Dukes County and Tisbury Town property record for 51 Lantern Ln, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,509 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,002 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TISB M:0023B B:00000 L:00007 |
| Primary APN | TISB M:0023B B:00000 L:00007 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,631 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,509 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 51 LANTERN LN |
|---|---|
| City | VINEYARD HAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02568-6306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TISBURY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 200100 |
51 Lantern Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Dukes County and Tisbury Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1388, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-1388 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW FEDERAL MORTGAGE |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263622 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1743 / 344 |
| Transfer Doc | 1035-495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 51 LANTERN LN, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-6306 |
| Document Number | 0000003622 |
| Book / Page | 1743 / 344 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
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| Name | NEW FEDERAL MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Property Address | 51 LANTERN LN, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-6306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001618-566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1618/566 |
| Instrument | 1819 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Lantern Ln was $5,002, down 1.4% 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 | $5,002.00 (-1.4%) | $674,100 (+0.6%) Land $425,900 Building $248,200 | $765,206 |
| 2025 | $5,073.00 (+3.59%) | $670,100 (+9.21%) Land $425,900 Building $244,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,897.00 (+15.12%) | $613,600 (+5.59%) Land $370,400 Building $243,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,254.00 | $581,100 Land $352,700 Building $228,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Lantern Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · 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 51 Lantern Ln 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 258 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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