171 Thorndike Pond Road

Closed 8/28/20
Closed 8/28/20
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Last Sold Price
$640,000
7 beds5,618 sqft$114/sqft
171 Thorndike Pond Rd, Jaffrey, NH 03452

Description

Historically known as "High Mowing", where in a tent in a field, Willa Cather penned her beloved novels, this superbly situated Gambrel Colonial . . . privately set on a hilltop with views across open meadow, has gracious appointments from an earlier era, with a superb state-of -the art kitchen,updated in 2014 with cherry flooring,5 burner induction range, wall ovens, built-in refrigerator, 4 refrigerator drawers, two wine refrigerators, two sinks, quartz countertops, coffee station and more! Gracious...Historically known as "High Mowing", where in a tent in a field, Willa Cather penned her beloved novels, this superbly situated Gambrel Colonial . . . privately set on a hilltop with views across open meadow, has gracious appointments from an earlier era, with a superb state-of -the art kitchen,updated in 2014 with cherry flooring,5 burner induction range, wall ovens, built-in refrigerator, 4 refrigerator drawers, two wine refrigerators, two sinks, quartz countertops, coffee station and more! Gracious sized rooms for entertaining or hosting family events. Above the attached two car garage is a huge space for a studio or rec room. Attached is a two bedroom rental cottage. Detached is a library, 26' x 38', with its own septic system, HVAC heating and cooling system, kitchenette and half bath, vaulted ceilinged office space and 1 1/2 stories of book stacks. It's a deluxe home office! Two additional rustic outbuildings. Property is a world apart yet walking distance to Thorndike Pond, Jaffrey Center village with its inn, lectures and concerts at its historic meeting house, and stately homes, and has a state forest across the road, protecting the country environment.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/28/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heather Peterson • Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty

Sold By Dimacale & Gracie R.E.

Property Details for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4799829
Days on Market
70
Taxes
$16,708 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
19.00 AC / 827,640 SF
County
Cheshire County
Zoning
Rural
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Building Information for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size19.00 AC / 827,640 SF

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Property Information for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Jaffrey
  • County: NH-Cheshire
  • Latitude: 42.840792931896473
  • Longitude: -72.054534203704847
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 229
  • Zip: 03452
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $16,707.95
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Conant High School
  • School - District: Jaffrey-Rindge Coop Sch Dst
  • School - Elementary: Jaffrey Grade School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 24
  • Lot - Sqft: 827640.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 555.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 5618.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 8238.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5618.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 390.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2230.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
  • Utilities: DSL
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Features - Exterior: Guest House, Outbuilding, Porch - Screened, Shed
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt, Standing Seam
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop - Induction, Wine Cooler
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor
  • Baths - Total: 6
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 4
  • Rooms - Total: 15
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Rec Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study, Level 2: Sunroom
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 7
  • Features - Interior: Attic, Fireplaces - 3+
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Radiator, Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 37' x 18'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 23'6" x 17'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20' x 21'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20' x 15'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14' x 10'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Den
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 17' x 11' + 6' x 10'6"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14' x 15'6"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12'9" x 9"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14' x 16'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13'4" x 8'8"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 13'10" x 17'4"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11' x 12' plus alcove
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 10' x 13'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 9' x 6'6"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 25' x 22'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Rec Room

Property History for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4799829

$640,000—
Aug 28, 2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4799829

—
Aug 24, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676424014

$640,000

+162.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4799829

$640,000
08/28/2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4799829

—
08/24/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676424014

$640,000

+162.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

Taxable ValueLand$156,495Additions$922,100Total$1,078,595
Tax Record2025$20,439 ($1,703 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,603 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,603 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt350 SqFtStories2Lot Size827,640 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1899Year Renovated1899ZoningR1CountyCHESHIREAPNJAFF M:229 B:24 L:

Schools near 171 Thorndike Pond Road

This home is within Jaffrey-Rindge Coop School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jaffrey Grade School
Public - PK to 5
Conant Middle High School (M)
Public - 6 to 8
Conant High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jaffrey Grade School
PublicPK to 5

Conant Middle High School (M)
Public6 to 8

Conant High School
Public9 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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This home: 171 Thorndike Pond Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452
$640,000
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5,618
827,640
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$137,533
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3,547
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4,247
2,617,956
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