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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

A single-family home with New Hampshire roots, 491 Canaan Street in Canaan dates to 1803 and lists at $859,000. The home provides 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4,036 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: garage parking for 3 and roughly $213 per square foot. The full photo gallery, live pricing and every MLS detail for 491 Canaan Street follow below.

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.

Location Highlights

491 Canaan Street is a single family residence in Canaan, New Hampshire, listed at $859,000. That works out to about $213 per square foot, for a home built in 1803. It has been on the market for 3 months.

From here it is 18.8 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 24.1 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), MascomaVal (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.

Property Details

Essentials & finishes

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total Baths:3
  • Full Baths:1
  • SqFt:4,036
  • Price / SqFt:$212.83
  • Property Type:Single Family Residence
  • Year Built:1803
  • County:NH-Grafton
  • Town:Canaan, NH
  • Status:Active
  • Days on Market:79

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, Primary 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 - HighMascomaVal
School - Middle/JrIndian River Middle School (IndianRive)

Financial Details

Tax - Gross Amount$14,077
Tax Year2025
Taxes TBDNo

Additional

Construction StatusExisting
ConstructionWood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Exterior
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, Septic Tank
UtilitiesCable at Site, Propane
Water SourceDrilled Well
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5096541; Listed by Granite Northland Associates · Doreen Wyman

Property History

Annual taxes for this property

YearAssessed Tax
2024$14,603
2023$14,238
2022$13,873

Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.

Market Data

Live snapshot computed from active listings in this town

  • Active listings in Canaan34
  • Average list price$467,418
  • Price range$79,000 – $874,800

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Loan Term
6.5%
Estimated monthly payment$5,739 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$4,344
  • Property Tax$1,217
  • Home Insurance$179

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 491 Canaan Street, Canaan, NH

ElementaryCanaan Elementary School
MiddleIndian River Middle School (IndianRive)
High SchoolMascomaVal
DistrictMascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62
$859,000/ Asking Price
For SaleActive
Est. $4,344 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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How much does 491 Canaan Street cost?

491 Canaan Street in Canaan, NH is listed at $859,000.

That works out to about $213 per square foot.

What area is 491 Canaan Street in?

The property is in Canaan, New Hampshire (03741).

Is 491 Canaan Street still available?

The listing's current MLS status is Active. Reach out and we can confirm availability and arrange a showing.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 491 Canaan Street have?

The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

It offers 4,036 square feet of living space.

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