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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,311 sqft
242 Prospect Hill Rd, Sunapee, NH 03782
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$139/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to “Bolivar’s Rest,” a timeless Victorian masterpiece built circa 1905 by vaudeville legend Billy B. Van. Steeped in Hollywood history and New England charm, this grand home invites you in with its sweeping wraparound farmer’s porch and elegant circular driveway framed by mature trees. Inside, sunlight pours through tall windows, illuminating natural woodwork and high ceilings, Each room feels both gracious and inviting—from the expansive dining room perfect for lively gatherings, to the...Welcome to “Bolivar’s Rest,” a timeless Victorian masterpiece built circa 1905 by vaudeville legend Billy B. Van. Steeped in Hollywood history and New England charm, this grand home invites you in with its sweeping wraparound farmer’s porch and elegant circular driveway framed by mature trees. Inside, sunlight pours through tall windows, illuminating natural woodwork and high ceilings, Each room feels both gracious and inviting—from the expansive dining room perfect for lively gatherings, to the massive fireplace that anchors the heart of the home. The three floors of living space offer five spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and thoughtful touches like cedar-lined closets and charming architectural details that blend warmth with grandeur. 11Just minutes from Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee Resort, this property offers the rare combination of serenity and accessibility—only two hours from Boston and moments from I-89. Whether envisioned as a private residence, country retreat, or boutique inn, Bolivar’s Rest is more than a home—it’s a piece of living history, waiting for its next chapter.

    Sold By Dolan Real Estate

    • Listed by: Jessica & Anthony Dolan • Dolan Real Estate Phone: 603-359-9177
    Listing closed: 03/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5068603

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $795,000

    Avg days on market

    76

    Sale-to-list ratio

    86.3%

    Sunapee, NH

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    Principal and Interest

    $3,203

    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 242 Prospect Hill Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,783 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: RL - R
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1930
    • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Sunapee
    • County: NH-Sullivan
    • Latitude: 43.440832000000000
    • Longitude: -72.086006542327880
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 202
    • Zip Code: 03782
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0013
    • Lot: 000
    • Lot Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Rolling, Slight, Sloping, Timber, Wooded, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital
    • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 346.0
    • Total Finished Area: 4311.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 4311.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1244.0
    • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
    • Total Area: 5555.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1930
    • School District: Sunapee
    • High School: Sunapee Sr. High School
    • Middle/Jr School: Sunapee Middle High School
    • Elementary School: Sunapee Central School
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Water Source: Drilled Well
    • Utilities: Cable
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Membrane
    Interior Features
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
    • Basement Description: Full
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
    • Heating: Oil
    • Cooling: Attic Fan, None
    • Total Stories: 2
    • Rooms Total: 11
    • Bathrooms Full: 2
    • Bathrooms Half: 1
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bathrooms Total: 3

    Property History for 242 Prospect Hill Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 27, 2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5068603

    $600,000—
    Mar 27, 2026

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5068603

    —
    Feb 2, 2026

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5068603

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/27/2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5068603

    $600,000
    03/27/2026

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5068603

    —
    02/02/2026

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5068603

    —

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

    Public Records for 242 Prospect Hill Road

    Taxable ValueLand$186,000Additions$391,600Total$577,600
    Tax Record2025$6,094 ($508 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,789 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,789 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1982ZoningRL - RCountySULLIVANAPNSUNA M:202 B:13 L:

    Schools near 242 Prospect Hill Road

    This home is within Sunapee School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Sunapee Central School
    PublicK to 5

    Sunapee Middle High School
    Public6 to 8

    Sunapee Senior 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 242 Prospect Hill Road, Sunapee, NH 03782
    $600,000
    5
    4,311
    87,120
    –
    –
    2
    4,868
    557,568
    $270,000
    2
    –
    222,156
    –
    3
    2.5
    2,921
    226,948
    $159,900
    3
    2,300
    78,408
    –
    –
    –
    –
    1,323,788

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