Rare Opportunity to Be in a Special Location and Neighborhood! Loved by generations, this quintessential Vineyard cottage has been in the same family since its creation in 1900. Step back in time and enjoy easy cottage living of yesteryear with modern updates including newer windows and electrical. Nestled under mature trees and just .3 mile to Inkwell Beach, join this close-knit neighborhood and make this house your island home. Close to the beach, town, bike path, and more, this home sits in a special location. It is also part of both the Cottage City and Copeland Districts. The property is over 100 years old but not on the MACRIS registry. Buyers should research the process for making major renovations.
Home is being sold ''as is''. Septic is a functioning cesspool but it will need to be upgraded. Basic engineering is being completed and a septic plan is being drawn up. It will be the Buyer's responsibility to have the plan approved and complete the installation as part of the overall plan for the property. Buyers should consult an architect about the process for completing major renovations.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (8/10)
$849,000
50 Canonicus Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
2beds
953sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$834,800 Zestimate®
$891/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quintessential vineyard cottageNewer windowsNestled under mature trees
- 329 days
- 1,744
- 78
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michele A Moore,
Island Real Estate
Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22505096
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Electric, Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 953
- Total interior livable area: 953 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Waterfront features: Waterview
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: OAKB M:0018 B:0002 L:000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oak Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $891/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,232,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,320
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 306 days
Estimated market value
$834,800
$793,000 - $877,000
$3,780/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $849,000-5.6%$891/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$943/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Price change | $925,000-4.6%$971/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $970,000-2.5%$1,018/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $995,000$1,044/sqft |
Source: Martha's Vineyard MLS #32400252 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,000 +4.7% | $1,188,200 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $5,729 -1.4% | $1,095,400 -0.4% |
| 2023 | $5,809 +4.8% | $1,100,100 +34.7% |
| 2022 | $5,545 +10% | $816,700 +19.3% |
| 2021 | $5,043 +4.6% | $684,300 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $4,823 +4.3% | $648,300 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $4,626 +9.3% | $601,500 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $4,234 -1.1% | $540,700 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,280 -0.1% | $525,200 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $4,285 +3.2% | $528,400 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $4,154 +1% | $521,900 -0.9% |
| 2014 | $4,112 +12.4% | $526,500 +11% |
| 2013 | $3,658 +2.5% | $474,400 -1.8% |
| 2012 | $3,569 -1% | $482,900 -5.8% |
| 2011 | $3,606 -0.8% | $512,900 -11.1% |
| 2010 | $3,636 -1.8% | $577,200 -5.9% |
| 2009 | $3,704 +7.3% | $613,300 |
| 2008 | $3,453 +16% | $613,300 +15.2% |
| 2007 | $2,977 | $532,500 |
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