Last Sold Price
3 beds1,536 sqft$109/sqft
263 MacDowell Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458

Description

Vintage brick residence from the turn of the century retains much of its character...wood floors, 4 panel doors, built-ins, moldings with many upgrades...fresh painting inside and outside, many new windows, new basement insulation and moisture management systems, recent appliances and furnace, recent septic system and more! On-the-level living. Master bedroom is a two room suite with a sunny, southern exposure. Lovely grounds and wraparound deck. Detached garage has cement floor and power. Its attached...Vintage brick residence from the turn of the century retains much of its character...wood floors, 4 panel doors, built-ins, moldings with many upgrades...fresh painting inside and outside, many new windows, new basement insulation and moisture management systems, recent appliances and furnace, recent septic system and more! On-the-level living. Master bedroom is a two room suite with a sunny, southern exposure. Lovely grounds and wraparound deck. Detached garage has cement floor and power. Its attached shed has a dirt floor. Both offer great storage space. Walk to playground, parks and Nature's Green Grocer. Comcast internet and TV. No ice dams this past winter!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/15/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heather Peterson • The Petersons Inc.

Sold By BHG Masiello Peterborough

Property Details for 263 MacDowell Road

Status
MLS #
4385276
Days on Market
397
Taxes
$4,297 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1890
Lot Size
0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Parking
Parking Spaces 2
Zoning
Family

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$420,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

Peterborough, NH

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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$320,000 | 23 Currier Avenue, Peterborough, NH 03458
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$415,000 | 311 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$430,000 | 27 Webb Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
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Bedrooms
1,788
Square Feet
0.51
Acres
$470,000 | 6 Taylor Court, Peterborough, NH 03458
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 263 MacDowell Road

Stories1Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,207 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$849

Property Taxes

$358

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 263 MacDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Peterborough
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Latitude: 42.892299401838
  • Longitude: -71.977037107237
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Zip: 03458
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,296.74
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
  • School - District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
  • School - Elementary: Peterborough Elem School
  • School - Middle/Jr: South Meadow School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1536.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1536.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1536.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1536.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1890
Utilities
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: Other
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: yellow
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Outbuilding, Shed
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Features - Interior: Wood Stove Hook-up
  • Flooring: Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water, Stove - Wood
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18'x16' 8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17'x22' 8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12'x8.5'+11x11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10'x12'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12'8"x11' 8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full

Property History for 263 MacDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4385276

$167,000
Dec 15, 2015

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4385276

Sep 23, 2014

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4385276

$179,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4385276

$167,000
12/15/2015

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4385276

09/23/2014

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4385276

$179,900

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

Public Records for 263 MacDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,000Additions$166,900Total$223,900
Tax Record2025$7,277 ($606 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,536 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningFAMILYCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNPTBR M:U031 B:004 L:000

Schools near 263 MacDowell Road

This home is within Contoocook Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 263 MacDowell Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
$167,000
3
1,536
21,780
5
2
2,121
124,146
$300,000
3
1,452
130,680
$162,500
3
1,292
84,942
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3.5
2,694
218,236
$410,000
4
1,404
221,284

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