This antique home was built in circa 1850 and offers 1,428 square feet of living space. A more recent addition off the back of the house has added 2 more bedrooms to the existing home. A very narrow and steep stairway, typical of it's age, leads up to a second floor where there are 2 more bedrooms. This home has charm and character and awaits that buyer looking to restore it to it's original beauty. Central location close to West Tisbury Village, bike path and down island towns.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$791Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brenda Galligan• Karen M. Overtoom R.E.
Bought with Brenda Galligan• Karen M. Overtoom R.E.
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Market trends in West Tisbury, MA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
93.0%
+10.9% MoM
Median sale price
$1.7M
$163K MoM
Avg. days on market
61d
161 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 556 Edgartown Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71632363
Nov 26, 2014
Sold
$417,500
$292/sq ft
Nov 24, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 11, 2014
Listed
$459,000
$321/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,701 (+7.7%)
$599,300 + $249,500
$848,800
2022
$3,437 (+10.6%)
$378,700 + $211,900
$590,600
2021
$3,108 (+3.8%)
$329,300 + $180,200
$509,500
2020
$2,994 (+1.8%)
$321,000 + $172,300
$493,300
2019
$2,940 (+6.5%)
$321,000 + $154,800
$475,800
2018
$2,760 (+6.5%)
$307,000 + $148,400
$455,400
2017
$2,591 (+5.3%)
$285,600 + $148,400
$434,000
2016
$2,461 (−14.8%)
$268,800 + $137,300
$406,100
2014
$2,888
$317,100 + $216,800
$533,900
Tax history for 556 Edgartown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,701 (+7.7%)
$599,300 + $249,500
$848,800
2022
$3,437 (+10.6%)
$378,700 + $211,900
$590,600
2021
$3,108 (+3.8%)
$329,300 + $180,200
$509,500
2020
$2,994 (+1.8%)
$321,000 + $172,300
$493,300
2019
$2,940 (+6.5%)
$321,000 + $154,800
$475,800
2018
$2,760 (+6.5%)
$307,000 + $148,400
$455,400
2017
$2,591 (+5.3%)
$285,600 + $148,400
$434,000
2016
$2,461 (−14.8%)
$268,800 + $137,300
$406,100
2014
$2,888
$317,100 + $216,800
$533,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,355
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dukes County
APN
3702979
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,428
Foundation Area: 720
Foundation Details: Block, Irregular
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.4
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,695
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: West Tisbury Edgartown Road, across from the Fire Station
UnparsedAddress: 556 Edgartown Rd, West Tisbury MA 02575
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,355
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Dukes County
APN: 3702979
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
West Tisbury Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 88° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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