MOVE RIGHT IN to this tastefully updated 3 bed, 1.5 bath home with attached garage on 3.5 acres in a beautiful setting! Home sits back from the road and is surrounded by lawn giving it a sense of privacy. The home has been completely remodeled over the years. The new windows let in an enormous amount of natural light. The well-equipped kitchen (From the Heart Cabinetry) has plenty of storage and prep space and is open to the dining room. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace. A den/office (currently used as a play room) and a half bathroom complete the main floor. Upstairs there is a full bathroom and three good-sized bedrooms. The former horse barn is a combination workshop and extra storage area. Charming home in attractive setting just outside the Village of Canton. Bring your personal belongings and enjoy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Nicole Hayes• Grasse River Real Estate, LLC
Listing by Base Camp Country Real Estate, (888) 224-0517
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Sale history for 397 Ames Rd
Date
Event
Price
SLCMLS #49484
Nov 27, 2024
Sold
$245,000
$169/sq ft
Sep 19, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2024
Price Changed
$245,000
$169/sq ft
Sep 3, 2024
Relisted
—
Aug 25, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 18, 2024
Price Changed
$255,000
$176/sq ft
May 29, 2024
Price Changed
$259,500
$179/sq ft
May 2, 2024
Price Changed
$269,000
$186/sq ft
Mar 12, 2024
Listed
$278,000
$192/sq ft
SLCMLS #45804
Oct 14, 2021
Sold
$255,000
$176/sq ft
Jul 28, 2021
Listed
$235,000
$162/sq ft
+33
What a delightful, bright, tastefully updated home on 3+ acres in beautiful setting! Home sits back from the road with lawn all around. Sense of privacy but not isolated. Entire first floor has been updated: custom kitchen cabinets (From the Heart Cabinetry), new appliances, new floorplan. Crown molding in rooms on main level. New floors, ceilings, lighting on main level. New gas fireplace in living room. Family room/den off kitchen. All new flooring. All windows in home have been replaced except two. Three bedrooms and full bath on second level. New AC. Basement is totally usable. New foam insulation on basement sill plate. New well pump. New patio. All new exterior doors. New paved driveway. Furnace new in 2015. Attached two car garage with new garage door. Former horse barn is a combination workshop and extra storage area. Charming home in attractive setting just outside Canton and few minutes to Potsdam or Massena. Bring your personal belongings and enjoy!
Public Records
Feb 12, 2001
Sold
$105,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,068
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2025
$8,068 (+3.9%)
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2024
$7,761 (+3.5%)
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2023
$7,498 (+22.9%)
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2022
$6,102 (+0.5%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2021
$6,071 (+27.6%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2020
$4,760 (+4.7%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2019
$4,548 (+2.0%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2018
$4,457 (+0.7%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2017
$4,427 (+1.2%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2016
$4,375 (−0.3%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2015
$4,388 (+2.2%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2014
$4,295
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
Tax history for 397 Ames Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,068
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2025
$8,068 (+3.9%)
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2024
$7,761 (+3.5%)
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2023
$7,498 (+22.9%)
$17,600 + $172,400
$190,000
2022
$6,102 (+0.5%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2021
$6,071 (+27.6%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2020
$4,760 (+4.7%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2019
$4,548 (+2.0%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2018
$4,457 (+0.7%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2017
$4,427 (+1.2%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2016
$4,375 (−0.3%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2015
$4,388 (+2.2%)
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
2014
$4,295
$17,600 + $144,400
$162,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,448
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Lawrence County
APN
402289A07500100030140000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Appliances: Water Softener, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,448
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 275(Ames)x450x470x450(Finnegan)
Lot Size Acres: 3.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,498.42
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Canton Central School District
Location Information
Directions: From SH 310 turn onto Finnegan Road. Turn left onto Ames Rd. House is on corner of Finnegan and Ames.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,448
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Lawrence County
APN: 402289A07500100030140000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
F S Banford Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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J M Mckenney Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
H C Williams Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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