170 MacDowell Road

Closed 12/1/16
Closed 12/1/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$310,000
3 beds2,200 sqft
170 MacDowell Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.07 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$141/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

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!

    Sold By Keller Williams Realty Metro-Keene

    Listing closed: 12/01/2016 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4503978

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    Property Information for 170 MacDowell Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,804 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Hillsborough County
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 1
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1979
    • Lot Size: 3.07 AC / 133,729 SF
    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
    Peterborough Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 4
    South Meadow School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Conval Regional High School
    		Public - 9 to 13
    Mountain Shadows School
    		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

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