251 MacDowell Road

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Active
$425,000
4 beds1,750 sqft
251 MacDowell Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
Est: $2,895/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.89 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming 4-bedroom Cape nestled in desirable West Peterborough. This bright and airy home features a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a welcoming morning kitchen with refrigerator and ample room for a table, and a brand-new kitchen with new appliances. First-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. The property also includes a 1-car attached garage and a portable shelter for extra storage. Ideally located near Adams Playground and scenic MacDowell Reservoir, with easy access to Route 101...Charming 4-bedroom Cape nestled in desirable West Peterborough. This bright and airy home features a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a welcoming morning kitchen with refrigerator and ample room for a table, and a brand-new kitchen with new appliances. First-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. The property also includes a 1-car attached garage and a portable shelter for extra storage. Ideally located near Adams Playground and scenic MacDowell Reservoir, with easy access to Route 101 for convenient commuting, this home offers a wonderful blend of comfort, convenience, and charm.
25 days on Market
  • Listed by: Matthew Despres • Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
Last updated: 09/13/2026 11:45 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5105117

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Property Information for 251 MacDowell Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,383 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Hillsborough County
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 0.89 AC / 38,768 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Peterborough
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Directions: From Union Street, take Windy Row. Right on Macdowell. #251 is 3rd house on left. GPS is accurate.
  • Latitude: 42.891743000001000
  • Longitude: -71.976078999999999
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 31
  • Zip Code: 03458
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: -
  • Lot: 5
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Wooded, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.89
  • Total Finished Area: 1750.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1750.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 910.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 38768.0
  • Total Area: 2660.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1962
  • School District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
  • High School: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
  • Middle/Jr School: South Meadow School
  • Elementary School: Peterborough Elem School
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Telephone Available
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.75
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
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: Bedroom

Property History for 251 MacDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5105117

$425,000—
May 19, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490516922

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5105117

$425,000
05/19/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490516922

$280,000

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

Public Records for 251 MacDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$59,300Additions$164,400Total$223,700
Tax Record2025$7,270 ($606 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt832 SqFtStories1Lot Size38,768 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated2023ZoningFAMILYCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNPTBR M:U031 B:005 L:000

Schools near 251 MacDowell Road

This home is within Contoocook Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peterborough Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
South Meadow School
Public - 5 to 8
Conval Regional High School
Public - 9 to 13
Mountain Shadows School
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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More information about 251 MacDowell Road, Peterborough, NH 03458

251 MacDowell Road is a single family home for sale in Peterborough, NH 03458. This property was listed for sale on August 14, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan, it's currently listed at $425,000. It has been on the market for a total of 25 days and was last sold on May 19, 2022. This listing's school district is Contoocook Valley School District. Nearby schools include Peterborough Elementary School, South Meadow School and Conval Regional High School. 251 MacDowell Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,750 sqft single family home built in 1962.

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