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81 Whalers Walk, Edgartown, MA, 02539

5beds
3baths
2,630sqft
$2,325,000
$884price/sqft
$13,813/moest. monthly cost
$552,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

Imagine owning your own beach house on Martha’s Vineyard, ready for summer fun. Perched atop a rise that captures sweeping views over the property, floods interiors with natural light, and opens to a spectacular night sky, this furnished move-in-ready home delivers the Vineyard lifestyle you've been imagining — with room for everyone. Over 2,600 square feet (not including the walk-out basement) unfold across four levels, beginning with a dramatic 30-foot vaulted foyer bathed in sunlight. The fully renovated chef's kitchen features Sub-Zero paneled refrigerator, luxury stainless steel appliances, and stone counters, opening onto a favorite gathering place in the heart of the home - a custom banquette with built-in window seats that easily seats 10. A formal dining room, oak floors, a wood-burning stone fireplace once featured in Architectural Digest, and a view-facing living room with balcony set the tone for effortless entertaining. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, complete with a sunken tub and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath. A sculptural spiral staircase rises to a loft lounge with glass doors to a private balcony — perfect for stargazing or savoring the serene setting — plus two bonus rooms for overflow guests. The walk-out lower level(an additional 900 s/f not included in the s/f), with custom stained concrete floors and new Andersen French doors, adapts easily as a lounge, home office, or gym. Overall, the home is well-maintained, lightly used, with regular renovations and upgrades, including a HydroViv water filter system. The expansion potential is exceptional: a sewer connection option allows growth to seven bedrooms, with room for a guest house, pool, and pool house. Seller is offering $25,000 at closing for the sewer tie-in. There is flex space within the existing floor plan ready for additional bedrooms. The adjacent 0.9-acre lot at 87 Whalers Walk is also available ($585,000) to create a 1.82 acre parcel. Minutes to Vineyard Golf Club, Morning Glory Farm, South Beach, Edgartown Village, and scenic bike paths.

Getting Around

4
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
55
BikeBikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1991

Materials

  • Foundation: Full poured concrete

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2023

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Stove: Dacor 6 Burner Propane (2023),Washer: Speed Queen

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Walk-out level adds more than 900 s/f with custom stained concrete floors and 3 separate spaces ready for your vision – home office, gym, yoga studio, the possibilities are endless. New Anderson french doors open to the backyard and flood the space with natural light. Mechanicals and storage area.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ins,MiniSplit,Floor 1: Grand foyer,living room with bay windows,stone fireplace,and french doors to balcony. Custom window seat banquette for casual dining opens to the kitchen with quartzite counters,natural stone mosaic backsplash,Sub-Zero panel refrigerator,Dacor gas stovetop,Sharp Microwave Drawer,Electrolux Wall Oven. Formal Dining Room with bay window. Powder room,mud room with tile floor,custom cabinetry,full size washer & dryer plus a convenient side entrance.,Floor 2: Primary en-suite,carpeted floors,walk-in closet with shelving,window seat and full spa bath with double vanity. Full bath with shower and tub is shared by two bedrooms. There are 3 bedrooms in total on this floor.,Floor 3: Large carpeted loft living room with large glass doors leading to a private balcony,on one side a large bonus room with antique pine floors and on the other a carpeted room for overflow guests.
  • Flooring: Wood,tile,carpet
  • Fireplace features: 1

Heating

  • Heating features: GFHW

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,630
  • Total interior livable area: 2,630 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: EDGAM0021B0114L
  • Zoning: R60

Features

  • Exterior features: PubBch,Cov,Porch,Deck
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: None,Trees/Woods
  • Frontage type: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.92 Acres
  • Features: .92 acres of rolling lawn,select trees and stone accents

Parking

  • Parking features: Circular pea stone drive with ample parking

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $11,756$141,072
Home Insurance *$1,043$12,516
Property Taxes $496$5,952
Electricity $518$6,223
Total$13,813$165,756
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$473,588/yr
40% on housing$414,390/yr
45% on housing$368,346/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$884This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02539$1,285
Dukes County$1,031

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02539$973
Dukes County$616

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-10Price change$2,325,000
2026-03-31Listed for sale$2,350,000
1998-02-27Sold$250,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDawn Bellante Holand, 508.524.1601
BrokerageSandpiper Realty

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