47 E Main Street, Canton, NY 13617

A distinguished village residence of enduring character, 47 East Main Street offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial historic home that balances preserved period craftsmanship with significant modern improvements. Built in 1900 and extensively renovated in 2020, the 4,580-square-foot residence includes six to seven bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one half bath, and a two-car garage.

Much of the craftsmanship of its era remains intact, lending the home a level of architectural detail that is increasingly difficult to find. Set on a prominent half-acre corner lot in the heart of the village, the property is within easy walking distance of St.

Lawrence University and downtown Canton's shops, dining, parks, and amenities. Its stately Victorian-era facade features decorative gables, projecting bays, ornamental millwork, and covered porches extending across the front and along the side. Inside, a grand foyer centers on a remarkable staircase framed by intricate paneled woodwork, turned newel posts and balustrades, and graceful curved walls.

The staircase rises through open landings, one of which incorporates a built-in bench. Just beyond the foyer, the former parlor features tall windows, a fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and distinctive ribbon-pattern hardwood flooring. A projecting window bay creates a well-proportioned sitting area.

The main level also offers considerable flexibility with a spacious primary bedroom and en-suite bath privately positioned at the rear, while a second main-floor room with its own en-suite bath can serve as a guest room, study, or private office. Upstairs, a broad gallery leads to five additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including an exceptionally large room at the rear.

The home has been used periodically as a bed-and-breakfast, underscoring the versatility of its layout. The extensive 2020 renovation included replacement of the electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, and ductwork; installation of a natural gas furnace; additional insulation; and complete bathroom renovations.

Outside, the generous lot is complemented by an expanded wraparound paved driveway with entrances from both Main and Crescent Streets, providing ample parking and convenient access. The former carriage house/detached garage was updated in 2025 with a new roof and roof framing, a new concrete slab, underground electrical service, bay doors, and a full staircase to the upper level.

With its uncommon scale, architectural presence, and village setting, 47 East Main Street has been substantially improved while preserving the craftsmanship and character that have defined it for more than a century.