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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,803 sqft$283/sqft
188 Forest Rd, Hancock, NH 03449
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.7 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$283/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away on 2.7 acres, this 1850 Cape offers the perfect balance of charm, comfort, and country living. With its classic red clapboard exterior and timeless character, the home welcomes you with warmth the moment you arrive. Inside, wide-pine floors, a woodstove in the kitchen, and a cozy fireplace in the living room create a relaxed, inviting feel. The flexible layout includes three bedrooms and two full baths, along with sunlit living and dining spaces ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings...Tucked away on 2.7 acres, this 1850 Cape offers the perfect balance of charm, comfort, and country living. With its classic red clapboard exterior and timeless character, the home welcomes you with warmth the moment you arrive. Inside, wide-pine floors, a woodstove in the kitchen, and a cozy fireplace in the living room create a relaxed, inviting feel. The flexible layout includes three bedrooms and two full baths, along with sunlit living and dining spaces ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. A three-season porch and spacious deck extend the living space outdoors, offering spots to savor morning coffee, evening sunsets, or peaceful views of the surrounding landscape. Step outside and you’ll find room to embrace the seasons—whether tending a garden, exploring the wooded edges of the property, or relaxing under the shade of mature trees. A shed and attached garage add convenience, while the partially finished lower level offers room to grow. Located in the heart of Hillsborough County and within the Contoocook Valley School District, the property combines peaceful seclusion with easy access to nearby villages, local trails, and everyday amenities. As part of the sale, an additional .7-acre lot across the street - once home to Hancock’s historic School House 8 - provides even more opportunity for gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying extra space in your own country retreat.

    Sold By The Mollers Inc.

    • Listed by: Sadie Halliday • EXP Realty Cell: 603-660-2321
    Listing closed: 10/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5058497

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    Property Information for 188 Forest Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,845 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: Rural - Agricultural
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1850
    • Lot Size: 2.70 AC / 117,612 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Hancock
    • County: NH-Hillsborough
    • Latitude: 42.962106000001000
    • Longitude: -71.951531000000003
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: R08
    • Zip Code: 03449
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 71
    • Lot: 0
    • Lot Features: Country Setting
    • Lot Size Acres: 2.7
    • Road Frontage Length: 110.0
    • Total Finished Area: 1803.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 1320.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 483.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 117612.0
    • Total Area: 1803.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $272,600
    • Assessment Year: 2024
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1850
    • School District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
    • High School: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
    • Middle/Jr School: Great Brook School
    • Elementary School: Hancock Elementary School
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Eversource
    • Cable Company: Comcast/Xfinity
    • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private
    • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Red
    • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Partial
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Porch
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
    • Heating: Oil, Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.75
    • Rooms Total: 10
    • Bathrooms Full: 2
    • Bathrooms Half: 0
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bathrooms Total: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Mudroom
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Porch
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bathroom Full
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bathroom Full
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study

    Property History for 188 Forest Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 24, 2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5058497

    $510,000
    Oct 24, 2025

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5058497

    Aug 27, 2025

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #5058497

    $538,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/24/2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5058497

    $510,000
    10/24/2025

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5058497

    08/27/2025

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #5058497

    $538,000

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

    Public Records for 188 Forest Road

    Taxable ValueLand$77,000Additions$195,600Total$272,600
    Tax Record2025$7,379 ($615 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,381 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,381 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850Year Renovated1850ZoningRURALRCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNHNCK M:00R08 L:000071 S:000000

    Schools near 188 Forest 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
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Hancock Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Great Brook School
    Public5 to 8

    Conval Regional High School
    Public9 to 13

    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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