Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town property record for 55 Prospect Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,081 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OAKB M:0007 B:0107 L:001 |
| Primary APN | OAKB M:0007 B:0107 L:001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 908 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 796 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | OAK BLUFFS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02557-7174 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 107 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK BLUFFS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 200200 |
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 418, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-0418 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1590-286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 55 PROSPECT AVE, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-7174 |
| Document Number | 1590-286 |
| Book / Page | 1590 / 286 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 418, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-0418 |
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | Oak Bluffs Town |
| Elementary School District | Oak Bluffs School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Martha's Vineyard School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,081.00 (-0.34%) | $808,200 (+3.22%) Land $531,200 Building $277,000 | $868,873 |
| 2024 | $4,095.00 (-3.83%) | $783,000 (-2.91%) Land $482,800 Building $300,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,258.00 | $806,500 Land $511,700 Building $294,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | OAK BLUFFS WATER DISTRICT serves 24,000 people · EPA ID MA4221000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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