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Canaan NH Real Estate & Homes for Sale

18 homes for sale in Canaan NH from $79,000 to $1.3M — single family homes, mobile & manufactured homes and income properties

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Homes for Sale in Canaan

18 homes for sale right now, straight from the MLS.

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Homes for Sale in Canaan: what is listed right now, from the live PrimeMLS feed — a snapshot of today's inventory, not a valuation.

18
Homes For Sale
$558,350
Average Price
$489,900
Median Price
$79,000 – $1,300,000
Price Range
101
Avg. Days On Marketactive listings, so far

Current inventory: Single Family Homes (16) · Mobile & Manufactured Homes (1) · Income Properties (1)

Welcome to Canaan

Canaan lies in eastern Grafton County where U.S. Route 4 crosses NH Route 118, with the Mascoma and Indian rivers running through and Mount Cardigan rising just east in neighboring Orange. The town holds Mascoma State Forest and the Cardigan Mountain School, its largest employer. Homes for sale in Canaan, NH range from the main village at the Route 4 and 118 junction to houses near the lake in the center of town and Goose Pond in the northwest.

Living in Canaan, NH

Canaan was settled in the winter of 1766 to 1767, and the arrival of the Northern Railroad in 1847 brought water-powered mills to its streams. The Great Canaan Fire of 1923 burned 48 homes and businesses in Canaan Village, also called East Canaan. Today the Northern Rail Trail follows the old rail line through town, and a mountain road leads to a trailhead in Cardigan Mountain State Forest, where trails on the west slope climb to the 3,155-foot bare-rock summit of Mount Cardigan. On the water side, Goose Pond lies in the northwest and Derby Pond sits below the unnamed ridge in the northeast that is the town's high point. Local sights include the Canaan Historical Museum and Canaan Motor Club, an auto racetrack. Mascoma Valley Regional High School is in Canaan.

At a Glance

Canaan New Hampshire at a Glance

County
Grafton County
ZIP Code
03741
School District
Canaan School District
2025 Tax Rate (NH DRA)
$31.16 per $1,000
Area Guide
New Hampshire

Canaan, NH Real Estate Statistics

Computed from the active residential listings in the MLS right now — a live snapshot, not a valuation.

18
Total Homes
2,155
Avg. Size In Sq. Ft.
87
Avg. Age In Years
101
Avg. Days On Market
$79,000
Minimum Price
$1,300,000
Maximum Price
$558,350
Average Price
$259
Avg. Price Per Sq. Ft.

Canaan Real Estate Trends

The Canaan real estate market currently counts 18 active listings. Asking prices currently span $79,000 to $1,300,000, with a median of $489,900. This page reads directly from the MLS, so the count and pricing here reflect what's actually for sale today rather than a stale snapshot.

Inventory by Property Type

  • Single Family Homes16(89%)
  • Mobile & Manufactured Homes1(6%)
  • Income Properties1(6%)

Listings by Asking Price

  • Under $300K2(11%)
  • $300K–$500K8(44%)
  • $500K–$750K4(22%)
  • $750K–$1M2(11%)
  • $1M+2(11%)

Listings by Bedrooms

  • 2 Beds4(22%)
  • 3 Beds7(39%)
  • 4 Beds4(22%)
  • 5+ Beds2(11%)

Canaan Real Estate FAQs

How many homes are for sale in Canaan?

There are 18 active MLS listings for homes in Canaan right now. Asking prices currently run from $79,000 to $1,300,000. This page reads the live feed, so the count changes as homes come on the market and go under contract.

What is the average price of homes in Canaan?

Active listings for homes in Canaan currently average $558,350 with a median asking price of $489,900. Averages move with the mix of homes on the market at any moment, so treat them as a snapshot rather than a valuation.

What types of properties are available in Canaan?

The homes for sale in Canaan right now break down as: single family homes (16), mobile & manufactured homes (1), income properties (1). Use the filters on the listings on this page to narrow to the kind of property you want.

How long have homes in Canaan been on the market?

The active listings in Canaan have been on the market for an average of 101 days so far. Well-priced homes move faster than that average, so if you are watching this market it pays to see new listings the day they appear.

How can I see new homes in Canaan before anyone else?

Use the Get Alerts button at the top of this page — it saves exactly this search and emails you when a matching listing hits the MLS. Or contact our local team and tell us what you're looking for; we watch this market every day.

What is the Canaan NH ZIP code?

Canaan, NH uses ZIP code 03741. The town is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.

What is the Canaan NH property tax rate?

Canaan's 2025 total property tax rate is $31.16 per $1,000 of assessed value (municipal, county, local and state education combined), per the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. Village or water districts can add to it, and the bill depends on the assessed value, not the sale price.

Where is Canaan, NH?

Canaan is in Grafton County in west-central New Hampshire, east of Enfield and Hanover. The main village is at the junction of U.S. Route 4 and NH Route 118. Mount Cardigan stands just east of the village in the neighboring town of Orange, and most of Canaan drains to the Connecticut River through the Mascoma River.

Are there lakes in Canaan, NH?

Yes. Canaan Street Lake is in the center of town and Goose Pond is in the northwest, with Derby Pond in the northeastern corner. The Mascoma River and its tributary, the Indian River, which flows past Canaan village, drain most of the town, and the northeast corner drains to the Baker River instead.

What is Canaan, NH known for?

Canaan is known for Mascoma State Forest, the Cardigan Mountain School and its access to Mount Cardigan, whose bare-rock summit is reached by trails from Cardigan Mountain State Forest. It is also remembered for the 1907 Canaan train wreck, the deadliest in state history, and the Great Canaan Fire of 1923.

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