Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds1,868 sqft$1,606/sqft
245 Thumb Point Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02568
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.1 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$1,606/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$300HOA Fees

Description

Water all around! Nature at your doorstep!  Like driving to your own private island, this spectacular 5 acre property is situated on a peninsula with almost 2000 feet of frontage and beach on the Tisbury Great Pond. Launch a kayak or motor boat to explore the pond and its intimate coves. The house has open beam construction built for the owner. A massive native stone fireplace anchors the great room, the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing complete with open dining and kitchen. Each of the...Water all around! Nature at your doorstep!   Like driving to your own private island, this spectacular 5 acre property is situated on a peninsula with almost 2000 feet of frontage and beach on the Tisbury Great Pond. Launch a kayak or motor boat to explore the pond and its intimate coves. The house has open beam construction built for the owner. A massive native stone fireplace anchors the great room, the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing complete with open dining and kitchen. Each of the five bedrooms opens out to the large wrap around deck. A detached master suite is ideally situated with water views.  This dramatic retreat has been the long-time summer sanctuary of the former U. S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach.
  • Listed by: Kathryn Tate • Kendall & Kendall
Listing closed: 08/29/2014 12:00 AM • Source: LINK, MLS#: 23839

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,925,000

Avg days on market

85

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

West Tisbury, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Kendall & Kendall, Kathryn Tate

Sold By Kendall & Kendall, Robert Kendall

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$17,415 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,249

Property Taxes

$1,866

HOA Dues

$300

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Property Information for 245 Thumb Point Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,397 / year
  • MLS Type: 1 Family / Single Family Residence
  • County: Dukes County
  • Zoning: RU
  • View: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 5.10 AC / 222,156 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 41.366387
  • Longitude: -70.637576
  • GeoLocked: No
  • GeoPrecision: Street
  • Listing ods: Deck, PvtBch, PubBch, WViews
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $265,600.00
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Map Number: 39
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $4,286,600.00
  • Tax Year: 2012
Parking
  • Parking Features: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Address Id: 0
  • Loft: 0
  • Number Of Lots: 0
  • Property Type: 1 Family
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 9
  • Deed No: 639
  • Approval Status: -1
  • Reviewed: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, PvtBch, PubBch, WViews
Interior Features
  • Septic Bedrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Appliances: Stove: Yes, Washer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: PINE
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Heating: None
  • Interior Features: OSh, Floor 1: everything on one floor.
  • Beds Plus: 0

Property History for 245 Thumb Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434530469

$3,000,000
Aug 29, 2014

Sold

LINK #23839

$3,000,000
Jun 4, 2014

Contingent

LINK #23839

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434530469

$3,000,000
08/29/2014

Sold

LINK #23839

$3,000,000
06/04/2014

Contingent

LINK #23839

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 245 Thumb Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,778,000Additions$3,346,300Total$10,124,300
Tax Record2025$45,863 ($3,822 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,783 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,783 SqFtStories1Lot Size222,156 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2015Year Renovated2019ZoningRUCountyDUKESAPNWTIS M:00039 B:00013 L:00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 245 Thumb Point Road

This home is within Up-Island Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
West Tisbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Chilmark Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Kendall & Kendall, Kathryn Tate

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