Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,573 sqft$165/sqft
166 Plains Rd, Andover, NH 03216
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$165/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This antique center chimney Cape is a gem set in the heart of Andover. Built in the 1700's and lovingly restored in 1982 using old tools, authentic hardware and materials, the house offers elegance and charm. As you step inside, you will step back in time and admire the exposed beams, gorgeous wide pine floors with reproduction rose head nails, three working fireplaces, a first-floor bedroom, one and a half baths and an attic guest room. The house flows beautifully and exudes warmth. Property was...This antique center chimney Cape is a gem set in the heart of Andover. Built in the 1700's and lovingly restored in 1982 using old tools, authentic hardware and materials, the house offers elegance and charm. As you step inside, you will step back in time and admire the exposed beams, gorgeous wide pine floors with reproduction rose head nails, three working fireplaces, a first-floor bedroom, one and a half baths and an attic guest room. The house flows beautifully and exudes warmth. Property was lovingly cared for by the same owner for over 30 years. The exterior features two acres of land that includes two reproduction barns with original hardware, a covered bridge built, pegged and erected at the property, a brook that provides water for the gardens, a covered porch, rock walls and perennials. The main house has an insulated one-car attached garage as well as a greenhouse. The house and barns feature metal roofs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of history. This property is being conveyed by the estate and is being sold as/is.

    Sold By HomeSmart First Choice Realty

    • Listed by: Michael Gagne • HomeSmart First Choice Realty
    Listing closed: 11/18/2022 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4932006

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    Property Information for 166 Plains Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,372 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, On-Site
    • Zoning: RR R
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1790
    • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Andover
    • County: NH-Merrimack
    • Directions: From Franklin, take Webster Lake Road to Plains Road in Andover. Property will be on your right.
    • Latitude: 43.431812670381476
    • Longitude: -71.770792542327882
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 004
    • Zip Code: 03216
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,372.00
    • Tax Year: 2021
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Merrimack Valley High School
    • School - District: Andover
    • School - Elementary: Andover Elem/Middle School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Andover Elem/Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 160
    • Lot: 539
    • Lot - Sqft: 87120.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 300.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1573.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2470.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1573.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 732.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 165.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $209,100
    • Assessment Year: 2021
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1790
    Utilities
    • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 750 Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Brown
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Bathroom w/5 Ft. Diameter, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter
    • Features - Exterior: Outbuilding, Patio, Porch - Covered, Shed
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Metal
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 7
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Other
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Equipment: Stove-Gas, Stove-Wood
    • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Laundry - Basement
    • Flooring: Softwood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Heating: Floor Furnace, Stove - Gas, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 13'9" X 11'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12'3" X 11'9"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 12' X 19"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 13'2" X 8'11"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 12'1" X 10'8"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 7'10" X 11'3"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 9'8" X 8'10"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
    Multi Family
    Multi-Family Information
    • Units Per Building: 1

    Property History for 166 Plains Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 18, 2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1501893996

    $259,900
    Nov 18, 2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4932006

    $259,900
    Oct 13, 2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4932006

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/18/2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1501893996

    $259,900
    11/18/2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4932006

    $259,900
    10/13/2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4932006

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    Public Records for 166 Plains Road

    Taxable ValueLand$114,000Additions$229,300Total$343,300
    Tax Record2025$5,029 ($419 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,553 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,553 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1700Year Renovated1700ZoningRR RCountyMERRIMACKAPNANDV M:00004 B:000160 L:000539

    Schools near 166 Plains Road

    This home is within Andover School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Andover Elementary School
    PublicK to 8

    Merrimack Valley High School
    Public9 to 12

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