259 Shem Valley Rd

Alexandria, NH 03222

$189,500
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,208 Sq. Ft.
$86 / Sq. Ft.
2,208
Sq. Ft.
$86
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/31/17
Closed 5/31/17

Description

Quaintly nestled amongst the backdrop of Cardigan Mountain in the heart of the Newfound Lake region, past meandering stone walls & far reaching, treelined views, down a winding drive you will find HOME. Enticing attributes will greet you from drive's edge, such as an iconic woodshop graced w/ a field of lilies, to the 2 barns made from timbers harvested on the property. Whether your lifestyle requires space for animals or room for entertaining, this property is well suited for both! Large barn features...Quaintly nestled amongst the backdrop of Cardigan Mountain in the heart of the Newfound Lake region, past meandering stone walls & far reaching, treelined views, down a winding drive you will find HOME. Enticing attributes will greet you from drive's edge, such as an iconic woodshop graced w/ a field of lilies, to the 2 barns made from timbers harvested on the property. Whether your lifestyle requires space for animals or room for entertaining, this property is well suited for both! Large barn features a multipurpose space complete w/ builtin bar & custom lighting, perfect for entertaining. Utilize the 2nd barn to store equipment, or as a garage! Maple sugaring on your list? Enjoy the sugar shackinspired pavilion which would also make a great picnic area next to firepit! Impeccably maintained home awaits w/ 2 1stfloor bedrooms & 2 additional on the lower level! Gorgeous wide pine floors grace dining & family room, & reach to the vaulted vgroove ceilings. So much to see! Convenient location to Cardigan Mountain AMC lodge, Cardigan Mountain orchard! Enjoy beach rights to Wellington State Beach on Newfound Lake as an Alexandria resident! Ragged Mountain Ski resort just a short drive! A slice of heaven everywhere you turn! Come visit for yourself!
  1. Listed by Heather Thompson-McAfee • Bean Group / Bedford

Sold By BHHS Verani Belmont

Property Details for 259 Shem Valley Road

Parking
Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+
Zoning
ZONE 2
LISTING CLOSED: 05/31/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 259 Shem Valley Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4619669
Days on Market7
Taxes$2,934 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1995
Lot Size6.30 AC / 274,428 SF
CountyGrafton County
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Building Information for 259 Shem Valley Road

Stories1Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size6.30 AC / 274,428 SF

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Property Information for 259 Shem Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Rural
  • City: Alexandria
  • County: NH-Grafton
  • Directions: From the Center of Alexandria, take Cardigan Mountain Road to the end, stay left onto Shem Valley Road, go over one lane bridge and up the hill, third house on the left..see workshop by the road on left, house and barns sit back from road.
  • Latitude: 43.641414308532312
  • Longitude: -71.862236796295448
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 407
  • Zip: 03222
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $2,934.00
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Notes: 2016
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Newfound Regional High Sch
  • School - District: Newfound Sch Dst SAU 4
  • School - Elementary: Bristol Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Newfound Memorial Middle Sch
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Footprint: 48x26 24x20
  • Lot: 34
  • Lot - Sqft: 274428.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.3
  • Road Frontage Length: 450.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1728.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 480.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3456.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2208.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1248.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Farm - Horse/Animal, Maple Sugar
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1995
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck
  • Roads: Dirt, Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork
  • Flooring: Carpet, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
  • Heating: Hot Air, Stove, Stove - 2, Stove - Gas, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x21
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x18.5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19x23
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12.8x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.8x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9x15
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 259 Shem Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598812843

$190,000—
May 31, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4619669

$189,500—
May 31, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4619669

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598812843

$190,000
05/31/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4619669

$189,500
05/31/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4619669

—

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

Public Records for 259 Shem Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$58,400Additions$210,500Total$268,900
Tax Record2025$5,343 ($445 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,217 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,217 SqFtStories1Lot Size274,602 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningTOWNWICountyGRAFTONAPNALEX M:00407 B:000034 L:000000

Schools near 259 Shem Valley Road

This home is within Newfound Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bridgewater-Hebron Village School
Public - PK to 5
Newfound Memorial Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newfound Regional High School
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Bridgewater-Hebron Village School
PublicPK to 5

Newfound Memorial Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newfound Regional High School
Public9 to 13

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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