Listed by Jennifer Rancourt • RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty/Colebrook. Bought with RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty/Colebrook.
Off Market Feb 2022 for $124K
$226,397
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$783/mo
5
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,276
sq ft
81 Gale St, Canaan, VT 05903
About this home
Large intown Victorian ready for its new owners to continue to bring her back to her beauty! The current home owner in the last 8 years has painted the entire exterior, replaced some of the windows, installed a new kitchen, furnace, hot water heater, bathroom and decking area. There are two units one up and down with separate entrances. The main level with hardwood floors offers 2 bedrooms, large living area with pellet stove, eat in kitchen and a spacious bathroom/laundry room. Upstairs you will find hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry area and a full bath. There is an attic that is unfinished and could be a great finished bonus or game room. Use the home as a single family or two family. The outside back deck overlooks the yard and mountain range in the distance. Just a few minutes walk to the local grocery store, shops and school. The house also has town utilities and is on the direct ATV and snowmobile trails. The garage roof does need repair and the home needs finish work. Call today to view this home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$99Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Rancourt• RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty/Colebrook
Bought with Jennifer Rancourt• RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty/Colebrook
This older home still has lots of charm left. It s being used as a two family right now, but could easily be a single family again. Large new deck out back, 6 bedrooms, 2 baths. The in-town location means this home is within walking distance of school and has town utilities.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,879 (+3.1%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2024
$1,822 (−0.6%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2023
$1,832 (−28.2%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2022
$2,551 (−1.2%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2021
$2,583 (+4.4%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2020
$2,475 (−0.8%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2019
$2,494 (+5.6%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2018
$2,362 (+3.9%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2017
$2,275 (+41.9%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2016
$1,603 (−24.6%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2015
$2,125
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2013
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
Tax history for 81 Gale St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,879 (+3.1%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2024
$1,822 (−0.6%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2023
$1,832 (−28.2%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2022
$2,551 (−1.2%)
$15,000 + $120,500
$135,500
2021
$2,583 (+4.4%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2020
$2,475 (−0.8%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2019
$2,494 (+5.6%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2018
$2,362 (+3.9%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2017
$2,275 (+41.9%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2016
$1,603 (−24.6%)
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2015
$2,125
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
2013
$20,000 + $99,600
$119,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,788
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Essex County
APN
12603910319
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Dirt Floor
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Water Heater: Off Boiler
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2276
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3659
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Fieldstone
Roof: Shingle
Exterior: Clapboard
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 18
Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1904
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Gross Amount Tax: 2855
SPAN Number: 126-039-10319
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 403
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard
Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellet
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Public
Other Utilities Information
High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Location
School Information
School District: Canaan School District
Elementary School: Canaan School
Elementary School: Canaan School
Neighborhood Information
In Town, Near Shopping, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near ATV Trail
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 93
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Listing #1995.
Block: -
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,788
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 12603910319
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Canaan Schools
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 87° expected this year, 18 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.3 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$216,000 – $261,000
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