Listed by Granite Northland Associates · Doreen Wyman · 603-523-7200
Land · Canaan, NH
Potato Road, Canaan, NH
$265,000
Est. $1,340/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- MLS®
- #5076009
Property Description
Welcome to Potato Road, a parcel of land in Canaan, New Hampshire. Buildable acreage in this part of New Hampshire keeps getting scarcer — a lot like this is a chance to site a home exactly the way you want it. The numbers worth knowing: a 27.6-acre lot. See the listing's full details below, and reach out for a private showing of Potato Road.
Amazing 27.6 acres+/- of level to rolling former farm land surrounded by trees on the side lines, and the Northern Rail Trail on the north side for recreation. Beautiful Fields! Great location just off US Route 4 with an unobstructed view of Cardigan Mountain, and over 1000' of frontage on the sandy bottom Indian River with natural beaches and swimming hole. Located in the Shoreland Protection area. Many possibilities with great sun, an opportunity for solar panels, no zoning or covenants, and level land for your recreation with the Northern Rail Trail at your side for hiking, biking, and snow mobiling. Mountain Biking Trail Areas, Cardigan Mtn State Park, Farmer's Market, and area lakes nearby for public access. Bring your camper and enjoy! If a building site in not found to be a sufficient height above the flood area seller will consider raising a 100 x 100 area up 2' for a house site for building. In Current Use taxation, taxes are $151 per year.
Location Highlights
Potato Road is a land in Canaan, New Hampshire, listed at $265,000. It has been on the market for 9 months.
From here it is 19.6 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 25.3 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, Canaan averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Mascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62: Canaan Elementary School (Elementary), Indian River Middle School (IndianRive) (Middle), Mascoma Valley Regional High (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Property Type
- Land
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Town
- Canaan, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 255
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Property Type
- Land
- Zoning
- None
Interior Features
- Electric
- At Street
Location Information
- School - District
- Mascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62
- School - Elementary
- Canaan Elementary School
- School - High
- Mascoma Valley Regional High
- School - Middle/Jr
- Indian River Middle School (IndianRive)
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $151
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- Yes
- Resort
- No
- Surveyed
- Yes
External Features
- Lot Features
- Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Valley, Level, Mountain View, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Trail/Near Trail, Wooded
- Lot - Acres
- 27.6
- Lot - SqFt
- 1,202,256
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 910
- Sewer
- None
- Utilities
- None
- Water Source
- None
- Water Body Type
- River
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5076009; Listed by Granite Northland Associates · Doreen Wyman · 603-523-7200
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $4,505
- 2023
- $4,392
- 2022
- $4,280
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Canaan
- 37
- Average list price
- $466,858
- Price range
- $48,000 – $1,300,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,782/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $1,340
- Property Tax
- $375
- Home Insurance
- $67
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near Potato Road, Canaan, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Canaan Elementary School
- Middle
- Indian River Middle School (IndianRive)
- High School
- Mascoma Valley Regional High
- District
- Mascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does Potato Road cost?
Potato Road in Canaan, NH is listed for $265,000 on PrimeMLS.
It came on the market on February 7, 2026.
Which brokerage has Potato Road listed?
Potato Road in Canaan, NH is listed by Doreen Wyman of Granite Northland Associates (603-523-7200).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is Potato Road?
Potato Road in Canaan, NH is a parcel of land.
What town is Potato Road in?
Potato Road is in Canaan, New Hampshire 03741, in Grafton County.
Location notes from the MLS: near snowmobile trails and trail/near trail.
What is the lot size of Potato Road?
Potato Road in Canaan, NH sits on 27.6 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as rural, valley, level, open lot, rolling slope and wooded.
It has 910 feet of road frontage (paved and public).
Zoning: None.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
The MLS lists the property in a flood zone; check the FEMA flood map and insurance costs.
What are the annual property taxes for Potato Road?
Annual property taxes on Potato Road in Canaan, NH are $151 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Canaan assessing office.
What are the water and sewer systems at Potato Road?
Potato Road in Canaan, NH has no water supply in place and no sewer or septic in place, per the MLS.
Electric: at street.
Is Potato Road a waterfront property?
Yes. The MLS lists Potato Road in Canaan, NH as a waterfront property on a river.
The MLS also notes mountain view.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What school district is Potato Road in?
The MLS places Potato Road in Canaan, NH in the Mascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62.
Listed schools: Canaan Elementary School (elementary), Indian River Middle School (IndianRive) (middle) and Mascoma Valley Regional High (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is Potato Road still for sale?
Yes. Potato Road in Canaan, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5076009).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
How does the price of Potato Road compare with other Canaan listings?
At $265,000, Potato Road in Canaan, NH is priced below the $338,000 median asking price of the 19 land listings for sale in Canaan on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see Potato Road in person?
To see Potato Road in Canaan, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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