17 Forest Brook Rd

Newbury, NH 03255

$280,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2,396 Sq. Ft.
$117 / Sq. Ft.
2,396
Sq. Ft.
$117
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/27/19
Closed 6/27/19

Description

Up a country road amidst the Bald Sunapee mountain range & sandwiched between 2 pastures at the beginning of a lovely subdivision you will find this custom-built, one-owner, beautiful Maine Post & Beam Cape on 3+ acres. The back yard provides a fishing stream & abuts common land. Just down the road you have access to Gillingham Pond. Such a pristine, pastoral setting w/apple trees & a screened porch in the back of the house to make you feel at peace. Enter into a slate mudroom w/laundry & half bath....Up a country road amidst the Bald Sunapee mountain range & sandwiched between 2 pastures at the beginning of a lovely subdivision you will find this custom-built, one-owner, beautiful Maine Post & Beam Cape on 3+ acres. The back yard provides a fishing stream & abuts common land. Just down the road you have access to Gillingham Pond. Such a pristine, pastoral setting w/apple trees & a screened porch in the back of the house to make you feel at peace. Enter into a slate mudroom w/laundry & half bath. The gleaming, just restored wood floors welcome you to an open concept kitchen/dining/living room w/fireplace & wood stove. A first floor bedroom & full bath round out this level. Upstairs is a loft area overlooking the main level w/plenty of skylights to let the sun pour in. Add a wall and this could be a 3rd bedroom as it is a 3 bedroom septic. A 3/4 bath & master bedroom w/under window storage benches & double closets round out this level. On to the mostly finished basement w/wooden bar & stools, a dart board & space for a pool table to provide endless family fun. There is even storage for your wine collection or canned goods! The garage features a cedar closet & a heated office space above, ideal for the person who wants to work from home yet feel detached...you can't beat this commute! Only minutes to Mt. and Lake Sunapee, easy highway access yet you feel like you have found your country retreat! 1.5 hours to Boston, this well-loved gem awaits its next owner!
  1. Listed by Laura Hallahan • Laura Hallahan REALTOR

Sold By Laura Hallahan REALTOR

Property Details for 17 Forest Brook Road

Development / Subdivision
Forest Brook
Water Body Type
Stream
Zoning
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 06/27/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 17 Forest Brook Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4735157
Days on Market101
Taxes$3,895 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1985
Lot Size3.10 AC / 135,036 SF
CountyMerrimack County
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Building Information for 17 Forest Brook Road

Stories1Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size3.10 AC / 135,036 SF

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Property Information for 17 Forest Brook Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newbury
  • County: NH-Merrimack
  • Directions: I-89 to exit 9, west on Route 103 to Bradford. Left on W. Main to Fairgrounds Rd. to Pleasant View on right, Forest Brook on left, house on right. From New London, 103A to 103 east to right on Village Rd. across from Rainbow Garage, right on South Rd., left on Pleasant View, left on Forest Brook.
  • Latitude: 43.268146678280971
  • Longitude: -72.006710441802966
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 45
  • Zip: 03255
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,895.00
  • Tax Rate: 15.50%
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Kearsarge Regional HS
  • School - District: Kearsarge Sch Dst SAU #65
  • School - Elementary: Kearsarge Elem Bradford
  • School - Middle/Jr: Kearsarge Regional Middle Sch
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 741
  • Common Land Acres: 12.33
  • Lot: 064
  • Lot - Sqft: 135036.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.1
  • Road Frontage Length: 539.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1909.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 487.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Measured
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2877.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2396.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 71.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 410.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Shared Private
  • Water Body Name- EX: Gillingham Pond
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Assessment Amount: $251,300
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Plan Survey Number: 5308
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1985
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Cable Company: TDS
  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Private
  • Utilities: Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Telephone Available
  • Water Access Details: Shared-Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Natural
  • Features - Exterior: Porch - Screened
  • Roads: Dead End, Dirt, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Loft, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Rec Room
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Equipment: Stove-Wood
  • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Living/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 6x8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8x12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 6x8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8x16
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 7x9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x33 & 7x13
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Rec Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 17x27
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 14x21
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Porch

Property History for 17 Forest Brook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4735157

$280,000—
May 15, 2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4735157

—
Feb 3, 2019

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4735157

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4735157

$280,000
05/15/2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4735157

—
02/03/2019

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4735157

$325,000

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

Public Records for 17 Forest Brook Road

Taxable ValueLand$131,600Additions$423,100Total$554,700
Tax Record2025$5,813 ($484 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,672 SqFtStories2Lot Size135,036 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1997ZoningRESIDECountyMERRIMACKAPNNWBU M:045 B:741 L:064

Schools near 17 Forest Brook Road

This home is within Kearsarge Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford
Public - K to 5
Kearsarge Regional Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Kearsarge Regional High School
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford
PublicK to 5

Kearsarge Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kearsarge Regional High School
Public9 to 13

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