Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town property record for 71 Forest Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,628 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,717 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OAKB M:0022 B:0039 L:003 |
| Primary APN | OAKB M:0022 B:0039 L:003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,628 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,900 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3319 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 FOREST AVE |
| City | OAK BLUFFS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02557-6887 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK BLUFFS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3047 |
| Census Tract | 200200 |
71 Forest Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2191, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-2191 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Property Address | 71 FOREST AVE, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-6887 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1573-130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1573/130 |
| Instrument | 2869 |
| Name | MARTHA VINEYARD SAVING BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Forest Ave was $5,717, up 0.2% from the year before.
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 | $5,717.00 (+0.23%) | $1,132,100 (+3.8%) Land $485,700 Building $646,400 | $1,353,284 |
| 2024 | $5,704.00 (-3.89%) | $1,090,700 (-2.96%) Land $441,400 Building $649,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,935.00 | $1,124,000 Land $428,900 Building $695,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 55 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 71 Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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