242 South Road

Closed 8/16/19
Closed 8/16/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$372,000
4 beds1,872 sqft
242 South Rd, Kensington, NH 03833
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.24 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Pride of ownership in this meticulously maintained home! Extensive renovations through out the years, home originally a cape, now a 2 story colonial, over sized 2 car garage, 40 year architectural roof shingles, Burnham 4 zone boiler w/circulator prepped for additional zone. superstore hot water heater, updated septic system, wired for generator, new drilled well and new well pump, new filter system, Tastefully painted, gleaming hardwood floors, first floor bedroom with in-law potential,2nd floor...Pride of ownership in this meticulously maintained home! Extensive renovations through out the years, home originally a cape, now a 2 story colonial, over sized 2 car garage, 40 year architectural roof shingles, Burnham 4 zone boiler w/circulator prepped for additional zone. superstore hot water heater, updated septic system, wired for generator, new drilled well and new well pump, new filter system, Tastefully painted, gleaming hardwood floors, first floor bedroom with in-law potential,2nd floor master bedroom with walkin closet and 3/4 bath, 2 additional bedrooms on 2nd level with Boston closets, Additional full bath with laundry hook-ups on 2nd floor. Daylight walk out basement all studded for future expansion, awesome 24x14 private back deck, with 60 x100 flat back yard, Wonderful commuter location 3.2 miles to Exit 1, 95 & 495, 2.5 miles to Amesbury Mass. Enjoy all that Kensington has to offer, beautiful state of art Sawyer Park, Sau 16 School District, and a great small hometown feel! Open House on Saturday June 29th 11-2 and Sunday June 30th 11-2

    Sold By Coco, Early & Associates/Bridge Realty

    • Listed by: Donna Carter • Donna Carter Real Estate
    Listing closed: 08/16/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4760987

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    Property Information for 242 South Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,498 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 5
    • Zoning: RES
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1964
    • Lot Size: 1.24 AC / 54,014 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Kensington
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Rte 107 is South Road, heading East from the Rte 150 intersection house will be on your left.
    • Latitude: 42.907137217082408
    • Longitude: -70.933857981129165
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 3
    • Zip: 03833
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,498.00
    • Tax Rate: 18.55%
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Exeter High School
    • School - District: Exeter School District SAU #16
    • School - Elementary: Kensington Elementary
    • School - Middle/Jr: Cooperative Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Footprint: 36x24, 12x12, 22x26
    • Lot: 49
    • Lot - Sqft: 54014.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.24
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1872.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2736.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1872.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 864.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $350,300
    • Assessment Year: 2018
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Plan Survey Number: 22891
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1964
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
    • Sewer: Leach Field - At Grade, Private, Replacement Leach Field, Septic Design Available, Septic
    • Utilities: Gas - At Street
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Access Parking, Hard Surface Flooring
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Windows - Double Pane, Windows - Storm
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Roughed In, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Antenna
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, In-Law Suite, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Storage - Indoor, Laundry - 2nd Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
    • Cooling: Other
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom

    Property History for 242 South Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 16, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4760987

    		$372,000—
    Aug 1, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4760987

    		—
    Jun 25, 2019

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4760987

    		$379,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/16/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4760987

    $372,000
    08/01/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4760987

    —
    06/25/2019

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4760987

    $379,900

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

    Public Records for 242 South Road

    Taxable ValueLand$254,900Additions$342,100Total$597,000
    Tax Record2025$8,525 ($710 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,458 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,008 SqFtStories2Lot Size53,971 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1964ZoningRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNKENS M:00003 L:000049 S:000000

    Schools near 242 South Road

    This home is within Exeter Region Coop School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Kensington Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 5
    Cooperative Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Exeter High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Kensington Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    Cooperative Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Exeter 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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    $372,000
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    54,014
    246 South Road, Kensington, NH 03833
    $525,000
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    77,101
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