Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds936 sqft

389 Barnes Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Single FamilyProperty Type
1953Year Built
$2,564/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Vineyard at its best! Experience one of the Island’s most spectacular active views of the Lagoon with over 130’ of private frontage, including an extraordinary sandy beach that can be relished in both low and high tides. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, fishing, and clamming right from your home – not to mention stunning sunsets. Situated on .79 acres, the charming cottage has been lovingly maintained. With three bedrooms, a full bath, a cozy kitchen, and a living room with a gas stove perfect for off-season...The Vineyard at its best! Experience one of the Island’s most spectacular active views of the Lagoon with over 130’ of private frontage, including an extraordinary sandy beach that can be relished in both low and high tides. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, fishing, and clamming right from your home – not to mention stunning sunsets. Situated on .79 acres, the charming cottage has been lovingly maintained. With three bedrooms, a full bath, a cozy kitchen, and a living room with a gas stove perfect for off-season living, this property can’t be missed. Sourati Engineering Group has been engaged by sellers to complete a perc test and comprehensive survey of the property including the building envelope, septic location, and Conservation Commission jurisdiction lines. The plan will become the property of buyers at closing. The existing cesspool must be upgraded per the BOH. The Seller will contribute $35,000 at closing to the execution of the new Title V compliant system and elimination of the old
  • Listed by: Stephanie Roache • Donnelly + Co.
Listing closed: 09/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73130768
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$975,000

Avg days on market

102

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

Oak Bluffs, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Donnelly + Co., Stephanie Roache

Sold By Donnelly + Co., Stephanie Roache

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Property Information for 389 Barnes Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,472 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Attached
  • County: Dukes County
  • Town: Oak Bluffs
  • Area: MA-Oak Bluffs
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Shingle
  • Style: Garden, Ranch, Shingle
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Marina
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 936.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Kitchen
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Attic Storage
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, Main Level, First Floor
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Storage Shed, Garden, Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Harbor, Direct Access, Private, Frontage, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Balcony - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Gas Stove
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First

Property Information

Property Info
  • Num Of Lots: 0
  • Documents Available: Plot Plan, Lead Paint Disclosure, Floor Plan
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Current access is off 391 Barnes Road driveway. There is a License Agreement to access the property this way which will terminate upon transfer of 389 Barnes Rd and 391 Barnes Rd
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3878220
  • Assessments: $2,074,200
  • Book: 120
  • Lot: 3
  • Map: 36
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R3

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 389 Barnes Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2023

Sold

LINK #40951

$2,400,000—
Sep 25, 2023

Sold

Martha's Vineyard MLS #32300209

$2,400,000—
Sep 25, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73130768

$2,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2023

Sold

LINK #40951

$2,400,000
09/25/2023

Sold

Martha's Vineyard MLS #32300209

$2,400,000
09/25/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73130768

$2,400,000

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

Public Records for 389 Barnes Road

Taxable Value

Land

$2,108,700

Additions

$194,000
Total$2,302,700

Tax Record

2025

$11,629 ($969 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

936 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

936 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

34,412 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1953

Year Renovated

1988

County

DUKES

APN

OAKB M:0036 B:0003 L:000

Schools near 389 Barnes Road

This home is within Oak Bluffs School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Bluffs Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Vineyard Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 389 Barnes Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
$2,400,000
3
936
0
$385,000
3
1,404
60,984
$2,700,000
3
1,910
22,651
$607,690
3
1,924
71,003
$800,000
5
5
5,482
80,473
–
4
4.5
2,030
112,272

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Listing Courtesy of Donnelly + Co., Stephanie Roache

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