Is Canaan, NH 03741 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Canaan housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Canaan, NH 03741 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (26% then), homes sold faster (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $454,803. Overall, Canaan is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Grafton County, homes here sell faster than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Canaan ranks #68 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pike 03780 (0% sold over asking) or Piermont 03779 (0% sold over asking), while Etna 03750 (80% sold over asking) and Lisbon 03585 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.