Last Sold Price
3 beds2,200 sqft$141/sqft
170 MacDowell Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458

Description

In a world of its own...set well back from a quiet road by a long paved access drive winding through rhododendron and pine forest...is this superb envelope solar contemporary home. The custom built three bedroom, two bath residence set on an over 3 acre lot near Peterborough village offering complete privacy and protection includes such quality appointments as hard pine flooring, vaulted ceilings, open concept great room with brick wood stove hearth, glorious brick floored sun space with view over...In a world of its own...set well back from a quiet road by a long paved access drive winding through rhododendron and pine forest...is this superb envelope solar contemporary home. The custom built three bedroom, two bath residence set on an over 3 acre lot near Peterborough village offering complete privacy and protection includes such quality appointments as hard pine flooring, vaulted ceilings, open concept great room with brick wood stove hearth, glorious brick floored sun space with view over wonderfully landscaped natural setting, first floor master bedroom with generous closet space and private bath. Enjoy low maintenance and energy efficient living, just minutes from the village center, in a unique environment of tranquility and peace!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/01/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Andrew Peterson • The Petersons Inc.

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Metro-Keene

Property Details for 170 MacDowell Road

Status
MLS #
4503978
Days on Market
84
Taxes
$7,804 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
3.07 AC / 133,729 SF
Parking
Parking Spaces 1
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

Peterborough, NH

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Location

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Building Information for 170 MacDowell Road

Stories1Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size3.07 AC / 133,729 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,226 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,576

Property Taxes

$650

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 170 MacDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Peterborough
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Directions: From village center Take Main St. to High St on right to MacDowell Rd. on left to property on left.
  • Latitude: 42.88829368157
  • Longitude: -71.969382015869
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 03458
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,803.78
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
  • School - District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
  • School - Elementary: Peterborough Elem School
  • School - Middle/Jr: South Meadow School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Brick/Pavers, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 133729.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.07
  • Road Frontage Length: 248.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2200.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Tot BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3474.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1274.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2200.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1274.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1979
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Access Common Use Areas, Access Laundry No Steps, Access Parking
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Outbuilding
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Full
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 7
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Other, Level 1: Sunroom, Level 1: Utility Room, Level 1: Workshop
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Lead/Stain Glass, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Solar, Wood
  • Heating: Hot Air, Passive Solar, Stove, Stove - Gas, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: Other
  • Total Stories: 1.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10x16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8x10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16x10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13x14
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13x14
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 12x4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 40x9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full

Property History for 170 MacDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2016

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4503978

$310,000
Dec 1, 2016

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4503978

Jul 13, 2016

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4503978

$298,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2016

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4503978

$310,000
12/01/2016

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4503978

07/13/2016

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4503978

$298,500

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

Public Records for 170 MacDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$96,900Additions$291,000Total$387,900
Tax Record2025$12,607 ($1,051 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,750 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,750 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,274 SqFtStories1Lot Size133,729 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated2002ZoningRCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNPTBR M:U029 B:018 L:001

Schools near 170 MacDowell Road

This home is within Contoocook Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Private - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peterborough Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

South Meadow School
Public5 to 8

Conval Regional High School
Public9 to 13

Mountain Shadows School
Private1 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 170 MacDowell Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
$310,000
3
2,200
133,729
$274,500
4
2,544
132,422
$532,000
4
3,052
264,409
$449,000
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1,008
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