3 Main Street

Closed 3/26/21
Closed 3/26/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$539,000
4 beds3,577 sqft
3 Main St, Hancock, NH 03449
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.9 acresLot Size
1792Year Built
$151/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Circa 1792, this Federal style home was built by Rev. Reed Paige who became Hancock's first minister. Known as the Village Farm, it rests on 3.9 acres and hosts two cottages, an expansive barn plus space used as an ell apartment today. The main house retains many of its early features with raised panels, dentil molding, interior wood shutters, beautiful floors, recessed window seats and three fireplaces. The current owner designed a cook's kitchen in keeping with the design of the home -- Crown Point...Circa 1792, this Federal style home was built by Rev. Reed Paige who became Hancock's first minister. Known as the Village Farm, it rests on 3.9 acres and hosts two cottages, an expansive barn plus space used as an ell apartment today. The main house retains many of its early features with raised panels, dentil molding, interior wood shutters, beautiful floors, recessed window seats and three fireplaces. The current owner designed a cook's kitchen in keeping with the design of the home -- Crown Point cabinetry, fireslate counters, Wolf range with dual ovens, 4 burners, a grill and a griddle and an amazing walk-in pantry. A formal living room features handmade dentil moldings, window seats, a fireplace and finished with beautiful stenciling. Enjoy the warmth of a fire in the paneled library. Two additional rooms, a half bath with laundry and access to the barn complete the first floor. Off the second floor landing, you will find the master bedroom with its own bath with double sinks and a steam shower. Three additional bedrooms plus a full bath complete the second floor. Attached to the home is a large post & beam barn with garage and work spaces, stalls, storage and soaring ceilings. The cottages are currently rental properties or could be ideal for extended family or friends. Property is on the National Register of Historic Places as a part of the Hancock Village Historic District. Close to dining, galleries, a bookstore, summer theatre, a local grocer and Norway Pond.

    Sold By BHG Masiello Peterborough

    • Listed by: Cathy Cambal-Hayward • BHG Masiello Peterborough
    Listing closed: 03/26/2021 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4825754

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    Property Information for 3 Main Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $14,728 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Hillsborough County
    • Zoning: VIL V
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1792
    • Lot Size: 3.90 AC / 169,884 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Hancock
    • County: NH-Hillsborough
    • Directions: Route 123 to the Village of Hancock, 3 Main Street.
    • Latitude: 42.973483552186181
    • Longitude: -71.979164085983285
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Street
    • Map: U04
    • Zip: 03449
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $14,728.00
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • 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: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 3.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 000
    • Lot: 034
    • Lot - Sqft: 169884.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 3.9
    • Road Frontage Length: 340.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3577.0
    • 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: 4833.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3577.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1256.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $598,700
    • Assessment Year: 2019
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Granite, Stone
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1792
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Utilities: Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Garden Space, Porch - Covered, Poultry Coop
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Full
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 11
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Stove-Wood
    • Features - Interior: Blinds, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hot Tub, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor, Smart Thermostat
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2

    Property History for 3 Main Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 26, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1456065811

    		$569,000—
    Mar 26, 2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4825754

    		$539,000—
    Nov 24, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4825754

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/26/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1456065811

    $569,000
    03/26/2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4825754

    $539,000
    11/24/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4825754

    —

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

    Public Records for 3 Main Street

    Taxable ValueLand$128,300Additions$473,800Total$602,100
    Tax Record2025$16,299 ($1,358 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size187,308 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningVIL VCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNHNCK M:00U04 L:000034 S:000000

    Schools near 3 Main Street

    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

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