Listed by Jason Cape • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty/Littleton (Cell: 678-779-1257).
For sale
$1,395,000
Est. $8,734/mo —
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,070
sq ft
261 Song Bird Dr, Canaan, VT 05903
About this home
LAND AND LAKEFRONT ON WALLACE POND - Buy your own Sanctuary. Peace and quiet come with owning this 6.17 acre lakefront property with a canal and small pond. How unique to have a Chalet on a lake that is shared with the Canadians on the northern shore. Super cute vacation or permanent home where you can relax by the very impressive primary fireplace or out on the deck, down by the firepit or in some Adirondack chairs by the lake. You have views over the lake to the mountains in Canada. Dining options also available with the dinette, dining room and deck depending on your mood. The chalet has a primary bed room off the kitchen and spacious bath. Downstairs is additional sleeping quarters and Den/Game room. And with a covered patio downstairs, even some drizzle won't stop you from enjoying the wide open spaces and lake view. You will be amazed by all the wildlife that will become part of your life. This can be yours to share. Additional land parcels available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
6.17 acresLot Size
$674Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jason Cape• Badger Peabody & Smith Realty/Littleton
Wow! This motivated seller has reduced the price on this property by $50,000. Come take a look! You'll be proud of this impressive home situated far off RT 114 and with beautifully landscaped grounds that include 285 feet right on the lake, canal, and an island complete with a footbridge. The kitchen has been renovated with new counter tops and appliances. The huge family room on the entrance level provides space for additional guests. There's a cathedral ceiling in the living room with a beautiful granite fireplace. There's a wrap-around deck that lets you enjoy the view, the lake and the quiet.
Public Records
Aug 20, 2007
Sold
$95,000
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 22, 2004
Sold
$485,000
$234/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,269 (−1.1%)
$394,400 + $129,700
$524,100
2024
$7,349 (+4.9%)
$394,400 + $123,100
$517,500
2023
$7,009 (−28.1%)
$394,400 + $123,100
$517,500
2022
$9,744 (+11.4%)
$394,400 + $123,100
$517,500
2021
$8,747 (+3.5%)
$145,100 + $228,300
$373,400
2020
$8,449 (+4.2%)
$145,100 + $228,300
$373,400
2019
$8,109 (+3.5%)
$145,100 + $228,300
$373,400
2018
$7,834 (+0.2%)
$145,100 + $228,300
$373,400
2017
$7,816 (+1.2%)
$145,100 + $228,300
$373,400
2016
$7,721 (−2.3%)
$145,100 + $232,300
$377,400
2015
$7,903
$145,100 + $232,300
$377,400
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
24 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,269
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,269
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
12603910238
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Canaan, VT • 05903
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 261 Song Bird Dr
$1,298,115
$97K under list price of $1.40M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $550K.