Last Sold Price
4 beds1,583 sqft$332/sqft
78 Old Purchase Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539

Description

Deceptively spacious home in a very quiet neighborhood.  House is located next door to Association Common land on one side.  Just to the rear, there is over 12 acres of Land Bank property. This family home is close to walking trails, bike trails  and Morning Glory Farm. There have been just two owners AND has a great rental history. It is booked this year from July 4th week through the end of Aug.  It is turnkey with all furnishings except personal items and artwork. There is a large bright, kitchen,...Deceptively spacious home in a very quiet neighborhood.  House is located next door to Association Common land on one side.  Just to the rear, there is over 12 acres of Land Bank property. This family home is close to walking trails, bike trails  and Morning Glory Farm. There have been just two owners AND has a great rental history. It is booked this year from July 4th week through the end of Aug.  It is turnkey with all furnishings except personal items and artwork. There is a large bright, kitchen, dining room and living room space. There is town water and town sewer so additional bedrooms are possible. There is probably space on the lot for a garage or guest house. The house will need updating and owners wish to transfer the property in current condition.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Caroline Taylor • Island Real Estate

Property Details for 78 Old Purchase Road

Status
MLS #
28406
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$1,639 / year
HOA Fees
$500
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
1 Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Zoning
R60
View
None, Pasture

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,275,000

Avg days on market

82

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

[Edgartown, MA]

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Sold 10/02/24

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Sold 05/14/26

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Island Real Estate, Caroline Taylor

Sold By Point B Realty LLC, Wendy Harman

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Building Information for 78 Old Purchase Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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$3,305 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,669

Property Taxes

$137

HOA Dues

$500

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Property Information for 78 Old Purchase Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 7041
  • Latitude: 41.388477
  • Longitude: -70.547433
  • GeoLocked: No
  • GeoPrecision: Address
  • Listing ods: Deck, Cov
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $158,400.00
  • Tax Lot: 134.20
  • Tax Map Number: 21
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $275,300.00
  • Tax Year: 2013
Parking
  • Parking Features: on site
Property
Lot Information
  • Loft: 0
  • Lot Features: 1/2 acre wooded lot on paved road
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Number Of Lots: 0
  • Property Type: 1 Family
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: 632
  • Parcel Number: M:0021 B:0134 L:20,3769140
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Disclosures: House is in fix up condition and will be sold "as is".
  • Deed No: 755
  • Approval Status: -1
  • Reviewed: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Twn
  • Utilities: Cbl
  • Water Source: Town
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Cov
  • Frontage Length: 100.00
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Interior Features
  • Septic Bedrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Appliances: Stove: y, Washer: yes
  • Fireplace Features: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: oak, carpet
  • Foundation Details: Full poured
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ins,OSh, Floor 1: Large open living room, dining room and kitchen have oak floors and slider to a large deck.  A  double bedroom and half bath., Floor 2: Very large Master suite has a shower bath, and double closets,There is space in the bath to add a tub.  Two more large bright  bedrooms share another full bath with tub.  Floors are carpeted.  New carpeting is at the buyer's
  • Beds Plus: 0

Property History for 78 Old Purchase Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551814617

$525,000

+6.2% / yr

Jun 30, 2015

Sold

LINK #28406

$525,000
Jun 30, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71825345

$525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551814617

$525,000

+6.2% / yr

06/30/2015

Sold

LINK #28406

$525,000
06/30/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71825345

$525,000

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

Public Records for 78 Old Purchase Road

Taxable ValueLand$334,100Additions$591,300Total$925,400
Tax Record2025$2,452 ($204 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,583 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,583 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyDUKESAPNEDGA M:0021 B:0134 L:20

Schools near 78 Old Purchase Road

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

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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: 78 Old Purchase Road, Edgartown, MA 02539
$525,000
4
1,583
21,780
$654,500
4
1,491
23,700
26,034
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1,536
24,354
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Listing Courtesy of Island Real Estate, Caroline Taylor

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