The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02539 sells for about $1,780,000, or $815 per square foot.
ZIP 02539 — Edgartown
The 02539 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with significant volatility in year-over-year price metrics. High interest rates and seasonal demand shifts are contributing to a buyer-friendly environment, though inventory remains constrained. Median rent and specific tax data were not available for this ZIP code.
This ZIP is primarily suited for affluent second-home buyers, retirees, and seasonal residents seeking luxury coastal living in a historic island setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02539, Dukes County, MA
The area faces significant coastal exposure and insurance challenges typical of Martha's Vineyard, with high premiums and climate-related risk management being standard for property owners.
The local economy is heavily driven by seasonal tourism and high-end real estate, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate infrastructure development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Commuting is primarily local within the island, with seasonal ferry access required for travel to the mainland employment hubs in Massachusetts.
The area features extensive access to coastal beaches, harbor activities, historic village shopping, and proximity to conservation trails and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by high seasonal demand and limited year-round inventory, with significant pressure from short-term vacation rentals.
The economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and the luxury real estate sector, with minimal large-scale corporate presence.
Transportation relies on local road networks and seasonal ferry services connecting the island to the mainland.
Development is strictly regulated by local zoning and conservation commissions to preserve the historic and rural character of the island.
Properties are subject to local municipal taxes and regional school district assessments.
Property insurance markets are tight due to coastal hazard exposure, often requiring specialized coverage for wind and flood risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles for Edgartown, MA.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Historic harbor serving as a primary recreational and boating hub.
Popular public beach known for its surf and coastal access.
Historic district featuring high-end boutiques and restaurants.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 11.9% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.