24 Courthouse Road

Closed 10/30/15

Sold

Last Sold Price

$907,500

4 beds4 baths4,064 sqft$223/sqft

24 Courthouse Rd, Amherst, NH 03031

Single FamilyProperty Type

7.1 acresLot Size

1790Year Built

$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Perfectly placed at the end of a long gravel driveway is the Charles H Atherton home. Owned by one of the most prominent men in Amherst from 1797-1855, Charles H Atherton, was a Harvard graduate, served as county register of probate, and was a NH and US representative and senator. Flash forward to 2015 and you have one of the most gorgeous homes in Amherst with no amenities spared. Recently renovated kitchen is fit for a chef, offering commercial grade appliances, custom built cabinetry, and soapstone...Perfectly placed at the end of a long gravel driveway is the Charles H Atherton home. Owned by one of the most prominent men in Amherst from 1797-1855, Charles H Atherton, was a Harvard graduate, served as county register of probate, and was a NH and US representative and senator. Flash forward to 2015 and you have one of the most gorgeous homes in Amherst with no amenities spared. Recently renovated kitchen is fit for a chef, offering commercial grade appliances, custom built cabinetry, and soapstone counter tops. Cozy dining room with built in cabinetry, chair rail, raised paneling, fireplace and boxed in beams add that special detail. Formal living room is unique in its own right with 3 foot deep walls, custom built in shelving, coffered ceilings and wide pine floors. Three generously sized bedrooms and master ensuite with walk in closets. Outside, enjoy your patio overlooking the beautiful gardens and pond. Fully functional 2 story barn, 2 car garage and plenty of private land.

Sold By BHHS Verani Amherst

Listed by: Kathryn Early • Coco, Early & Associates

Listing closed: 10/30/2015 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4426544

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Property Information for 24 Courthouse Road

Property Details

Taxes: $22,258 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Detached
County: Hillsborough County
Parking: Parking Spaces 2
Zoning: H

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1790
Lot Size: 7.10 AC / 309,276 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Area Description: Historic District
City: Amherst

County: NH-Hillsborough
Directions: Amherst Street to Courthouse Road
Latitude: 42.860460198423
Longitude: -71.621351718902
Road Frontage: TBD
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Zip: 03031
Zip Code: 03031

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $22,258.00
Tax Year: 2015

Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Souhegan High School
School - District: Souhegan Cooperative

School - Elementary: Clark Elementary School
School - Middle/Jr: Amherst Middle

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Gravel

Property

Lot Information

Lot - Sqft: 309276.0
Lot Size Acres: 7.1

Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4064.0
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: 1936.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4064.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1936.0

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $834,900
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Stone
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1790

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Private

Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Features - Exterior: Fence - Full, Patio, Window Screens
Roads: Paved, Public

Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Mini Fridge, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walkout
Basement Description: Dirt, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
Baths - Total: 4
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 2
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 13
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Equipment: Irrigation System
Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 17x20
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 15x17
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 16x20
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 26x22
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Family Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 25x20
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 27x15
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 14x17
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 16x15
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 10x13
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 12

Room Dimensions: 13x25
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Den

Room 13

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Other

Room 14

Room Dimensions: 14x15
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Other

Room 15

Room Dimensions: 6x12
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Other

Room 16

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 17

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 18

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Room 19

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Property History for 24 Courthouse Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 30, 2015	Sold MLS PIN #71848270	$907,500	—
Oct 30, 2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4426544	$907,500	—
Oct 22, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #564394795	$907,533	-1.5% / yr
Oct 6, 2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4426544		—
Sep 28, 2015	Pending MLS PIN #71848270		—
Sep 28, 2015	Active Under Contract MLS PIN #71848270		—
Jun 1, 2015	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4426544	$995,000	—
Jun 1, 2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71848270	$995,000	—
Jul 8, 2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #894093		—
Dec 24, 2003	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285129625	$1,085,000	—
Dec 19, 2003	Sold New England Real Estate Network #124647	$1,085,000	—
Dec 19, 2003	Pending New England Real Estate Network #124647		—
Nov 9, 2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #124647	$1,100,000	—
May 9, 2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #894093	$1,100,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/30/2015	Sold MLS PIN #71848270	$907,500
10/30/2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4426544	$907,500
10/22/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #564394795	$907,533 -1.5% / yr
10/06/2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4426544	—
09/28/2015	Pending MLS PIN #71848270	—
09/28/2015	Active Under Contract MLS PIN #71848270	—
06/01/2015	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4426544	$995,000
06/01/2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71848270	$995,000
07/08/2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #894093	—
12/24/2003	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285129625	$1,085,000
12/19/2003	Sold New England Real Estate Network #124647	$1,085,000
12/19/2003	Pending New England Real Estate Network #124647	—
11/09/2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #124647	$1,100,000
05/09/2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #894093	$1,100,000

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

Public Records for 24 Courthouse Road

Taxable ValueLand$194,200Additions$1,068,900Total$1,263,100

Tax Record2025$30,289 ($2,524 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,674 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,674 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,324 SqFtStories2Lot Size313,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790Year Renovated1790ZoningHCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNAMHS M:016 B:017 L:000

Schools near 24 Courthouse Road

This home is within Amherst School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Clark-Wilkins School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.7 mi
7/10	Amherst Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	3.4 mi
9/10	Souhegan Coop High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Clark School	Public - Nearby school	K to 1	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Clark-Wilkins School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.7 mi
7/10	Amherst Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	3.4 mi
9/10	Souhegan Coop High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.2 mi
NR	Clark School PublicK to 1 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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2 Thornton Ferry Rd I, Amherst, NH 03031	$565,000	3	2	2,086	286,625
160 Amherst Street, Amherst, NH 03031	$449,000	2	2	1,176	26,136
40 Courthouse Road, Amherst, NH 03031	$900,000	4	3	3,128	250,470
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