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$402,870
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $249,900 on Dec 9, 2021

251 COTTAGE RD

CANAAN, VT 05903
0
Baths
19.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$403K
$345K low$461K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$249,900 · Dec 9, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$402,870
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$322,296

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$380,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$285,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$354,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
46
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.19.65
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 05903These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.58%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,049
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,197
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

251 Cottage Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Canaan 05903
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Canaan 05903

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$74K$687K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Canaan 05903.

How it measures up in Canaan 05903

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Canaan 05903.

Estimated value$402,870
CheaperTypical $213,549Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size19.65 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

How 251 Cottage Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCanaan 05903Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$402,87087% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than19.65 ac77% of homes80% of homes

About 251 Cottage Rd

How much is 251 Cottage Rd, Canaan, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 Cottage Rd, Canaan, VT is $402,870 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $345,144 to $460,596. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 Cottage Rd, Canaan, VT last sell?

251 Cottage Rd, Canaan, VT last sold on Dec 9, 2021 for $249,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How does 251 Cottage Rd, Canaan, VT compare to other homes in Canaan 05903?

Among the 578 homes in Canaan 05903, it is worth more than 87% of them ($402,870 against a typical $213,549) and its lot is bigger than 77% of them (19.65 ac against a typical 2 ac). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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