283 Forest Hill Road

Closed 5/16/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,175,000

8 beds10 baths6,921 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

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Property Information for 283 Forest Hill Road

Property Details

Taxes: $14,461 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Grafton County
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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Feb 20, 2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4898583	$1,400,000	—
Oct 8, 2006	Expired New England Real Estate Network #235482		—
Oct 27, 2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #235482	$1,200,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
02/20/2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4898583	$1,400,000
10/08/2006	Expired New England Real Estate Network #235482	—
10/27/2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #235482	$1,200,000

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
10/10	Lafayette Regional School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.2 mi
7/10	Profile Junior High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	2.7 mi
9/10	Profile Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Lafayette Regional School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.2 mi
7/10	Profile Junior High School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	2.7 mi
9/10	Profile Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.7 mi

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