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For the very first time, the historic Ben Luce Homestead (circa 1850) is being offered on the open market. This charming farmhouse blends rich Island history with timeless appeal.Once home to Benjamin Norton Luce (1840-1912) - Civil War veteran, blacksmith, and town constable - the property sits on 1.5 acres of pastoral land and offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, solar panels, barn, and a newly updated septic system meeting current standards. Thoughtfully restored for year-round living, the home provides comfort, character, and sustainability. Just minutes from Vineyard Haven's harbor, shops, and ferry, this rare offering combines privacy with exceptional convenience.Whether enjoyed as-is or further restored as a preservation project, the Ben Luce Homestead is ready for its next chapter - as a year-round residence, summer retreat, or historic Island treasure.The barn offers the perfect foundation for adding an ADU or additional living space, enhancing both functionality and value.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Marsh
  • Parcel Number 2450002

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,695,000
  • MLS Number73441105
  • Modification Date05/17/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Building

  • BasementPartial, Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Wood
  • Property StyleFarmhouse
  • Rooms8
  • Year Built1850
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,386
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 2,386
  • Lot Size Square Feet 65,340
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes
  • View YN Yes

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,737,900
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$14,562

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Parking Features Barn, Off Street

Location

  • NeighborhoodTisbury
  • SubdivisionLagoon
  • Address187 Lagoon Pond Road
  • Building Number187
  • CountyDukes
  • StateMA
  • StreetLagoon Pond Road
  • TownTisbury
  • Zip02575

Property

  • Acreage1.5

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck - Wood, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall
  • RoofShingle

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Marina, Public School
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Green Energy Generation Solar

Other

  • Date Listed10/08/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count5

School Information

  • High School Mvrhs
  • Elementary SchoolTisubry
  • High SchoolEdgartown
  • Junior HighTisbury

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 First
  • Bedroom 5 First
  • Dining Room First
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Interior

  • Flooring Wood

Utilities

  • Cooling Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Electric, Active Solar
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach1
  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront, Pond, Harbor, Walk to, Access, Marina, Public, Harbor,1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

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Listed by Erin Leighton of Compass

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