279 Holderness Road

Closed 4/1/24

Last Sold Price

$565,000

2 beds2 baths1,736 sqft$325/sqft

279 Holderness Rd, Sandwich, NH 03227

Description

This charmingly restored early 1800's cape, located within the picturesque town of Sandwich, is a nature lover's dream! Wildlife abounds. Moose, turkeys, bears, bobcats and nesting birds are frequent visitors to the beaver meadow fed by Montgomery Brook, which provides the property's northern border. You'll find many original features including wide pine floors, exposed beams, built-ins, and an inviting fireplace in this single level home. Enjoy views looking out towards Mt Israel and the White Mountain...This charmingly restored early 1800's cape, located within the picturesque town of Sandwich, is a nature lover's dream! Wildlife abounds. Moose, turkeys, bears, bobcats and nesting birds are frequent visitors to the beaver meadow fed by Montgomery Brook, which provides the property's northern border. You'll find many original features including wide pine floors, exposed beams, built-ins, and an inviting fireplace in this single level home. Enjoy views looking out towards Mt Israel and the White Mountain National Forest from the main bedroom with ensuite bath and the two screen porches. Conveniently located less than two (lovely walkable) miles to the Sandwich town beach and boat launch. Sandwich residents have access to swimming and boating on Squam Lake, Bearcamp Pond, and the famous "Pot Holes" swimming hole. Sandwich village boasts The Foothills Cafe, the Corner House restaurant, John Davidson's Club Sandwich and wonderful shops and galleries to explore. Open House BY APPOINTMENT Sat. Dec 16, 11 - 2 pm. Parking is limited.

LISTING CLOSED: 04/01/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Don Brown • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Meredith

Sold By KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Meredith

Property Details for 279 Holderness Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

4980184

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,917 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1810

Lot Size

10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

County

Carroll County

Parking

Barn, Detached

Zoning

RURAL/

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$559,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

107.5%

1/61

$600,000

Sold 10/16/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,921
Square Feet: 0.61
Acres

59 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227

1/25

$415,000

Sold 06/26/25

2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,648
Square Feet: 0.1
Acres

48 Heard Road, Sandwich, NH 03227

1/40

$412,000

Sold 12/19/24

2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,683
Square Feet: 1
Acres

327 Vittum Hill Road, Sandwich, NH 03227

1/61

$440,000

Sold 12/03/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,068
Square Feet: 1.2
Acres

45 Skinner Street, Sandwich, NH 03227

1/61

$555,888

Sold 10/17/25

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,744
Square Feet: 5.5
Acres

106 Mountain Road, Sandwich, NH 03227

1/38

$607,500

Sold 06/23/25

2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,834
Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

12 Susan Carsley Way, Sandwich, MA 02563

1/44

$605,000

Sold 08/08/25

2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,846
Square Feet: 0.49
Acres

24 Powderhorn Way, Sandwich, MA 02563

1/49

$559,000

Sold 04/17/25

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,524
Square Feet: 0.4
Acres

25 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563

1/37

$585,000

Sold 08/13/26

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,516
Square Feet: 0.45
Acres

8 Emerald Way, Sandwich, MA 02644

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Building Information for 279 Holderness Road

Stories1Year Built1810Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

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Principal and Interest

$2,872

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Property Information for 279 Holderness Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Area Description: Rural
City: Sandwich

County: NH-Carroll
Directions: From Center Sandwich: Head west on US Rt 113 towards Holderness approx. 1.7 miles. Property will be on the right. From Holderness: Head east on US Rt 113 towards Sandwich, approx. 10 miles. Property will be on the left.
Latitude: 43.803295000001000
Longitude: -71.470681999999996
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: R19
Zip Code: 03227

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $3,917.00
Tax Rate: 15.42%

Tax Year: 2023
Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: InterLakes High School
School - District: Inter-Lakes Coop Sch Dst

School - Elementary: Sandwich Central School
School - Middle/Jr: InterLakes Middle School

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 02

Lot - Sqft: 435600.0
Lot Features: Country Setting
Lot Size Acres: 10.0
Road Frontage Length: 480.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1736.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Total: 4308.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1736.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 1036.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1536.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Current Use: No
Assessment Amount: $254,000

Assessment Year: 2023
Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: Land Only
Foundation: Poured Concrete, Stone
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1810

Utilities

Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Leach Field - On-Site, Septic

Water Source: Drilled Well
Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle, Satellite, Telephone At Site
Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: white
Construction Materials: Timber Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Shake Siding, Vinyl Exterior, Wood Exterior

Features - Exterior: Barn, Porch - Screened
Roads: Public
Roof: Metal

Interior Features

Appliances: Cooktop - Down-Draft, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Gravel, Interior Access
Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 0
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 2
Rooms - Total: 8
Bedrooms - Total: 2
Equipment: Window AC, Satellite Dish, Stove-Wood
Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Hearth, Laundry - 1st Floor, Attic - Walkup
Flooring: Wood
Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
Heating: Radiator, Steam, Stove - Wood, Mini Split
Cooling: Wall AC Units, Mini Split
Total Stories: 1

Property History for 279 Holderness Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 1, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1530002669	$565,000	—
Apr 1, 2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4980184	$565,000	—
Jan 19, 2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4980184		—
Dec 17, 2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4980184		—
Dec 14, 2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4980184	$525,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/01/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1530002669	$565,000
04/01/2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4980184	$565,000
01/19/2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4980184	—
12/17/2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4980184	—
12/14/2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4980184	$525,000

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

Public Records for 279 Holderness Road

Taxable ValueLand$238,500Additions$316,500Total$555,000

Tax Record2025$5,134 ($428 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,942 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,942 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,036 SqFtStories1Lot Size396,396 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1810Year Renovated1810ZoningRURAL/CountyCARROLLAPNSDWI M:000230 L:000034 S:00000

Schools near 279 Holderness Road

This home is within Inter-Lakes School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Inter-Lakes Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	9.5 mi
7/10	Sandwich Central School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.5 mi
8/10	Inter-Lakes Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	9.5 mi
6/10	Inter-Lakes High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 13	9.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Inter-Lakes Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	9.5 mi
7/10	Sandwich Central School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.5 mi
8/10	Inter-Lakes Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	9.5 mi
6/10	Inter-Lakes High School Public9 to 13 Serves this home	9.5 mi

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Nearby home values

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This home: 279 Holderness Road, Sandwich, NH 03227	$565,000	2	2	1,736	435,600
5 Dinsmore Pond Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227	–	–	–	557	4,356
23 Dinsmore Pond Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227	–	3	3	2,218	457,380
234 Holderness Road, Sandwich, NH 03227	$360,000	3	3	1,875	81,021
60 Dinsmore Pond Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227	–	–	–	234	1,104,682
62 Dinsmore Pond Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227	–	–	–	–	740,520
243 Holderness Road, Sandwich, NH 03227	$215,000	4	1	1,350	87,120
0 Buzzell Rdg Road, Unit 10, Sandwich, NH 03227	$285,000	–	–	–	652,093
15-m And N Buzzell Ridge Road, Sandwich, NH 03227	$210,000	–	–	–	1,008,849
275 Millbridge Road, Sandwich, NH 03227	$3,100,000	4	5	4,044	2,841,418
275 Millbridge Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227	$2,975,000	2	4.5	3,902	2,841,419
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170 Holderness Road, Sandwich, NH 03227	$131,000	3	1	1,280	50,529
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