491 Canaan Street, Canaan, NH 03741
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Farm & Forest
491 Canaan Street,Canaan, NH 03741
$799,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4,036 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: doreen wyman
Office: granite northland associates603-523-7200
MLS#:5096541
Source:PrimeMLS
Price summary
- Price:$799,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$106.17
About this home
An amazing 13 acre+/- backyard with rolling fields, laced by woodlands, blooming apple trees and gardens. Just a 500' walk to the public sandy beach on Canaan Street Lake and the 1793 Canaan Meeting House. Hear the call of the loons. Take a morning jog around the lake or a stroll along the street of historic homes. Mountain views and amazing sunsets from the west porch and your backyard. This 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 -decorative fireplaces, original 4-panel solid doors, wide pine floors and custom built-ins in most rooms. House has a traditional, flexible layout 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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1803
- Listing ID #:5096541
- Added:128 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 31, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:12
- Flooring:Hardwood, Laminate, Parquet, Softwood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Concrete, Daylight, Full, Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished
- Living area:4,036 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Hot Water, Radiator
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt Shingle
- Year built:1803
- Building area:4,036 sq. ft.
- Lot area:13 Acres
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Mascoma Valley Regional High
- Middle school:Indian River Middle School
- Elementary school:Canaan Elementary School
Utilities
- Sewer:Private, Septic
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$799,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$106.17
- Tax amount:$14,077 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Circuit Breaker(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Paved Driveway
- Garage spaces:3
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