70 Spring St

Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

$2,300,000
Price
4
Beds
3,274 Sq. Ft.
$703 / Sq. Ft.
3,274
Sq. Ft.
$703
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Storybook setting in the quaint seaside village of Vineyard Haven, the commanding Captain Gilbert L. Smith House, c. 1854, affords an enchanting opportunity for space and privacy within the highly sought after William Street Historic District and just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach, tennis, and ferry. The property also has potential for an additional buildable lot. For 35 years, home of Susan Branch, the illustrious self-taught artist and author of New York Times...Storybook setting in the quaint seaside village of Vineyard Haven, the commanding Captain Gilbert L. Smith House, c. 1854, affords an enchanting opportunity for space and privacy within the highly sought after William Street Historic District and just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach, tennis, and ferry. The property also has potential for an additional buildable lot. For 35 years, home of Susan Branch, the illustrious self-taught artist and author of New York Times best-seller "Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Dreams," this quintessential Greek Revival gem with Neoclassical touches enjoys over 3,300 s.f. of living space on more than a half acre in town with wood floors throughout and day long, east to west sunlight. With period paneling, crown molding, and 9' ceilings, the floor plan includes front hall entry with lovely curved staircase, front parlor-studio, formal living room with fireplace and bay window, spacious dining room, second side entrance vestibule used as a dry bar, cozy wood paneled study/tv room, eat-in kitchen with wainscotting, east-facing side porch, laundry/storage room, and a half bath. With a convenient back staircase off the kitchen, the second floor includes additional spacious rooms: A large primary bedroom with fireplace and ensuite bath, sitting room, three additional bedrooms, one with bay window, plus two additional full baths. Wonderful two-story carriage house - barn, expansive lawn and yard, tea-house pergola for afternoon tea, cocktail social, and alfresco dining. Seller has plans for potential renovation of the barn to include a studio apartment - see Documents. Mature plantings including privet, flowering trees and bushes, perennials, historic Linden trees, and herb garden. Six bedroom approved Title 5 septic. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate the history and value of historic homes in a sailing port which as been described as "the sweetest little harbor on the east coast." Extensive list of furnishings and household items available for purchase by separate bill of sale. This property and the owner's abutting Town Approved Building Lot comprised of 12,527 s.f on William Street is available for purchase together for $3,200,000.
  1. Listed by June Flake • Viewpoints

Property Details for 70 Spring Street

Zoning
R10
View
None, Res
LISTING UPDATED: 12/24/2025 06:46 PM

Property Details for 70 Spring Street

StatusActive
MLS #42020
Days on Market488
Taxes$9,942 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS Type1 Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1854
Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,451 SF
CountyDukes County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Viewpoints, June Flake
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Building Information for 70 Spring Street

Stories-Year Built1854Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,451 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,194 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,365

Property Taxes

$829

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 Spring Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 41.4538263
  • Longitude: -70.6058474
  • Listing ods: Garden, Porch
  • MLS Area Major: 1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $908,600.00
  • Tax Lot: See SB&H 2024 plan
  • Tax Map Number: 8, B
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $728,100.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Parking Features: Off street
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Lawn, picket fence, mature trees, flowering bushes, perennials, herb garden
  • Property Type: 1 Family
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: SBH 10479
  • Photos Count: 67
  • Approval Status: -1
  • Reviewed: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cbl
  • Water Source: Town
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Porch
Interior Features
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Other Structures: Two-story carriage house roughly 29' x 21', Tea House pergola, herb garden with picket fence
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Appliances: Stove: Propane, vintage O'Keefe & Merrit, Washer: Whirlpool
  • Fireplace Features: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, wall to wall carpet in some rooms
  • Foundation Details: Granite, brick, stone
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Heating: OFHA
  • Interior Features: Ins,OSh, Floor 1: Front hall with curved staircase and walk-in coat closet below, front parlor presently used as artist-author studio, gracious living room with bay window and fireplace, east-side entrance vestibule used as a dry bar, spacious dining room with ample room for a sideboard and corner cabinets, study/tv room with wood paneling, eat in kitchen opening onto east facing side porch and additional opening to barn side driveway on the west side, back staircase with closet below, spacious cathedral ceiling storage/laundry room with second fridge and door to back yard, and a half bath., Floor 2: Staircase landing with spacious front bedroom with closet, full bath off hallway, sitting room with linen closet, spacious second bedroom off the sitting room with bay window and two closets, third spacious primary bedroom with fireplace and ensuite full bath with marble vanity, plus two closets and door to attic, landing for the back staircase from the kitchen, full bath with clawfoot tub and marble vanity, and fourth bedroom with two closets., Floor 3: Spacious attic with windows at the north and south ends.

Property History for 70 Spring Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2025

Price Change

LINK #42618

$3,200,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

LINK #42618

$3,800,000—
Jul 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

LINK #42020

$3,200,000—
May 3, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420966

$1—
May 3, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420967

$1—
May 3, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420965

$1—
May 3, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420964

$1—
Apr 15, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420733

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2025

Price Change

LINK #42618

$3,200,000
10/11/2024

Listed (Active)

LINK #42618

$3,800,000
07/28/2024

Listed (Active)

LINK #42020

$3,200,000
05/03/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420966

$1
05/03/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420967

$1
05/03/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420965

$1
05/03/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420964

$1
04/15/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326420733

$1

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

Public Records for 70 Spring Street

Taxable ValueLand$728,100Additions$908,600Total$1,636,700
Tax Record2025$12,390 ($1,032 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,274 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,274 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870CountyDUKESAPNTISB M:0008B B:00000 L:00006

Schools near 70 Spring Street

This home is within Marthas Vineyard School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tisbury Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Vineyard Montessori School
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Tisbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Vineyard Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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More information about 70 Spring Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

70 Spring Street is a single family home for sale in Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. This property was listed for sale on July 28, 2024 by Viewpoints, it's currently listed at $2,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 488 days and was last sold on May 3, 2006. This listing's school districts are Tisbury School District, Marthas Vineyard School District. Nearby schools include Tisbury Elementary School, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and Vineyard Montessori School. 70 Spring Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,274 sqft single family home built in 1854.

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Listing Courtesy of Viewpoints, June Flake

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