$3,200,000
$600K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $18,706/month

Total Views 1,414
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,274 Sq Ft
$977 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

NOW INCLUDING RARE 12,527 S.F. TOWN APPROVED BUILDING LOT ON WILLIAM STREET! 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, just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach, tennis, and ferry. 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 .92 acre in-town with wood floors throughout and cheerful morning and afternoon sunlight. With period paneling, crown molding, and 9' ceilings, the floor plan includes a welcoming front hall entry with lovely curved staircase, front parlor, 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, double closets and ensuite bath, sitting room, three additional bedrooms, two with double closets, 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 (6) 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. Property is also available for purchase at $2,300,000 without the approved 12,527 s.f. buildable lot

Listing Agent

June Flake

Viewpoints Listed on: 10/11/2024

Map

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,390

Year Built

1854

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 752
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1854

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: SBH 10479
  • Appliances: Stove: Propane, vintage O'Keefe & Merrit, Washer: Whirlpool
  • Has Basement: Nearly full basement with Granite steps, Granite block stone foundation (potential wine cellar) including brick, concrete floor; door to basement is off the side porch.
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ins,OSh, Floor 1: Front hall with curved staircase and walk-in coat closet, front parlor was used as artist-author studio, gracious living room with bay window and fireplace, east-side entrance vestibule set up as a dry bar, spacious dining room with ample room for a sideboard and corner cabinets, study/tv room with closet, eat in kitchen with egress to east side porch and also second access to driveway on the west side, back staircase with closet beneath, spacious cathedral ceiling storage/laundry room with second fridge and egress to back yard, plus a half bath., Floor 2: Off the top of the staircase hall landing: Spacious front bedroom with closet, full bath, sitting or sewing 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 opening to attic staircase, landing for the back staircase from the kitchen, full bath with clawfoot tub and marble vanity off the landing, and fourth bedroom with two closets., Floor 3: Spacious attic with a window at the north and south ends.
  • Total Bedrooms: 11

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation Details: Granite, brick, stone
  • Other Structures: Two-story carriage house roughly 29' x 21', Tea House pergola, herb garden with picket fence. See owner's drawings for contemplated conversion in carriage house for second floor studio.

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cbl
  • Water Source: Town

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 38978
  • Land Lease Expiration Date: 2026-07-02
  • Zoning: R10

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9942.2
  • Tax Lot: See SB&H 2024 plan
  • Tax Map Number: 8, B
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 728100
  • Tax Year: 2025

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,390 $1,636,700 $728,100 $908,600
2024 $12,071 $1,512,600 $527,400 $985,200
2023 $11,451 $1,564,300 $502,400 $1,061,900
2022 $11,245 $1,292,500 $345,500 $947,000
2021 $11,852 $1,292,500 $345,500 $947,000
2020 $12,559 $1,346,100 $322,500 $1,023,600
2019 $12,344 $1,346,100 $322,500 $1,023,600
2018 $10,360 $1,096,300 $309,800 $786,500
2017 $11,070 $1,215,100 $344,300 $870,800
2016 $11,314 $1,235,200 $364,400 $870,800
2015 $11,701 $1,311,800 $364,400 $947,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Price Changed $3,200,000 +39.1% $977 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Price Changed $2,300,000 -39.5% $703 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $3,800,000 +18.8% $1,161 / Sq Ft
07/28/2024 07/28/24 For Sale $3,200,000 -- $977 / Sq Ft
Source: LINK (Vineyard)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Deed $635,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $540,000 No Value Available
Closed $240,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $337,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $990,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 42618

APN: TISB-000008B-000000-000006