Waterfront South Shore Retreat with Private Dock and Water Views. Set on the edge of Chilmark Pond, this exceptional waterfront residence offers rare privacy, refined design, generous water views and easy pond access. Thoughtfully renovated in 2018, the home blends contemporary sophistication with the beauty of its natural environment. A private dock on the property provides direct pond access. The beautifully manicured path, leads from the house to the dock, where you can launch across the pond to your own private South Shore beach lot, included in this sale. Of course the new owner also has access to iconic Lucy Vincent and Squibnocket beaches. The property is surrounded by over seven acres of abutting conservation land. The grounds are meticulously designed, with mature landscaping and gardens that feel both timeless and intentional. This is more than a residence. It's the key to embracing the Chilmark lifestyle defined by privacy, water access, and understated elegance.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
3 sq ftLot Size
$2,106Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Rose Ryley• Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Rose Ryley• Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty
Martha's Vineyard, located between Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound, is a coastal and rural West Tisbury neighborhood with wooded back roads and broad farm fields. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the West Tisbury Village Center at State Road and Edgartown–West Tisbury Road, where the library lawn, small shops, and a low-key town-green rhythm set the pace. Architecture leans to shingled cottages, classic capes, and working farm outbuildings tucked behind stone walls. The Polly Hill Arboretum adds curated woodland paths and rare plantings to the island’s natural palette. The Grange Hall anchors a calendar of community gatherings, while Alley’s General Store keeps the everyday essentials distinctly local. Long Point Wildlife Refuge and nearby beaches frame a lifestyle shaped by trails, ponds, and salt air.
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Market insights
308 South Rd · $7,350,000
DAYS ON MARKET
181 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
94.9%
Most homes are selling 5% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$7,350,000
Median sale price in this area is $2,623,032. (64% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
10 total rooms
Full walk-out basement with interior entry
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Heat pump
Active solar heating
Ductless heating
Central air conditioning
Heat pump cooling
Active solar cooling
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Fenced/enclosed yard
Sloped lot
Scenic waterviews
Direct ocean access with beach access
Private waterfront with dock/mooring and frontage
Navigable water and pond nearby
0 to 1/10 mile to the beach
Home design
Single-family residence
Multi/split levels
Has waterview (ocean)
Parking
7 open parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Originally built (per public records) and renovated since
Utilities
Private water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Waterfront South Shore Retreat with Private Dock and Water Views. Set on the edge of Chilmark Pond, this exceptional waterfront residence offers rare privacy, refined design, generous water views and easy pond access. Thoughtfully renovated in 2018, the home blends contemporary sophistication with the beauty of its natural environment. A private dock on the property provides direct pond access. The beautifully manicured path, leads from the house to the dock, where you can launch across the pond to your own private South Shore beach lot, included in this sale. Of course the new owner also has access to iconic Lucy Vincent and Squibnocket beaches. The property is surrounded by over seven acres of abutting conservation land. The grounds are meticulously designed, with mature landscaping and gardens that feel both timeless and intentional. This is more than a residence. It's the key to embracing the Chilmark lifestyle defined by privacy, water access, and understated elegance.
Public Records
Jan 22, 2007
Sold
$5,050,000
$1,447/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 16, 1998
Sold
$1,800,000
$516/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,010 (+2.4%)
$3,685,200 + $2,021,900
$5,707,100
2022
$14,654 (+1.6%)
$3,476,500 + $1,720,000
$5,196,500
2021
$14,418 (+3.4%)
$3,476,500 + $1,478,200
$4,954,700
2020
$13,946 (+1.3%)
$3,408,300 + $1,468,000
$4,876,300
2019
$13,767 (+4.7%)
$3,408,300 + $1,371,800
$4,780,100
2018
$13,145 (+2.9%)
$3,408,300 + $1,371,800
$4,780,100
2017
$12,780 (−0.9%)
$3,408,300 + $1,360,500
$4,768,800
2016
$12,895 (+2.7%)
$3,408,300 + $1,349,900
$4,758,200
2015
$12,555
$3,408,300 + $1,365,300
$4,773,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.4 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,609
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,609
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dukes County
APN
3567078
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 30, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chilmark, MA • 02535
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 308 South Rd
$6,970,123
$380K under list price of $7.35M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $3.7M.