261 Bell St

Manchester, NH 03103

$320,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,027 Sq. Ft.
$312 / Sq. Ft.
1,027
Sq. Ft.
$312
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/25/23
Closed 5/25/23

Description

Why rent when you can own? Welcome to 261 Bell Street, a cozy 2 Bed, 1 Bath ranch-style home located in the heart of Manchester, NH. Loved by the sellers for over 24 years this home is now ready for its new owners. The living room opens to the kitchen and dedicated dining room with original hardwood throughout. The dining room has a floor-to-ceiling window that lets in a ton of natural light. Make your way out to the backyard through the new sliding door to the updated back deck. The finished basement,...Why rent when you can own? Welcome to 261 Bell Street, a cozy 2 Bed, 1 Bath ranch-style home located in the heart of Manchester, NH. Loved by the sellers for over 24 years this home is now ready for its new owners. The living room opens to the kitchen and dedicated dining room with original hardwood throughout. The dining room has a floor-to-ceiling window that lets in a ton of natural light. Make your way out to the backyard through the new sliding door to the updated back deck. The finished basement, complete with new carpeting throughout, provides additional living space that can be used for another family room, home office, or gym. An added bonus is the partially finished third room in the basement. This home has been lovingly maintained with many updates, including a new roof, deck, gas range, lighting, kitchen cabinets, and counters. On-street parking with an option for off-street parking out in the back of the home. The fully-fenced backyard is complete with an apple tree, garden space, shed, and above-ground pool, great for cooling off during hot summer days. Located just a few blocks away from bustling Elm Street, this home is close to all the amenities and conveniences Manchester has to offer including, shopping, dining, public transportation, and entertainment options. City water, sewer, & natural gas. Easy access to highways, minutes to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Showings begin at the Public Open House 4/8 at 11 am.
  1. Listed by Kimberley Tufts • EXP Realty • Cell: 603-867-9072

Sold By Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 261 Bell Street

Parking
On Street
Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 05/26/2023 10:31 AM

Property Details for 261 Bell Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4947797
Days on Market11
Taxes$3,517 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
CountyHillsborough County
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Building Information for 261 Bell Street

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

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Property Information for 261 Bell Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Manchester
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Latitude: 42.981938697762253
  • Longitude: -71.456295813491820
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 0111
  • Zip Code: 03103
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,517.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Manchester Central High Sch
  • School - Elementary: Beech Street School
  • School - Middle/Jr: McLaughlin Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: None
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 000
  • Lot: 0017
  • Lot - Sqft: 3920.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 807.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 220.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 1479.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1027.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 452.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1945
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Fence - Full, Garden Space, Pool - Above Ground
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Insulated, Partially Finished, Roughed In, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 5
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Light, Laundry - Basement
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Units
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1

Property History for 261 Bell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4947797

$320,000—
Apr 17, 2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4947797

—
Apr 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4947797

$319,000—
Nov 1, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285222246

$83,600

+122.5% / yr

Oct 29, 1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #578633

$83,575—
Sep 24, 1999

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #578633

—
Sep 10, 1999

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #578633

$88,000—
Sep 10, 1999

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #578633

$83,900—
Jun 4, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285221232

$60,200—
Apr 14, 1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #705027

$54,001—
Apr 14, 1999

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #705027

—
Apr 13, 1999

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #705027

$58,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4947797

$320,000
04/17/2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4947797

—
04/06/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4947797

$319,000
11/01/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285222246

$83,600

+122.5% / yr

10/29/1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #578633

$83,575
09/24/1999

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #578633

—
09/10/1999

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #578633

$88,000
09/10/1999

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #578633

$83,900
06/04/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285221232

$60,200
04/14/1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #705027

$54,001
04/14/1999

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #705027

—
04/13/1999

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #705027

$58,000

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

Public Records for 261 Bell Street

Taxable ValueLand$68,400Additions$139,000Total$207,400
Tax Record2024$4,061 ($338 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt807 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt807 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945CountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNMNCH M:0111 B:000 L:0017

Schools near 261 Bell Street

This home is within Manchester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Beech Street School
Public - K to 4
Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Manchester Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Beech Street School
PublicK to 4

Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Manchester Central High School
Public9 to 12

Henry Wilson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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