Dukes County and Edgartown Town property record for 8 Thaxter Ln, Edgartown, MA 02539
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.533 acres (23,233 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,726 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | EDGA M:0045 B:0016 L:38 |
| Primary APN | EDGA M:0045 B:0016 L:38 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,233 sqft (0.533 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 THAXTER LN |
|---|---|
| City | EDGARTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 34426-C |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | EDGARTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3068 |
| Census Tract | 200300 |
8 Thaxter Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Dukes County and Edgartown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 BLENHEIM TER LONDON |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200462062 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63 / 99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Thaxter Ln was $5,726, down 8.1% 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 | $5,726.00 (-8.1%) | $2,308,885 (-1.81%) Land $1,026,085 Building $1,282,800 | $2,738,714 |
| 2025 | $6,231.00 (+14.06%) | $2,351,500 (+9.75%) Land $977,500 Building $1,374,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,463.00 (+6.39%) | $2,142,500 (+5.14%) Land $977,500 Building $1,165,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,135.00 | $2,037,700 Land $931,500 Building $1,106,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Thaxter Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 106 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 106 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 8 Thaxter 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 | 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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