231 MacDowell Rd

1,384 Sq. Ft.
$118 / Sq. Ft.
1,384
Sq. Ft.
$118
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This great saltbox home on 5.2 acres provides a wonderful opportunity to have abundant privacy yet easy access to all of the amenities Peterborough has to offer. The saltbox has a cathedral ceiling in the kitchen making it light and bright. The floorplan seamlessly flows into the open living room and dining area complemented by a central fireplace and built-in cabinetry. There is a bath on the main level and upstairs is a large master bedroom and full bath and a smaller second bedroom. In the basement...This great saltbox home on 5.2 acres provides a wonderful opportunity to have abundant privacy yet easy access to all of the amenities Peterborough has to offer. The saltbox has a cathedral ceiling in the kitchen making it light and bright. The floorplan seamlessly flows into the open living room and dining area complemented by a central fireplace and built-in cabinetry. There is a bath on the main level and upstairs is a large master bedroom and full bath and a smaller second bedroom. In the basement there is room for expansion and a pellet stove providing an alternative heating source. Many improvements have been added such as a replacement leach field 2004, basement French drain system and sump pump 2005, drilled well 2005, hardwood floors 2005, new 50 year roof with transferable warranty 2015, exterior siding repairs 2015 and painting inside and out 2015.
  1. Listed by Lawrence Jadlocki • BHG Masiello Peterborough

Sold By RE/MAX Properties/Nashua

Property Details for 231 MacDowell Road

Parking
Parking Spaces 2
Zoning
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LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 231 MacDowell Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4431783
Days on Market98
Taxes$5,122 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1986
Lot Size5.20 AC / 226,512 SF
CountyHillsborough County
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Building Information for 231 MacDowell Road

Stories2Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size5.20 AC / 226,512 SF

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$1,255 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$828

Property Taxes

$427

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 231 MacDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Peterborough
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Directions: 101 West to Union Street to Windy Row to Right on MacDowell to 231 on Left
  • Latitude: 42.89184364459
  • Longitude: -71.973321238098
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 03458
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,121.85
  • Tax Rate: 30.56%
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • 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: 2.00
  • Driveway: Common/Shared, Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 226512.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.2
  • Road Frontage Length: 200.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1384.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • 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 Tot Below Grade: 672.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1384.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 672.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Assessment Amount: $167,600
  • Assessment Year: 2014
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • ROW - Parcel Access: No
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1986
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Replacement Leach Field, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Green
  • Features - Exterior: Patio
  • Roads: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 5
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplaces - 1, Living/Dining
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellet
  • Heating: Alternative Heat Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Pellet
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 16
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 17
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Property History for 231 MacDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4431783

$162,900—
Oct 6, 2015

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4431783

—
Jun 19, 2015

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4431783

$167,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4431783

$162,900
10/06/2015

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4431783

—
06/19/2015

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4431783

$167,900

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

Public Records for 231 MacDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$63,900Additions$194,400Total$258,300
Tax Record2024$8,395 ($700 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt852 SqFtStories2Lot Size226,512 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningRCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNPTBR M:U034 B:001 L:003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 231 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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