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The Town of Oak Bluffs is a resort town on the northeast shore of Martha's Vineyard. There was a large pre-Colonial Indian population that took advantage of the fishing and shellfishing in Oak Bluffs, probably on a seasonal basis.
The explorer Gosnold was among the first European adventurers, fishermen and traders who set up temporary or seasonal camps on Cuttyhunk beginning as early a 1602. The first grant of 500 acres of land made to a European was in 1642 to John Dagget but it wasn't until 1667 that the first permanent European settlement took place.
Subsistence farming, fishing and shellfishing supported the early settlers. In 1835, Jeremiah Pease chose an oak grove on the edge of Squash Meadow for a camp meeting of island Methodists. The summer meeting became popular and attendance grew like wildfire. Groups of church members first came to stay in tents for two or three days, then families started bringing their own tents to the weekend retreats.
In 1835, nine tents were sufficient to shelter the attendees; in 1858, 12,000 people attended the Sunday services. The camp meetings were ecumenical in spirit and attracted members of most Protestant sects as well as Roman Catholics. By the late 1850's, annual visitors were replacing tents with elaborately decorated carpenter Gothic cottages and the first major hotel in Oak Bluffs opened in the 1860's.
The expanding number of permanent residents, including a significant immigrant population of Portuguese, continued a substantial fishing industry, built cottages and serviced summer visitors in the thriving tourist business. Through the 19th century, Oak Bluffs saw the side-by-side development of a secular seaside resort featuring a trotting track, roller rink and dance hall, and the continuation of a religious summer revival.
In modern times Oak Bluffs has come to terms with all of the strands in its past, and among the most sought after houses are the small, colorful, carpenter Gothic cottages built by revivalists.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
N/A |
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10th Grade Eng: |
N/A |
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8th Grade Math: |
80 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
14 |
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8th Grade Science: |
96 |
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4th Grade Math: |
68 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
31 |
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Spending/Student:
$13,199
Average SAT scores:
1556
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.3 to 1
Community
Population:3,731 Median Income in town: $54,402 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 29.5 / 1,000
Violent: 1.6 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
12
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/ 1
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $365,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $452,500
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -24%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,600
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
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Miles to Boston:
90
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
145
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$3,295,000
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East Chop: Spectacular setting, direct waterfront on Nantucket Sound. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own a one of a kind wproperty in historic East Chop. Move right in and enjoy the daily boat show or add your own personal touch by building your dream home and start creating family memories that will last a lifetime...potential for dock. (A home fit for a President...President Obama stayed in this house and visited several times after becoming President.)
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,000
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~ Within Walking distance to all downtown OB has to offer! ~ HOUSE, STUDIO APARTMENT & GARAGE/Workshop. ~ Rental income potential! A welcoming breezeway greets you to a cottage style kitchen & dining/living room with pellet stove. Porch area off the living room & sun deck off the kitchen. Nicely landscaped back yard with stone patio area. Living space over the garage - previous used as an income producing apartment w/ a one car garage/ workshop below. Updates include~ newer septic,roof, back d
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,000
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Great location. Perfect place to relax and call home. Many updates and very well Kept. Easy to show !!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,995,000
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Hilltop contemporary with waterviews and newly renovated kitchen and second master suite and bathroom. Major addition and remodeling completed 2011. Exposed wood beams and quality craftsmanship make this house an exceptional home. Mahogany deck on third floor roof provides 360 degree views. House can be sold furnished for additional fee. Sengekontacket amenities include boat launch/dock, pond access and tennis.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$775,000
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Downtown Oak Bluffs! Spacious 4 bed/2 bath Victorian in the heart of town with easy access to restaurants, shops, beach & ferry. Nicely maintained inside and out. Open living spaces and a wrap around covered porch for outdoor enjoyment. Many possibilities in this location for a business or a wonderful in-town home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$699,000
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Custom home in desireable Meadow View Farms. This beautiful home w/open floor plan w/formal living room w/fireplace & cathedral ceiling that flows into the dining/kitchen area w/entryway into the great room w/cathedral ceiling. Slider opens from dining/kitchen area onto deck & back yard. Master bdrm w/ensuite bath, a large loft area, & a 3rd full bath on 2nd floor. 2 bdrms & a full bath complete the 1st floor. Private back yard protected by green belt. Near Farm Neck Golf Course.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$549,000
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$699,000
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OAK BLUFFS MULTIFAMILY Very well maintained 2 side by side Townhouse on a desired neighborhood. 2 full baths, large 2 beds. Cathedral Selling, New Septic System, Central heat/AC. Great for owner occupied or investment. A lot more to see.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$550,000
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Wow! What a place for making memories! Sit on your front porch to watch all of the activity of the harbor, cross the street to buy clams at Nancy's or listen to live music along the dock - and only a couple of blocks to the beach. Inside, the partially winterized house has multiple living and dining spaces, 4 nicely-sized bedrooms, and an updated kitchen (all new appliances!) that opens out to the fenced back patio and garden. Offered turnkey - all you'll need to bring are your swimsuits!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$598,000
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An Inviting three bdrm- two bath home nestled in the lovely assoc.of Hidden Cove.Contemporary exterior design with a comfortable traditional floor plan.Featuring vaulted ceilings,fireplace open living- dining room w/ glass doors leading to sundeck & screened porch.Spacious 1st floor master w/ deck access.Two ample sized upper bedrooms separated by a open hallway that overlooks the living room.Enjoy nature ~ with private dock on Senge pond and tennis courts! Central to towns & beaches.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,410,000
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Sunsational, Waterview Compound overlooking Nantucket Sound includes a 4-5 bedroom main house, 1 bedroom 2 story guest house and the adorable studio "Wampum" cottage. The main house is a classic beach side home with a host of whimsical touches, a very inviting wrap around porch, several water view balconies and is only a few feet from the Ocean. Private 2 story guest cottage. "Wampum" cottage is "nautically nice" with "below deck" feel. Near town beach, Ocean Park & downtown Oak Bluffs.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$475,000
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Grand Victorian Gingerbread Cottage ~ Originally charm with all the features and comforts of modern living. Excellent rental history and ready to go for Summer 2011. Peaceful traffic free park location in the Camp Meeting Association near the Tabernacle and Cottage Museum. Ample elevated front porch is the perfect place to enjoy this historic and convenient setting. Side screened porch and patio means there's room for everyone to gather. Roomy first floor, 4BR second floor. Light bright & airy!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$275,000
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Cottage Perfection - Year Round and Well Maintained! Move right into this cozy One Bedroom Cottage and enjoy the convenience of in-town living, very close to the Harbor and Beaches. This compact Cottage has had many upgrades, New Front, East and West Shingles 2010,Back Shingles 2009, New Heat System 2006, New Roof 2001. Kitchen with a separate dining room, Full Bath with Tub, Washer/Dryer and a grassy back yard - with on site parking and even a peak-a-blue of the Oak Bluffs Harbor! Years of care
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$359,500
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Build your dream house or investment property on Martha's Vineyard on almost an acre lot! Located on a private way in Vineyard Hills, this quiet private community has underground utilities, paved roads, and protective covenants. Easy access to Oak Bluffs center and a short walk to Sailing Camp Park and beach on Lagoon Pond.
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