279 Forest Rd

Hancock, NH 03449

$160,000
Last Sold Price
1
Bed
1,113 Sq. Ft.
$144 / Sq. Ft.
1,113
Sq. Ft.
$144
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/15/08
Closed 8/15/08

Description

Wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful waterfront lot on the Contoocook River. Located near the Historic Covered Bridge w/over 730' of waterfront. Charming year-round cottage w/newer septic, brick FP in LR, sunny, prvt back porch, fruit trees, gar & outbldgs. Live here while bldg your dream home on the knoll overlooking the river. Home Warranty.Wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful waterfront lot on the Contoocook River. Located near the Historic Covered Bridge w/over 730' of waterfront. Charming year-round cottage w/newer septic, brick FP in LR, sunny, prvt back porch, fruit trees, gar & outbldgs. Live here while bldg your dream home on the knoll overlooking the river. Home Warranty.
  1. Listed by Barbara Reynolds • BHG Masiello Peterborough

Sold By BHG Masiello Peterborough

Property Details for 279 Forest Road

Parking
Parking Spaces 6+
Water Body Type
River
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Rural
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2008 12:00 AM

Property Details for 279 Forest Road

StatusClosed
MLS #2713982
Days on Market71
Taxes$3,438 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1895
Lot Size4.30 AC / 187,308 SF
CountyHillsborough County
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Building Information for 279 Forest Road

Stories2Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size4.30 AC / 187,308 SF

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$1,100 per month

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Principal and Interest

$813

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 279 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Abuts Conservation
  • City: Hancock
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Directions: 202 North, turn right on Forest Road. Property on right just before the covered bridge.
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Map: R8
  • Zip: 03449
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,438.00
  • Tax Rate: 17.38%
  • Tax Year: 2007
School Information
  • School - Elementary: Hancock Elem School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Great Brook School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Gravel, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot: 28
  • Lot - Sqft: 187308.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.3
  • Road Frontage Length: 900.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1113.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1113.0
  • Water Frontage Length: 730.0
  • Water Body Name- EX: Contoocook River
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Assessment Amount: $197,800
  • Assessment Year: 2006
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1895
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Drywell, Private, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Features - Exterior: Boat Mooring, Deck, Outbuilding, Porch
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Rolled, Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Description: Dirt, Partial
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 0
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 4
  • Bedrooms - Total: 1
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Hearth, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
  • Heating: Alternative Heat Stove, Gas Heater, Other, Space Heater
  • Cooling: Other
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 17X10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20X15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14X19
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 20X20
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

Property History for 279 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285178365

$160,000

-3.0% / yr

Aug 15, 2008

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2713982

$160,000—
Jun 14, 2008

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2713982

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285178365

$160,000

-3.0% / yr

08/15/2008

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2713982

$160,000
06/14/2008

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2713982

—

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

Public Records for 279 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$119,100Additions$80,700Total$199,800
Tax Record2025$5,409 ($451 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,178 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,178 SqFtStories2Lot Size187,308 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895ZoningRURALRCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNHNCK M:00R08 L:000028 S:000000

Schools near 279 Forest Road

This home is within Contoocook Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hancock Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Great Brook School
Public - 5 to 8
Conval Regional High School
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Hancock Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Great Brook School
Public5 to 8

Conval 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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