Dukes County and Tisbury Town property record for 527 Main St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.581 acres (25,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $549,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,000 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TISB M:0004F B:00000 L:011.1 |
| Primary APN | TISB M:0004F B:00000 L:011.1 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,957 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,290 sqft (0.581 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 527 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | VINEYARD HAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02568-5311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R25 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN H & ELEANOR M AHEARN |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.1 |
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TISBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 200100 |
527 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Dukes County and Tisbury Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 MAIN ST, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SANTANDER BANK NA |
| May 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1437 / 983 |
| Transfer Doc | 001437-983 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Property Address | 527 MAIN ST, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001617-686 |
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| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1617/686 |
| Instrument | 1614 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Property Address | 527 MAIN ST, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1556-188 |
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| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1556/188 |
| Instrument | 8463 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TISBURY MA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 527 MAIN ST, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568-5311 |
| Document Number | 1437-983 |
| Book / Page | 1437 / 983 |
| Instrument | 3042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $53.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 14370986 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 01437/0986 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 3, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 527 Main St was $9,000, down 5% 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 | $9,000.00 (-5.04%) | $1,213,000 (-3.12%) Land $828,400 Building $384,600 | $1,742,386 |
| 2025 | $9,478.00 (+6.33%) | $1,252,000 (+12.08%) Land $875,800 Building $376,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,914.00 (+8.55%) | $1,117,100 (-0.42%) Land $740,900 Building $376,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,212.00 | $1,121,800 Land $744,700 Building $377,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 Main St 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 527 Main St 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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