197 Chance Pond Rd

Franklin, NH 03235

$395,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,376 Sq. Ft.
$166 / Sq. Ft.
2,376
Sq. Ft.
$166
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/18/24
Closed 7/18/24

Description

Open house sat 6/15: 11am - 1pm. Welcome to your new home at 197 Chance Pond Road! This charming waterfront New Englander is located on Chance Pond Brook and features 3+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The expansive layout is ideal for entertaining guests or spending time with family, and the peaceful backyard ON THE WATER is perfect for relaxing or hosting barbecues. Picture your friends and family gathered round your fire pit as you watch, and listen to, the tranquil water pass by… And let the serene...Open house sat 6/15: 11am - 1pm. Welcome to your new home at 197 Chance Pond Road! This charming waterfront New Englander is located on Chance Pond Brook and features 3+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The expansive layout is ideal for entertaining guests or spending time with family, and the peaceful backyard ON THE WATER is perfect for relaxing or hosting barbecues. Picture your friends and family gathered round your fire pit as you watch, and listen to, the tranquil water pass by… And let the serene sounds of the water lull you to sleep at night. If you enjoy fishing, native brook trout can be caught right in your backyard most of the spring and summer. Your lovingly cared for yard offers a fruit-bearing peach tree, apple tree, blackberry bushes and grape vines. You’ll love the convenience of being close to schools, the Northern Rail Trail, and you are practically a “stone’s throw” to Webster Lake and Chance Pond, as well as the Pemigewasset River. Plus, you’re only minutes away from tons of shopping and restaurants! With plenty of room to offer, this is an excellent home for families of all sizes, or folks needing extra space for a home office (or two). Come see this beautiful home today!
  1. Listed by Pamela Adami • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/N Conway

Sold By Century 21 NE Group

Property Details for 197 Chance Pond Road

Parking
Driveway, Parking Spaces 4
Water Body Type
Brook/Stream
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
R1W&S
LISTING CLOSED: 07/18/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 197 Chance Pond Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5000270
Days on Market4
Taxes$6,063 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1890
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyMerrimack County
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Building Information for 197 Chance Pond Road

Stories2Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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$2,008

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Property Information for 197 Chance Pond Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Franklin
  • County: NH-Merrimack
  • Directions: Main St to Chance Pond. Go 1/2 mile, property is on the right side of the road.
  • Latitude: 43.447474000001002
  • Longitude: -71.667612000000005
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 97
  • Zip Code: 03235
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,063.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Franklin High School
  • School - District: Franklin/Hill Sch Dsct SAU #18
  • School - Elementary: Paul A. Smith School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Franklin Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Capacity: .00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 40
  • Lot - Sqft: 43560.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 308.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2376.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2945.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2376.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 569.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Measured
  • Water Frontage Length: 450.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Chance Pond Branch
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $372,900
  • Assessment Year: 2023
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Block, Fieldstone
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1890
Utilities
  • Electric Company: EverSource
  • Fuel Company: Heatable
  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - Available, Telephone Available
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior, Vinyl Exterior
  • Features - Exterior: Storage
  • Roads: Paved
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove - Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Interior Access, Partial, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 10
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Mudroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Family Room
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Laundry Hook-ups, Walk-in Closet, Window Treatment, Attic - Pulldown
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rented: No

Property History for 197 Chance Pond Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537288817

$395,000

+29.6% / yr

Jul 18, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5000270

$395,000—
Jul 18, 2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5000270

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537288817

$395,000

+29.6% / yr

07/18/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5000270

$395,000
07/18/2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5000270

—

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

Public Records for 197 Chance Pond Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,200Additions$275,700Total$383,900
Tax Record2025$6,768 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,152 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningR1W&SCountyMERRIMACKAPNFRKN M:097 B:040 L:

Schools near 197 Chance Pond Road

This home is within Franklin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Paul A. Smith School
Public - PK to 3
Franklin Middle School
Public - 4 to 8
Franklin High School
Public - 9 to 13
Bessie C. Rowell School
Public - 3 to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Paul A. Smith School
PublicPK to 3

Franklin Middle School
Public4 to 8

Franklin High School
Public9 to 13

Bessie C. Rowell School
Public3 to 4

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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