747 Highway 253

Canaan, VT 05902

$111,000
Last Sold Price
1
Bed
1,106 Sq. Ft.
$100 / Sq. Ft.
1,106
Sq. Ft.
$100
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/16/23
Closed 6/16/23

Description

Affordable option with DIRECT trail access for both ATV and snow machine. Make this your next destination here in the North Country. Lovely interior updates with newer appliances and fixtures. Front covered porch to sit and listen to the river roll by, with your beverage of choice. New back deck for those warm summer evenings. Great "workshop" for projects and a large "lean to" for storing the toys. Bathrooms are tastefully updated. Some custom touches have been completed. This cozy spot could be...Affordable option with DIRECT trail access for both ATV and snow machine. Make this your next destination here in the North Country. Lovely interior updates with newer appliances and fixtures. Front covered porch to sit and listen to the river roll by, with your beverage of choice. New back deck for those warm summer evenings. Great "workshop" for projects and a large "lean to" for storing the toys. Bathrooms are tastefully updated. Some custom touches have been completed. This cozy spot could be a year round home or a great weekend get away!
  1. Listed by Kimberlie Hamel • RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty/Colebrook

Sold By Wallace Realty

Property Details for 747 Highway 253

Parking
Driveway, On-Site, Parking Spaces 5 - 10, RV Accessible, Unpaved
Water Body Type
River
Water View
Yes
Zoning
yes
LISTING CLOSED: 06/16/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 747 Highway 253

StatusClosed
MLS #4952096
Days on Market8
Taxes$1,474 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

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Building Information for 747 Highway 253

Stories1Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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$687 per month

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Principal and Interest

$564

Property Taxes

$123

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Property Information for 747 Highway 253

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Mountain, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Neighborhood, Near ATV Trail
  • City: Canaan
  • County: VT-Essex
  • Directions: From Downtown Canaan, follow RTE 253 North. Property is on the left past the Canaan Trail system sign. Listing #2143
  • Latitude: 44.981581676753713
  • Longitude: -71.538912450790392
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Map: R7
  • Zip Code: 05903
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 126-039-10501
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $1,474.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - District: Canaan School District
  • School - Elementary: Canaan School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot: 3
  • Lot - Sqft: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Frontage Length: 129.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1106.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 1106.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1106.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Water Body Access: No
  • Water Body Name: Connecticut River
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Recreation, Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1890
Utilities
  • Fuel Company: Amerigas
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: DSL - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Telephone Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: white
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Porch - Covered, Shed, Storage
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove - Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Stairs - Interior
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Bedrooms - Total: 1
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Smart Thermostat
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Direct Vent
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5

Property History for 747 Highway 253

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4952096

$111,000—
May 18, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4952096

—
May 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4952096

$115,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4952096

$111,000
05/18/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4952096

—
05/10/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4952096

$115,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 747 Highway 253

Taxable ValueLand$15,000Additions$92,000Total$107,000
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,106 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,106 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyESSEXAPN(039) U07003

Schools near 747 Highway 253

This home is within Canaan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Canaan Schools
Public - PK to 12
Canaan High School CTE Program
Public - 9 to 12
St. Albert School
Private - 1 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Canaan Schools
PublicPK to 12

Canaan High School CTE Program
Public9 to 12

St. Albert School
Private1 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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