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 26 BERNARD CIR, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5324 |
| Document Number | 1449-721 |
| Book / Page | 001449 / 000721 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6221 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,169.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 300 W 135TH ST #2N NEW YORK NY 100302757, 2N, NEW YORK, NY 10030-2757 |
| Document Number | 1449-724 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001449/000724 |
| Instrument | 6222 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENT BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2047 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Bernard Cir was $10,204, down 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Dukes County and Tisbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | Tisbury Town |
| Secondary School District | Martha's Vineyard School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Tisbury School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,204.00 (-0.86%) | $1,375,200 (+1.14%) Land $443,200 Building $932,000 | $1,504,302 |
| 2025 | $10,293.00 (+10.93%) | $1,359,700 (+16.93%) Land $443,200 Building $916,500 | |
| 2024 | $9,279.00 (+6.45%) | $1,162,800 (-2.35%) Land $385,400 Building $777,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,717.00 | $1,190,800 Land $367,000 Building $823,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Bernard Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 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 48 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 26 Bernard Cir 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TISBURY WATER WORKS serves 6,082 people · EPA ID MA4296000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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