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Town of Tisbury has Vineyard Haven addresses
Known widely as Vineyard Haven, Tisbury is the technical name for the Martha’s Vineyard town with the year-round ferry. Outside of the heart of the Vineyard Haven downtown district, the town of Tisbury has a country feel. Boats float on Lake Tashmoo, residents live in contemporary shingle-style homes on spacious lots and golfers look out into the Vineyard Sound and soak up views of the Cape Cod town of Falmouth. Tisbury is part rural neighborhoods with big lots, part golf courses and Vineyard Sound beaches and part busy State Road with grocery stores, bakeries and service businesses. Stone walls line the sides of State Road, and hikers walk through a carved-out pathway in the woods for some fresh air.
Large estates in Tisbury look out over Vineyard Sound.
Work out some kinks in your swing on the range at Mink Meadows Golf Club in Tisbury.
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Compounds and cottages on north side of Martha's Vineyard
Homes in Tisbury are affordable compared to other island towns like Chilmark and Edgartown. A one-story cottage can cost $850,000 in Tisbury, whereas in any other Vineyard town, it would probably cost more than $1 million. The median lot size in Tisbury is just under 1 acre, but even quarter-acre lots can feel hidden in the woods because of the surrounding trees and open land. Ranch-style houses from the 1970s can cost $1.1 million, contemporary homes with wide windows can go for $4 million and 20-acre beachfront family compounds can reach $24 million. On the northern tip of the island is the West Chop neighborhood, which has some of the best sunsets on the island. Tisbury tends to have more year-round residents than other towns like Oak Bluffs and Edgartown.
Waterfront houses with docks are highly desirable, says Win Baker, vice president of operations at Point 5 Realty in Edgartown, because residents can't build new ones. “Any house that has a dock, we always say it adds $1 million to the house,” he says. “Even if you have money and you don’t have a dock, you can’t get one. If you have an old one, you can fix it.” Sticker prices can be lower in Tisbury – at least by island standards -- but taxes are much higher. The property tax rate is $7.98, the highest of all six island towns. Residents are eligible for a residential rebate of up to 20%.
Large compounds are not uncommon in Tisbury.
Small beach cottage's can be found along Lake Tashmoo Town Beach
in Tisbury
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Bakeries and grocery stores along State Road
Tisbury is rural but has several shops and restaurants along State Road. Scottish Bakehouse serves coffee, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods like pie in a tiny, gray-shingled building. The Black Dog Bakery Café bakes cakes and serves food like Greek salad flatbreads in a small dining room with a brick outdoor patio. Island Fresh Pizza & Subs makes fresh pies and burgers. Local grocer Croning’s Market has a location along State Road where people often run into their neighbors while shopping. “Sometimes you don’t see people when they’ve lived here for 10 years. You’ll see them and you say, ‘why do I never run into you?’ while other people you get on the same errand circuit,” says Lisa Lucier, owner and broker of Anchor Realty in nearby Oak Bluffs. “You see them at the post office and the bank and you’re like, ‘you’re following me around because you’re in the same little routine.’”
Tisbury residents start their day with a coffee from The Black Dog Bakery Café.
Tisbury residents can cross everything off their grocery list at Cronig's Markets.
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Still waters and Lake Tashmoo near Vineyard Sound
The beaches of Tisbury sit along the still-water Vineyard Sound. Lake Tashmoo Town Beach is a calm place to soak up the sun. It’s right next to Lake Tashmoo itself which opens into the Vineyard Sound via a gap in a stone wall. Boating and swimming are popular lakeside activities. “It’s funny. Plenty of people never get on a boat here other than a ferry, but since so many people come by a ferry, you always have a boat experience, which is kind of fun,” says Baker. “The island looks completely different from the water.” Waterside hikes happen at Wilfrid’s Pond, which has a walking trail through the woods. Golfers will appreciate Mink Meadows Golf Club, where they can tee off next to wide-open views of the Vineyard Sound. Dogs play in a fenced-in area at John G. Rogers Dog Park.
A boat sets sail from Lake Tashmoo in Tusbury.
Beach roses bloom in Tisbury.
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Arts-focused education
Kids in Tisbury can attend Tisbury School for kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is small, with about 300 students, and has an A-minus rating from Niche. Vocal training is available to kids in all grades, and children in grades 4-8 participate in musical theater. After eighth grade, kids move on to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, which serves all six towns on the island. The high school is a two-time National Blue Ribbon Schools award winner, rated B-plus.
Welcome to Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
Niche gave Tisbury Elementary School an A in the Diversity category.
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Centrally located with easy ferry access
In Tisbury is the Vineyard Haven ferry, which runs year-round to Woods Hole and New Bedford. State Road connects Tisbury to Oak Bluffs and west to the up-island towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah. Edgartown harbor is 15-20 minutes away via Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, and Martha’s Vineyard Airport is 15 minutes away by car. The airport offers year-round service via Cape Air and seasonal service via American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta.
Some of the best views of Tisbury can be seen as from the ferry as it heads to Vineyard Haven.
Tisbury residents can book a flight leaving out of Martha's Vineyard Airport.
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Live theater and year-round artistic ventures
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse features live theatrical performances in the summertime. During the off-season, the theater offers monthly poetry nights and screens classic movies on Mondays.
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Transit
Airport
Martha's Vineyard
17 min drive
Bus
Mv Campground
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Tisbury State Rd. B-District Outbound
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Tisbury Park-N-Ride Lot
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Tisbury State Rd. B-District Inbound
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West Chop Tennis Club
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Across From John Hoft Road
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West Chop Lighthouse
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tisbury
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tisbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard over the last 12 months is $1,560,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Classic Style Meets Timeless Charm - Located at the end of a lightly traveled lane and surrounded by stunning gardens and stone retaining walls, this residence provides a modern and spacious environment for comfortable island living. The home welcomes you with an open and bright layout, featuring sleek finishes and an abundance of natural light. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight that
Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom primary residence along with a 1-bedroom studio apartment over the one-car garage. Together, they include approximately 3,871 square feet of beautifully renovated living space (an additional 510 sqft of living space on the 3rd floor in the main house is not included on the town assessment). Situated on a .99-acre lot, this spacious home provides the
Welcome to this delightful Cape-style home offering easy access to Vineyard Haven shopping and the Island’s bike paths. Nestled on just under an acre of land, this inviting residence features three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, providing ample space for year-round living or weekend getaways.Inside, you’ll find a warm and welcoming open concept, perfect for both relaxing and
THIS PROPERTY IS A WEEKLY RENTAL PROPERTY!!!!!! Classic vineyard cottage with large open indoor and outdoor spaces to choose from while you and your family create memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy creating appetizers or three course meals in the newly renovated kitchen, bask in the light filled sun room or one of several covered porches while you take in the smell of fresh ocean air and
THIS PROPERTY IS A WEEKLY RENTAL PROPERTY!! This beautiful home has lots of open space for cooking, yard activities or just plain relaxing. Private association beach overlooking the Elizabethan Islands. Plan a sunset picnic on the beach or plan in the morning to see the rays of sun break on the water.
THIS IS A WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL ONLY.THE WEEKLY PRICE IN AUGUST IS $2,700. PER WEEK.SEE WEB SITE FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKLY PRICING. This well appointed condo will make you feel comfortable and at home the moment you walk in. Swimming, kayaking, tennis, walking trails, and shopping are all at your finger tips. Mink Meadows Golf Course is just a stroll down the street as well. Enjoy all the Island has
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,682
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,121
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,544
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
41.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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