Discover your perfect retreat in Canaan, Maine - ideally located between Skowhegan and Pittsfield in Somerset County! This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 103 Shady Lane offers comfort, privacy, and modern convenience with incredible year-round recreation access. Step inside to bright, open-concept living space with impressive high ceilings creating an expansive feel. The generous living room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, while large windows bathe the space in natural light, highlighting clean, well-maintained interiors. The open concept kitchen features are perfect for entertaining, ample counter space and seamlessly connecting to living and dining areas for effortless everyday living. What sets this location apart is proximity to Lake George Regional Park - a 320-acre paradise with two sandy beaches, 8,000 feet of shorefront, and year-round activities including swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Join 20,000 annual visitors enjoying this regional gem, or participate in signature events like Somerset SnowFest Ice Fishing Derby and Maine's Garlic Festival. Experience small-town charm between vibrant communities - Skowhegan (Somerset County seat with historic Kennebec River) and Pittsfield (famous for the annual Central Maine Egg Festival). This beloved July celebration brings the region together with parades, street dances, craft fairs, and fireworks, showcasing central Maine's strong community spirit. Retreat to your new home in Canaan today!
Privacy, Efficiency, and Farmhouse Charm! Step into this beautifully remodeled Cape-style home set on 9.68 surveyed acres of peaceful countryside. Offering 2-3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home blends rustic charm with modern efficiency. Enjoy year-round comfort with new windows, doors, siding, insulation, and an 18kW Generac whole-house generator for worry-free living. The home features two bedrooms with beautiful wood floors and walk-in closets, and a spacious family room with cathedral ceilings and a wood stove—perfect for cozy winter nights. Recently updated bathrooms, one having laundry and the other boasting a stylish tile shower and floors. Additional den for relaxing by the fireplace with propane heater. The open kitchen is perfect for entertaining featuring a wood stove and new flooring. Outside, relax on the deck overlooking open fields and wildlife, or cool off in the above-ground pool during summer. There's plenty of space for hobbies and storage with a 2-car garage, RV lean-to, garden shed, and even a greenhouse for your gardening needs. Located just 15 minutes from Skowhegan and Waterville, this property offers the ideal balance of privacy, efficiency, and convenience—a true farmhouse retreat ready for its next chapter.
Discover the possibilities at 16 Hubbard Road in Canaan, Maine! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is set on over 7 expansive acres, offering privacy, space, and endless potential. A massive barn anchors the property, ideal for hobbyists, storage, animals, a workshop, or future creative use. The home offers a solid footprint ready for updates and personalization, bring your vision and transform this property into your dream homestead, farm, or rural retreat. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living while still being conveniently located to local amenities. A rare opportunity to create something truly special on a generous parcel of land.
Step into a Pinterest-worthy retreat where thoughtful updates meet timeless charm. This freshly updated three-bedroom saltbox is perfectly situated on approximately 17 acres in beautiful Canaan. The home has been carefully improved while preserving the character and details that make it such a warm and inviting space. Enjoy year-round mountain views, with sightlines to several of the region's most iconic ski mountains visible right from your windows! Offering the ideal balance of privacy and convenience, this property provides a peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing access to amenities or recreation. Nearby opportunities include hiking, ATV riding, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and skiing--making this an excellent home base for four-season outdoor enjoyment. Surrounded by beautiful wildlife and perennial plantings, the landscape is breathtaking year-round. The fenced-in grounds are perfect for furry friends, while a short walk out back invites quiet moments and peaceful exploration. With space to garden, roam, and grow, this property is a homesteader's paradise--ready to welcome its next owner.
Welcome to this generously sized, well‑maintained residence nestled on a peaceful 1.28‑acre lot at 143 Nelson Hill Road in charming Canaan, Maine. Built in 2000, the home offers approximately 2,568 sq ft of living space, four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and an attached two‑car garage — an ideal setting for both family living and comfortable entertaining. Imagine relaxing on your front porch or out on the yard, enjoying sunrise views over the countryside, while still being just a short drive from local services. The home's layout lends itself to both subtle sophistication and everyday ease. With its well‑sized lot, you have plenty of space to expand or personalize the outdoor setting as your own.
Sitting back from the road sits this one level living ranch with wood and ceramic floors, open kitchen and living with beautiful views offf the rear deck from the kitchen/dining. The 3 bedroom will open possibilities for an office, nursery or whatever your needs. Attched is a laundry room and three car garage with all sitting on 3.27 ac with river frontage. This is a rare find.


Canaan is located in Maine. Canaan, Maine 04924has a population of 2,374. Canaan 04924 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 32.32% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.54%.
The median household income in Canaan, Maine 04924 is $50,909. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,488 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Canaan 04924 is 38.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.4 inches per year, with 69.9 inches of snow per year.