Dukes County and Chilmark Town property record for 498 South Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,625 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHIL M:30 P:105 |
| Primary APN | CHIL M:30 P:105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 91,476 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Street Address | 498 SOUTH RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHILMARK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 6-3 |
| Jurisdiction | CHILMARK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILMARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 200400 |
498 South Rd is held in a trust since October 2005.
Source: Dukes County and Chilmark 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 | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 357, KEENE, VA 22946-0357 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200563693 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64 / 135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 498 South Rd was $2,625, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Dukes County and Chilmark Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | Chilmark 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,625.00 (+5.89%) | $1,151,300 (+4.5%) Land $797,100 Building $354,200 | $1,507,147 |
| 2025 | $2,479.00 (+18.67%) | $1,101,700 (+11.78%) Land $759,100 Building $342,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,089.00 (+4.14%) | $985,600 (+29.23%) Land $660,100 Building $325,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,006.00 | $762,700 Land $507,700 Building $255,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 498 South Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 7, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 498 South 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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