70 Spring Street

Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

$3,800,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,274 Sq. Ft.
$1,161 / Sq. Ft.
3,274
Sq. Ft.
$1,161
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Now including rare 12,500 s. F. 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...Now including rare 12,500 s. F. 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.
  1. Listed by June Flake • Viewpoints

Property Details for 70 Spring Street

Zoning
R10
View
None, Res
LISTING UPDATED: 10/15/2024 10:27 AM

Property Details for 70 Spring Street

StatusActive
MLS #42618
Days on Market11
Taxes$9,768 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS Type1 Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1854
Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
CountyDukes County

Building Information for 70 Spring Street

Stories-Year Built1854Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

Property Information for 70 Spring Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 41.453826
  • Longitude: -70.605847
  • Listing ods: Garden, Porch
  • MLS Area Major: 1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $985,200.00
  • Tax Lot: See SB&H 2024 plan
  • Tax Map Number: 8, B
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $527,400.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
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: 50
  • 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. See owner's drawings for contemplated conversion in carriage house for second floor studio.
  • 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, 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.

Property History for 70 Spring Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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$527,400Additions$985,200Total$1,512,600
Tax Record2024$12,071 ($1,006 / 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
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Tisbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Marthas Vineyard Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Vineyard Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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70 Spring Street is a single family home for sale in Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. This property was listed for sale on October 11, 2024 by Viewpoints, it's currently listed at $3,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on May 3, 2006. This listing's school districts are Marthas Vineyard School District, Tisbury School District. Nearby schools include Tisbury Elementary School, Marthas Vineyard Regional High School and Vineyard Montessori School. 70 Spring Street is a 4-bed, 3.5-bath, 3,274 sqft single family home built in 1854.

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