Listed by Odette Crawford • Thibeault Real Estate. Bought with RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty/Colebrook.
Off Market Jun 2017 for $157K
$401,065
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$960/mo
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
2,054
sq ft
491 Reservoir Rd, Canaan, VT 05903
About this home
Lots of privacy on this 5.67 acre lot that's tucked in off the main road and surrounded by trees, lawn and stream. The home has 3 bedrooms, living room with fireplace and hardwood floor, plenty of storage space and a great mud room/laundry room too. The basement is completely finished and is set up as playroom and exercise area, the pool table is included! Or reconfigure the space to suit your needs. There's a small barn and you can snowmobile right from here too.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
5.67 acresLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Odette Crawford• Thibeault Real Estate
Bought with Joey Sweatt• RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty/Colebrook
Source:PrimeMLS #4043412
Redfin Estimate
$401,065
$244K since sold in June 2017$16K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 40% higher than the average sale price ($287K) of 6 comparable homes.
Lots of privacy on this 5.67 acre lot that's tucked in off the main road and surrounded by trees, lawn and stream. The home has 3 bedrooms, living room with fireplace and hardwood floor, plenty of storage space and a great mud room/laundry room too. The basement is completely finished and is set up as playroom and exercise area, the pool table is included! Or reconfigure the space to suit your needs. There's a small barn and you can snowmobile right from here too.
PrimeMLS #828991
Feb 1, 2002
Sold
$127,000
$62/sq ft
Dec 1, 2001
Delisted
—
Nov 16, 2001
Listed
$129,500
$63/sq ft
CONTEMPORARY STYLE HOME WITH LOTS OF PRIVACY, OPEN CONCEPT LIVING AREA, LOTS OF BUILT-IN STORAGE. BARN: 22 X 36 HAS 3 STALLS. YOUR OWN SWIMMING HOLE ON LEACH STREAM TOO.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,308 (+25.0%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2024
$2,646 (−0.6%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2023
$2,661 (−21.5%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2022
$3,389 (−4.1%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2021
$3,535 (+4.4%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2020
$3,387 (−0.8%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2019
$3,414 (−3.0%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2018
$3,521 (−0.4%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2017
$3,534 (+11.4%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2016
$3,172 (+14.8%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2015
$2,764
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2013
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
Tax history for 491 Reservoir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,308 (+25.0%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2024
$2,646 (−0.6%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2023
$2,661 (−21.5%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2022
$3,389 (−4.1%)
$34,800 + $162,000
$196,800
2021
$3,535 (+4.4%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2020
$3,387 (−0.8%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2019
$3,414 (−3.0%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2018
$3,521 (−0.4%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2017
$3,534 (+11.4%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2016
$3,172 (+14.8%)
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2015
$2,764
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
2013
$27,000 + $140,800
$167,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,398
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,054
Building Sq. Ft: 3,452
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LAND & DWELLING 491 RESERVOIR ROAD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 246,985
Municipality Name: CANAAN
Acres: 5.67
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,054
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 12603910142
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Schools
Canaan Schools
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$382,000 – $462,000
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