For sale

Price cut: $24K (9/25)

$825,000

50 Canonicus Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

2beds

952sqft

$5,124/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$785,700 Zestimate^®

$867/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer windowsNestled under mature trees

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. Enjoy this house as it is or work through the process to create something new. 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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Electric

Appliances

Included: Stove: Yes, Washer: No

Features

Ins, OSh, Floor 1: Livingroom, dining, kitchen, 1/2 bath, pantry/storage., Floor 2: Two bedrooms set up railroad style.
Flooring: Hardwoord
Basement: On pilings.
Fireplace features: no

Interior area

Total structure area: 952
Total interior livable area: 952 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Yes

Features

Exterior features: PubBch, WViews
Frontage type: None

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Features: Small, corner lot

Details

Additional structures: The only shower for this home is the outdoor shower.
Parcel number: OAKBM0018B0002L000
Zoning: R2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Block

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Cesspool
Water: Town
Utilities for property: Cbl

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Oak Bluffs

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $867/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,232,700
Annual tax amount: $6,320
Date on market: 2/5/2025
Listing agreement: E

Estimated market value

$785,700

$746,000 - $825,000

$3,676/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/25/2026	Price change	$825,000-2.8%$867/sqft
Source: LINK #42877 Report a problem
8/10/2026	Price change	$849,000-5.6%$892/sqft
Source: LINK #42877 Report a problem
4/9/2026	Price change	$899,000-2.8%$944/sqft
Source: CCIMLS #22505096 Report a problem
12/30/2025	Price change	$925,000-4.6%$972/sqft
Source: CCIMLS #22505096 Report a problem
9/25/2025	Listed for sale	$970,000-2.5%$1,019/sqft
Source: LINK #42877 Report a problem
9/23/2024	Listed for sale	$995,000$1,045/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