Stacey McDowell
REALTOR®
BEDS3
BATHS2 full
SQUARE FEET1,822
MLS#5099938
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SCHOOLCanaan
Listing Courtesy of:
A Notch Above Real Estate LLC
Agency Phone: 603-538-9922
Associate Name: Heather Little
Property Description
Surrounded by nature and offering views from every angle, this distinctive 3 bedroom, 2 bath octagon home is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique property. Situated on approximately 15 private acres, this home provides the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and year-round recreation. The home's unique octagon design creates an inviting, open living space filled with natural light, while every window showcases the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding after a day of adventure, you'll appreciate the peaceful setting in every season. The finished lower level features two bedrooms and offers additional space with endless possibilities. Create a spacious family room, game room, home theater, fitness area, home office, or entertainment space; the unfinished areas are ready for your personal touch to make the home your own. Step outside to enjoy the small pond, abundant wildlife, and the privacy of your wooded acreage. With nearby ATV and snowmobile trail access, this property is perfectly suited for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a four-season retreat. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a vacation home, or a recreational getaway, this one-of-a-kind property offers privacy, character, and incredible natural beauty.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Frost Wall, Full, Partially Finished, Interior Stairs, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
Cooling: None
Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Wood Stove
Home Style: Octagon
Lot Size: 15.05 Acres
Roof Type: Metal
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $3,986
Year Built: 2001
Amenities
Bar
Ceiling Fan
Dining Area
1 Fireplace
Kitchen/Dining
Kitchen/Living
Laundry Hook-ups
Living/Dining
Primary BR w/ BA
Natural Light
Natural Woodwork
Soaking Tub
Indoor Storage
Vaulted Ceiling
Wood Stove Hook-up
1st Floor Laundry
Outbuilding
Covered Porch
Feature Descriptions
Baths 3/4: 1
Baths Full: 1
Construction: Wood Frame
Construction Status: Existing
Days on Site: 6
Driveway: Dirt
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Equipment: Smoke Detector, Wood Stove
Exterior: Wood Frame
Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Concrete
Lot: Country Setting, Level, Pond, Pond Frontage, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Wooded, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near ATV Trail, Private
Number of Rooms: 8
Parking: Driveway
Road Frontage: 1005
Roads: Paved, Public, Public Maintained Road
Sale Inclusions: Land/Building, Outbuilding
Sewer: Private, Septic
Sq. Ft. Above Grade Finished: 1822
Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1822
Total Stories: 2
Water: Drilled Well, Private
Zoning: Town of Canaan
Local Schools
Middle School: Canaan Schools
Elementary School: Canaan School
School District: Canaan
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: A Notch Above Real Estate LLC
Agent Name: Heather Little
Agency Phone: 603-538-9922
Shown By
Agent Name: Stacey McDowell
Agent Phone: (603) 228-0151
Agency Title: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
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$ 1,150.27 per month $723.31 Principal & Interest $332.17 Property Tax $94.79 Homeowner's Insurance
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517 River Road | MLS# 5099938
This single family home located at 517 River Road, Canaan, VT 05902 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $325,000. This property was built in 2001 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1822 sq. ft. River Road is located within the Canaan school district. Search Canaan real estate on staceymcdowell.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.