288 Forest Rd

1,848 Sq. Ft.
$119 / Sq. Ft.
1,848
Sq. Ft.
$119
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Set in the desirable town of Hancock. This 3-bedroom home sits on 11.2 acres with frontage on Powder Mill Pond. Just a short distance to Greenfield State Park, Crotched Mountain Ski Resort, and downtown Peterborough. The property is prepared for animals with a run-in and chicken coop. The home has plenty of square footage and comfortable layout. This home is ready to be renewed by its next owner. The home needs renovation and improvement, and buyers should be prepared accordingly.Set in the desirable town of Hancock. This 3-bedroom home sits on 11.2 acres with frontage on Powder Mill Pond. Just a short distance to Greenfield State Park, Crotched Mountain Ski Resort, and downtown Peterborough. The property is prepared for animals with a run-in and chicken coop. The home has plenty of square footage and comfortable layout. This home is ready to be renewed by its next owner. The home needs renovation and improvement, and buyers should be prepared accordingly.
  1. Listed by Dan Petrone • Bean Group / Peterborough • Off: 800-450-7784

Sold By Bean Group / Peterborough

Property Details for 288 Forest Road

Water Body Type
Pond
Water View
No
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
rural
LISTING CLOSED: 01/27/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 288 Forest Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4937797
Days on Market36
Taxes$6,376 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1986
Lot Size11.20 AC / 487,871 SF
CountyHillsborough County
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Building Information for 288 Forest Road

Stories1Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size11.20 AC / 487,871 SF

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$1,650 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,118

Property Taxes

$531

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 288 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Hancock
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Directions: From Rt 202 go onto Forest Road.
  • Latitude: 42.957858371550287
  • Longitude: -71.936397373016376
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: R08
  • Zip Code: 03449
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,376.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
  • School - District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
  • School - Elementary: Hancock Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Great Brook School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 27C
  • Lot - Sqft: 487872.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.2
  • Road Frontage Length: 680.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1848.0
  • 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: 1848.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1848.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Powder Mill Pond
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Plan Survey Number: 17511
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: Yes
  • Year Built: 1986
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
  • Utilities: High Speed Intrnt -Avail
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Storage, Poultry Coop
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Insulated, Exterior Access
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 7
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Stove-Pellet
  • Features - Interior: Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Pellet
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.75
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Laundry Room

Property History for 288 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504881259

$220,000—
Jan 27, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4937797

$220,000—
Jan 27, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4937797

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504881259

$220,000
01/27/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4937797

$220,000
01/27/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4937797

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

Public Records for 288 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$176,095Additions$114,000Total$290,095
Tax Record2025$7,853 ($654 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,967 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,967 SqFtStories2Lot Size487,872 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningRURALRCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNHNCK M:00R08 L:00027C S:000000

Schools near 288 Forest 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
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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Listing Courtesy of Bean Group / Peterborough

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