Sandpiper has been part of the island for a long time. I started here in 1997, and in 2011, Lesley and I took ownership of the agency — a decision we've never second-guessed. Winning Best of the Vineyard means a great deal to us, and we want to take a moment to say so plainly.

This award belongs to our team. Real estate is a business where the work is often invisible to the people not doing it — the early mornings, the late calls, the patience required when a deal gets complicated — at times, the pressure and stress weigh heavily. Our agents and staff show up for all of it, consistently, year after year. Some of them have been with us for a long time. That kind of loyalty isn't something you can manufacture, and we don't take it for granted, even when the pace of the day doesn't leave much room to say so out loud.

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with something as consequential as buying or selling property on Martha's Vineyard. And to the community — thank you for this recognition.

May Market Report

May saw 26 sales totaling $53 million. All transactions were under $4 million, and this is, notably, the first time this year that we've seen no sales in the upper end of the market.

Year-over-year transactions are down by just four, while dollar volume is up 21% and the median sale price has risen 5.5%.

As summer begins, we expect showing activity to increase. Watch for our June report.

April Market Report

April was a relatively quiet month, with 22 sales totaling $51 million—slightly more transactions but lower dollar volume than the 21 sales and $62 million recorded last April. The stable transaction count and lower dollar volume reflect the variety of properties that closed, not a weakening market.

Stepping back, the year-to-date numbers are encouraging. Through April, transaction counts are up by one compared to last year, and dollar volume is ahead by 34%—the gain driven primarily by the strong first quarter.

Overall market conditions remain favorable. Inventory has increased modestly to 151 properties, up from 145 a year ago, but demand is steady and well-priced listings continue to attract buyers.

Stay tuned for our May report in a few weeks.

March Market Report

Spring has arrived, and the energy we anticipated last month is here — buyers are active, the luxury segment is performing strongly, and March delivered some impressive numbers. There were 23 sales totaling $86 million, compared to 20 sales totaling $35 million last year. That represents a 141% year-over-year increase in dollar volume, a clear reflection of strong values and a robust high-end market.

Stepping back to look at the first quarter, the story is equally compelling. The first quarter of 2026 closed with the same number of transactions as Q1 2025 — 68 sales — but dollar volume surged from $127 million to $204 million a gain of nearly 60%. The market isn't just busy; it's producing exceptional value.

February Market Report

The island is returning to life, and it seems as soon as the snow started melting, buyers turned their attention back to the Vineyard. Showing activity has picked up, and we are seeing more properties going under agreement.

February recorded fewer sales and lower dollar volume than January, but the year-over-year comparison tells a stronger story. Dollar volume increased by 30% with one additional sale. 

Looking at the 2026 winter overall, volume is up 28% compared to 2025, despite a slight 6.25% dip in transactions.

January Market Report

January recorded 25 sales totaling $75 million in volume—another relatively typical month, though notably bolstered by a single high-end sale of $24 million on Edgartown Harbor.

Our 2025 market report is now complete, and a link to it is available below. Looking at the broad picture, both annual dollar volume and transaction totals across the Island have remained remarkably consistent over the past four years. Total volume has settled between $700 million and $800 million annually, with sales counts landing in the mid-300s to mid-400s.

These volume levels are comparable to what the market experienced in 2018 and 2019; however, the number of transactions required to reach that volume has declined significantly. In short, fewer properties are trading hands, but values continue to appreciate—an important dynamic that has helped sustain pricing despite lower overall activity.

December Market Report

The market ended the year without fanfare. In December, there were 35 sales totaling $63 million, reflecting average monthly closing activity.

Early data for 2025 indicates a modest rise in transactions and a 15% gain in dollar volume compared to 2024. Our annual report with island-wide statistics will be released later this month.

We anticipate a slow market in the coming months, but we will keep you informed with regular updates.

November Monthly Market Report

November’s market activity remained consistent with the steady pace of the fall, recording 36 sales and a total volume of $97.5 million. While most metrics declined from October, year-over-year performance was notably stronger: transactions increased by 20% and dollar volume rose 27% compared to November 2024, [...]

October Monthly Market Report

Once again, the real estate market dominated headlines this month with the sale of an Edgartown harbor front estate for $37.5 million. This upset the former record-breaking sale at Blue Heron Farm in July for $37 million. Altogether, three luxury transactions above $10 million drove dollar volume to $170 million, the highest-grossing month of 2025 yet. Beyond these high-end sales, the broader market remains active.

September Monthly Market Report

September delivered the strongest monthly performance of the year in terms of transaction volume. However, while activity was solid, it did not break any records. Compared to the same month last year, there were three more transactions, but nearly all other key metrics were down: total dollar volume was 18.35% lower, and both median and average sale prices declined by 1.68% and 24.48%, respectively.

That said, buyer activity remained steady throughout the month, with 50 pending transactions currently on the books—80% of which are tied to offers made in just the past four weeks. This level of engagement is typical for the tail end of the peak season and is unlikely to carry through into the winter.

Inventory continues to rise, now sitting at 11 months of absorption compared to 9 months at this time last year. As a result, buyers are showing greater price sensitivity and looking for more flexibility from sellers. In September, final sale prices averaged 11% below original asking prices, with a number of homes selling at more than 20% off.