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Last Sold Price
8 beds6,921 sqft$170/sqft
283 Forest Hill Rd, Franconia, NH 03580
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.09 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$170/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

5+/-Acres-Elegant 1890 Tudor. Originally built as a social center of Forest Hills Hotel, has since been rebuilt and served as an art gallery, restaurant, lodge, bed & breakfast, for the last 20 or so years transformed into a comfortable home, charming and gracious in feel. The feeling will take you back to days of lovely architecture that once graced the landscape of the White Mountains. Gather in the casual Alpine Room at day's end from slopes to the splendid fireplace. Can you picture an ongoing...5+/-Acres-Elegant 1890 Tudor. Originally built as a social center of Forest Hills Hotel, has since been rebuilt and served as an art gallery, restaurant, lodge, bed & breakfast, for the last 20 or so years transformed into a comfortable home, charming and gracious in feel. The feeling will take you back to days of lovely architecture that once graced the landscape of the White Mountains. Gather in the casual Alpine Room at day's end from slopes to the splendid fireplace. Can you picture an ongoing puzzle or family game? Kitchen is professionally equipped, room for many to partake in fun of food prep. Gracious living room allows for many to sprawl whether in separate conversation, curling up with a book or taking in some music-it exudes peacefulness. Sunroom boasts lots of bright light and would make for a fabulous office space with bank of windows to the yard making for a picture of inspiration and thought. Primary suite is on the first floor with numerous other rooms. Upstairs, there are 7 spacious bedrooms with private baths. Hardwood floors, tall ceilings, 4 fireplaces, plenty of room for multiple in-home offices, cable internet, 3 car garage with storage or possible additional living space above. Ideal for multi-family, shared ski home, primary home-so easy to transition, it's being offered nearly fully furnished! Franconia has great community members, excellent schools, an abundance of recreation including miles of mountain biking, X-skiing, hiking. Minutes to Cannon!

    Sold By BHHS Verani Upper Valley

    • Listed by: Elizabeth Horan • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
    Listing closed: 05/16/2022 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4898583

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $999,500

    Avg days on market

    36

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.7%

    Franconia, NH

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    Location

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    Principal and Interest

    $5,972

    Property Taxes

    $1,205

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    Property Information for 283 Forest Hill Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $14,461 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
    • Water View: No
    • Waterfront Property: No
    • Zoning: Residential B
    Building Information
    • Stories: 3
    • Year Built: 1890
    • Lot Size: 5.09 AC / 221,720 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Mountain, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Hospital, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural
    • City: Franconia
    • County: NH-Grafton
    • Directions: Exit 38 from I-93 into Franconia. Left at stop sign onto Main Street. Follow for 7/10 of a mile to left on Forest Hill Road. Property is 1/2 mile up hill on the left.
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 6
    • Zip: 03850
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $14,461.00
    • Tax Year: 2021
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Profile Sr. High School
    • School - District: Profile
    • School - Elementary: Lafayette Regional School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Profile School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 3.00
    • Driveway: Circular, Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Footprint: Approx. 43x33,26x27,22x22
    • Lot: 29
    • Lot - Sqft: 221720.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 5.09
    • Road Frontage Length: 1042.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 6921.0
    • 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: 8485.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 6921.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1564.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Body Access: No
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • Plan Survey Number: 6405
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • ROW - Parcel Access: No
    • ROW to other Parcel: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1890
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Eversource
    • Cable Company: Spectrum Internet
    • Fuel Company: Stiles
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Porch - Covered
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 10
    • Baths - Full: 6
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 3
    • Rooms - Total: 16
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Other, Level 1: Sunroom
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 8
    • Equipment: Air Conditioner, Security System
    • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law Suite, Primary BR w/ BA, Security, Laundry - Basement
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Radiator
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Total Stories: 3
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 18.6 & Additional
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 26 x 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: Pantry 10 x 8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: Alpine Room 26x20, fireplace
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Great Room
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 22x24 fireplace & 9x16 office
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 10 x 25.6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Sunroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: office, sleeping, 14 x 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: Daniel Webster 18x9.6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: General Stark 15.9x18.2
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: Franklin Pierce 21x11.9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: Commodore Perkins 8.6 x14
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 14
    • Room Dimensions: Private Suite 12x11 & 5.9x12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 15
    • Room Dimensions: Richard Taft 21.2x 11.6
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 16
    • Room Dimensions: Richard Taft 9 x 9.10
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 17
    • Room Dimensions: 13.9x13.2
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 18
    • Room Dimensions: 24x36 Garag
    Rental
    Rent Information
    • Rented: No

    Property History for 283 Forest Hill Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 16, 2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4898583

    $1,175,000
    May 16, 2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4898583

    Mar 18, 2022

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #4898583

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/16/2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4898583

    $1,175,000
    05/16/2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4898583

    03/18/2022

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #4898583

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

    Public Records for 283 Forest Hill Road

    Taxable ValueLand$171,900Additions$978,200Total$1,150,100
    Tax Record2025$18,333 ($1,528 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds7Baths8.5Total Finished SqFt7,423 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,423 SqFtStories2Lot Size219,978 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningRES-BCountyGRAFTONAPNFRNC M:00006 L:000029 S:000000

    Schools near 283 Forest Hill Road

    This home is within Lafayette Regional School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lafayette Regional School
    PublicK to 6

    Profile Junior High School
    Public7 to 8

    Profile Senior High School
    Public9 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: 283 Forest Hill Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    $1,175,000
    8
    6,921
    221,720
    $589,000
    4
    4,700
    127,630
    $148,000
    5
    3
    4,990
    96,703
    $75,000
    67,082
    3
    2
    2,618
    67,082
    $285,000
    174,240

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