55 Fishhook Rd
West Tisbury, MA 02575
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,888 sqft (on 1.38 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,888 sqft
(on 1.38 acres)
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Description
An Iconic, Old Vineyard Homestead - the Boyhood summer home of Vineyard legend, Henry Beetle Hough, is being offered for sale by the Hough family who have owned and cherished this property for 120 years. "Fish Hook" was purchased by Henry's Father, George A. Hough, long-time Editor of The New Bedford Evening Standard, in 1898. Subsequently, by man and oxen, the separate farmhouses that he purchased were moved and integrated to become the rambling residence you find today.
All one needs to do is read passages from Henry B. Hough's autobiography "Mostly on Martha's Vineyard" to be assured that the property is little changed from his boyhood days: "Changes in Fish Hook came slowly. Mayhew G. Norton, our neighbor . . . built a new fireplace in the dining room. At my father's behest he shingled my brother's bedroom on the inside of the roof, the shingles looking down rather than up. This became, in Fish Hook usage, the "shingled chamber". . . . In the big living room downstairs, nearest the Sound view, we sat in the evenings around a table with a kerosene lamp, a fire on the hearth if the weather was cold, reading books or magazines, usually old ones. The walls were almost entirely occupied by built-in bookcases of simple boards, varnished."
Although it was more than an hour by buggy from the ferry when Henry was small, over the years his father hosted an impressive stream of visitors who included the James Cagneys, the Thomas Hart Bentons, Pearl Buck, Somerset Maugham, Composer Bernard Wagenaar, and champions of civil liberties Roger Baldwin and Arthur Garfield Hays.
In the late 1970's, heat was added to the house and, at the same time, the kitchen and baths "updated". Subsequent to that, the conservatory/sun room was built. Otherwise, it stands as testament that little needs to change when you get it almost exactly right from the start.
All one needs to do is read passages from Henry B. Hough's autobiography "Mostly on Martha's Vineyard" to be assured that the property is little changed from his boyhood days: "Changes in Fish Hook came slowly. Mayhew G. Norton, our neighbor . . . built a new fireplace in the dining room. At my father's behest he shingled my brother's bedroom on the inside of the roof, the shingles looking down rather than up. This became, in Fish Hook usage, the "shingled chamber". . . . In the big living room downstairs, nearest the Sound view, we sat in the evenings around a table with a kerosene lamp, a fire on the hearth if the weather was cold, reading books or magazines, usually old ones. The walls were almost entirely occupied by built-in bookcases of simple boards, varnished."
Although it was more than an hour by buggy from the ferry when Henry was small, over the years his father hosted an impressive stream of visitors who included the James Cagneys, the Thomas Hart Bentons, Pearl Buck, Somerset Maugham, Composer Bernard Wagenaar, and champions of civil liberties Roger Baldwin and Arthur Garfield Hays.
In the late 1970's, heat was added to the house and, at the same time, the kitchen and baths "updated". Subsequent to that, the conservatory/sun room was built. Otherwise, it stands as testament that little needs to change when you get it almost exactly right from the start.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.
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Home Details for 55 Fishhook Rd
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2 |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8 |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodGarden |
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Year Built Year Built: 1850Year Updated: 1978 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 1.38 acres |
Price History for 55 Fishhook Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/25/2018 | $900,000 | Sold | LINK #33655 |
| 05/19/2018 | $950,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $7,025 |
| Assessment | $1,550,700 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 55 Fishhook Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $1,416,500 | 11/25/25 | 1 | 1 | 780 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $3,375,000 | 09/26/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,813 | |
1.44 | Single-Family Home | $1,400,000 | 12/18/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,702 | |
1.82 | Single-Family Home | $1,400,000 | 11/26/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,592 | |
1.50 | Single-Family Home | $1,875,000 | 12/08/25 | 5 | 3 | 1,916 | |
1.72 | Single-Family Home | $1,150,000 | 06/13/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,374 | |
1.76 | Single-Family Home | $1,150,000 | 12/16/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,296 | |
2.02 | Single-Family Home | $1,650,000 | 07/29/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,320 | |
2.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,150,000 | 05/30/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,338 | |
2.39 | Single-Family Home | $1,125,000 | 10/28/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,432 |
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- West Tisbury Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 334 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageKids rule the school. No accountability. Bullying is not taken seriously.Parent Review1y ago - Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 703 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageStandards for academic engagement are ON THE FLOOR at this school. The “c1” courses are equivalent to a special ed class in any other school, and an honors class to a typical c1 course. Very, very low expectations for C1 students, often no homework at all, or just one assignment per week, and very little in class work. Many teachers in the school are just blatantly bad at their jobs. The school is not able to address it due to a lack of new teachers, but also because they refuse to train teachers properly. I will admit, many teachers are incredible, but it is unacceptable that the academic standards are so incredibly low and how the administration allows teachers to get by without being able to teach the curriculum during the school year. Specifically, this school and the school system on the island in general is notorious for its awful math program. The school is now having to extend the math period for freshmen because of the amount of failing students (likely more changes to come). The administration has also consistently shown disregard for the opinions of students and families, particularly about the new phone policy. Many valid arguments were simply dismissed or never addressed or answered prior to the establishment of the policy. The administration is also very unaware of what is actually happening (particularly the former principal) in the student body, as a very, very small percentage of students are actually following the policy—the vast majority sticking to the old rule of just not having phones out in class, while the administration continually brags about how well the implementation of the policy has gone. Hopefully as the former principal is now gone some of these issues will be addressed, but it is important to note that there are many issues with this school.Student Review9mo ago 
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55 Fishhook Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02575 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,888 sqft single-family home built in 1850. This property is not currently available for sale. 55 Fishhook Rd was last sold on Jul 25, 2018 for $900,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 55 Fishhook Rd is $1,704,500.