Dukes County and Edgartown Town property record for 5 Forest Cir, Edgartown, MA 02539
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,802 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | EDGA M:0011 B:0001 L:344 |
| Primary APN | EDGA M:0011 B:0001 L:344 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 FOREST CIR |
|---|---|
| City | EDGARTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02539-6518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 344 |
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | EDGARTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 200300 |
5 Forest Cir is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 1996.
Source: Dukes County and Edgartown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3039, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-3039 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARTHA VINEYARD SAVING BANK |
| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MARTHA VINEYARD SAVING BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 671 / 745 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 5 FOREST CIR, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-6518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001579-339 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1579/339 |
| Instrument | 4088 |
| Name | MARTHA VINEYARD SAVING BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 5 FOREST CIR, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-6518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001579-326 |
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| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1579/326 |
| Instrument | 4087 |
| Name | MARTHA VINEYARD SAVING BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Forest Cir was $2,802, down 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Dukes County and Edgartown Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | Edgartown Town |
| Secondary School District | Martha's Vineyard School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Edgartown School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,802.00 (-3.65%) | $1,130,000 (+2.99%) Land $244,700 Building $885,300 | $1,283,212 |
| 2025 | $2,908.00 (+14.8%) | $1,097,200 (+10.45%) Land $332,900 Building $764,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,533.00 (-1.75%) | $993,400 (-2.91%) Land $332,900 Building $660,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,578.00 | $1,023,200 Land $364,700 Building $658,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Forest Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
| 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 5 Forest 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 | 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 | EDGARTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,027 people · EPA ID MA4089000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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