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491 Canaan Street, Canaan, NH

Single Family Residence

For SaleActive
5 Beds|3 Baths|4,036 ft²|Built 1803|Canaan

Listed by Granite Northland Associates · Doreen Wyman

Property Description

An amazing 13 acre+/- backyard with rolling fields laced by woodlands, blooming apple and crab trees, gardens, an abundance of deer, and you will hear calls from loons. Just a 500' walk to the public sandy beach on Canaan Street Lake and the 1793 Canaan Meeting House. Take a morning jog around the lake or a stroll along the street with historic homes. There are mountain views and amazing sunsets from the west porch and your backyard. The 1803 Colonial 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has been updated over the years including a new heating system 7 years ago while honoring many of the original features with decorative fireplaces with mantels, original 4 panel solid doors, wide pine floors, and custom built-ins in most rooms. You will find a traditional layout flexibility with bedrooms and baths on each level, a primary bedroom suite on the west side of the house overlooking the backyard & wildlife, a 35x12 three-season side porch for entertaining, side patio for your morning coffee, and enclosed entry porch. Plus, a 3-bay garage/barn with storage and a detached barn with a loft. The Northern Rail Trail is nearby for snowmobiling, bike riding or hiking, climb Cardigan Mountain, visit the many local area ponds/lakes, or ski at Ragged Mountain or Dartmouth Skiway. Cardigan Mountain Boys School, Mascoma Community Health Center, and the public beach are nearby. Easy commute to the Upper Valley to Dartmouth hospital or VA, Concord or New London area. 2 hours to Boston.

Property Details

Essentials & finishes

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total Baths:3
  • Full Baths:1
  • SqFt:4,036
  • Price / SqFt:$221.75
  • Property Type:Single Family Residence
  • Year Built:1803
  • County:NH-Grafton
  • Town:Canaan, NH
  • Status:Active
  • Days on Market:16

Primary Features

CountyNH-Grafton
Property TypeResidential
Year Built1803
ZoningHistoric District

Interior Features

AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater off Boiler
BasementYes
Basement Access TypeInterior
Basement DescriptionConcrete, Daylight, Full, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Unfinished
1/4 Baths0
3/4 Baths2
CoolingNone
Electric200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
FlooringHardwood, Laminate, Parquet, Softwood
HeatingHot Water, Radiator, Wood Stove
Interior FeaturesBlinds, Gas Fireplace, 3+ Fireplaces, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Stove Hook-up, 1st Floor Laundry, Smart Thermostat, Walkup Attic
Rooms - Total12
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade4,036
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished4,036
SqFt Approximate Total7,526

Location Information

School - DistrictMascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62
School - ElementaryCanaan Elementary School
School - HighMascoma Valley Regional High

Financial Details

Foreclosed / Bank-Owned / REONo
Tax - Gross Amount$14,077
Tax Year2025
Taxes TBDNo

Additional

Construction StatusExisting
ConstructionClapboard, Wood Frame, Wood
CovenantsNo
Flood ZoneNo
Pre-ConstructionNo
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
SeasonalNo
Total StoriesTwo
SurveyedYes
Timeshare/Fractional OwnershipNo

External Features

DrivewayPaved
Exterior FeaturesBarn, Deck, Full Fence, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch
FoundationConcrete
GarageYes
Garage Capacity3
Lot FeaturesPasture, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot - Acres13
Lot - SqFt566,280
ParkingBarn, Detached, Parking Spaces 3, Storage Above
Road Frontage TypePaved, Public
Road FrontageYes
Road Frontage Length324
RoofAsphalt Shingle
SewerPrivate Sewer, Septic Tank
UtilitiesCable Connected, Propane
Water SourceDrilled Well
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5096541; Listed by Granite Northland Associates · Doreen Wyman

Property History

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Market Data

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  • Active listings in Canaan31
  • Average list price$385,291
  • Price range$89,900 – $899,800
  • Market sentimentBuyer's Market

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20%
Loan Term
6.5%
Estimated monthly payment$5,980 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$4,526
  • Property Tax$1,268
  • Home Insurance$186

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.

$895,000/ Asking Price
For SaleActive
Est. $4,526 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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