50 Canonicus Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Actual
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Shingle Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Range,Electric Water Heater
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Dining Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 953
- Total interior livable area: 953 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen
Living Room
- Features: Living Room
Property
Details
- Parcel number: OAKB M:0018 B:0002 L:000
- Zoning: R2
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Has view: Yes
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Bike Path,School,Medical Facility,House of Worship,Near Golf Course,In Town Location,Conservation Area
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Coastal Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,545 | $54,540 |
| Home Insurance * | $651 | $7,812 |
| Property Taxes | $376 | $4,512 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,926 | $71,112 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Price change | $899,000 |
| 2025-12-30 | Price change | $925,000 |
| 2025-09-25 | Price change | $970,000 |
| 2024-09-23 | Listed for sale | $995,000 |
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