About this home
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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Listed by Erin Leighton · Compass · MLS #73441105
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Electric, Active Solar
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Wood
- Basement
- Yes · Partial, Walk-Out Access
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1850
- Parking
- 6
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities6 property facts
- Lot size
- 1.5 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Waterfront
- Y
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- R10
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $14,562
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$14,841 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $13,627
- Property tax
- $1,214
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $14,562. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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Automated value estimate $2,722,812
Estimated range $2,439,289–$3,006,335.
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