Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town property record for 86 Forest Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 588 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OAKB M:0022 B:0041 L:000 |
| Primary APN | OAKB M:0022 B:0041 L:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,930 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
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| Account Number | 3327 |
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| Street Address | 86 FOREST AVE |
| City | OAK BLUFFS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02557-6888 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK BLUFFS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3046 |
| Census Tract | 200200 |
86 Forest Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1673, WEST TISBURY, MA 02575-1673 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 1484-345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 86 FOREST AVE, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-6888 |
| Document Number | 1484-345 |
| Book / Page | 001484 / 000345 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1673 WEST TISBURY MA 025751673, WEST TISBURY, MA 02575-1673 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 86 Forest Ave was $2,880, up 1.6% 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 | $2,880.00 (+1.62%) | $570,300 (+5.24%) Land $437,200 Building $133,100 | $737,285 |
| 2024 | $2,834.00 (+2.13%) | $541,900 (+3.12%) Land $397,300 Building $144,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,775.00 | $525,500 Land $386,100 Building $139,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 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 86 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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