157 South Rd

Kensington, NH 03833

$350,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,666 Sq. Ft.
$210 / Sq. Ft.
1,666
Sq. Ft.
$210
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 1/7/15
Closed 1/7/15

Description

First time family homestead being offered. Original owners of this custom built cape on 12 acres, circular driveway,beautifully manicured landscape, with large hedges and small hedges with four maple trees, two Azeala's, lilac bushes, and lots of daffodils in the spring, Japaneses maple trees, surrounded by apple, pear and Autumn olive trees, cultivated blueberries, raspberries and open fields with a country pond. Newer oak kitchen cabinets, built-in corner china cabinets, first floor bedroom, two...First time family homestead being offered. Original owners of this custom built cape on 12 acres, circular driveway,beautifully manicured landscape, with large hedges and small hedges with four maple trees, two Azeala's, lilac bushes, and lots of daffodils in the spring, Japaneses maple trees, surrounded by apple, pear and Autumn olive trees, cultivated blueberries, raspberries and open fields with a country pond. Newer oak kitchen cabinets, built-in corner china cabinets, first floor bedroom, two large bedrooms on second floor, woodstove in familyroom, fireplace in livingroom, large 2 car garage with large unfinished room above, also a two story barn. Home needs some updating but definitely worth the effort, newer boiler, oil tank, water tank, and updated 100 amp electrical, Great commuter location approx. 3.5 miles from Rte 95, and approx. 5 miles to Rte 125. Short drive to Kensington's state of the art new town park.
  1. Listed by Donna Carter • Donna Carter Real Estate

Sold By Donna Carter Real Estate

Property Details for 157 South Road

Parking
Direct Entry, Storage Above, Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+, Barn, Attached
Water Body Type
Pond
Zoning
Res/Agri
LISTING CLOSED: 01/07/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 157 South Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4386569
Days on Market32
Taxes$6,892 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1952
Lot Size12.00 AC / 522,720 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Building Information for 157 South Road

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size12.00 AC / 522,720 SF

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Property Information for 157 South Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Kensington
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Rte 107 is South Road
  • Latitude: 42.912188356183
  • Longitude: -70.962931052368
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Map: 4
  • Zip Code: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Exeter High School
  • School - District: Exeter School District SAU #16
  • School - Elementary: Kensington Elementary
  • School - Middle/Jr: Cooperative Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Footprint: 26x36 14x15
  • Lot: 14
  • Lot - Sqft: 522720.0
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Level, Pond, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 170.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1666.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1162.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1666.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1162.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Assessment Amount: $300,821
  • Assessment Year: 2014
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • Suitable Use: Agriculture, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Orchards
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1952
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Drywell, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private, Purifier/Soft
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Blue
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Exterior
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Outbuilding
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Other, Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Gas, Water Heater - Off Boiler
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Full
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Features - Interior: Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating: Oil, Alternative Heat Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: Multi Zone
  • Total Stories: 1.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full

Property History for 157 South Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4386569

$350,000—
Dec 2, 2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4386569

—
Sep 30, 2014

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4386569

$399,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4386569

$350,000
12/02/2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4386569

—
09/30/2014

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4386569

$399,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 157 South Road

Taxable ValueLand$297,693Additions$318,300Total$615,993
Tax Record2025$8,796 ($733 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,592 SqFtStories2Lot Size522,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNKENS M:00004 L:000014 S:000000

Schools near 157 South Road

This home is within Exeter Region Coop School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Cooperative Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Exeter High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cooperative Middle School
Public6 to 8

Exeter High School
Public9 to 12

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