42 Chestnut Street

Closed 4/20/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$173,900

3 beds2 baths1,668 sqft$104/sqft

42 Chestnut St, Rochester, NH 03867

Single FamilyProperty Type

4,791 sq ftLot Size

1946Year Built

$104/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Dutch Colonial, built in 1948, retaining many of its original features, including beautiful red oak natural woodwork, hardwood floors, French doors, and a stately oak and brick wood-burning fireplace. First floor includes a 25' living room with exposed beams, formal dining room, sunroom, spacious kitchen and a 3-season room overlooking the back yard. Three roomy bedrooms plus a full bath on the second floor. Detached 1-car garage. Vinyl replacement windows. Convenient in-town location close to everything....Dutch Colonial, built in 1948, retaining many of its original features, including beautiful red oak natural woodwork, hardwood floors, French doors, and a stately oak and brick wood-burning fireplace. First floor includes a 25' living room with exposed beams, formal dining room, sunroom, spacious kitchen and a 3-season room overlooking the back yard. Three roomy bedrooms plus a full bath on the second floor. Detached 1-car garage. Vinyl replacement windows. Convenient in-town location close to everything. This well-maintained home is a pleasure to show.

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Metro-Londonderry

Listed by: Bob Watson • BHG Masiello Rochester

Listing closed: 04/20/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4678350

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Property Information for 42 Chestnut Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,137 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Strafford County
Zoning: R2

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1946
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Area Description: In Town, Neighborhood
City: Rochester

County: NH-Strafford
Directions: South Main Street to Chestnut Street. Look for sign.
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Street
Map: 121
Zip: 03867

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $5,137.00
Tax Rate: 26.33%

Tax Year: 2017
Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Spaulding High School
School - District: Rochester

School - Elementary: William Allen School
School - Middle/Jr: Rochester Middle School

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 90

Lot - Sqft: 4792.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Road Frontage Length: 47.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1668.0
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: 2556.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1668.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 888.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $195,100
Assessment Year: 2017

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Concrete
Owned Land: Yes
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1946

Utilities

Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: White
Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring

Features - Exterior: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 7
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Porch, Level 1: Sunroom
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 17x12'6
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 14x12'6
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 12x25
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 11x8'6
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Sunroom

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 3'6x6'6
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Mudroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 6'9x3
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 14x8
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Porch

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 18'3x11
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 11

Room Dimensions: 9'9x8
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bath - Full

Property History for 42 Chestnut Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 20, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #621655209	$173,933	+3.0% / yr
Apr 20, 2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4678350	$173,900	—
Apr 20, 2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4678350		—
Feb 26, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4678350	$173,900	—
Nov 30, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #300322427	$140,000	-8.0% / yr
Nov 29, 2010	Sold New England Real Estate Network #2833112	$140,000	—
Nov 24, 2010	Pending New England Real Estate Network #2833112		—
May 1, 2010	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #2833112	$187,900	—
May 1, 2010	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2833112	$144,800	—
Sep 19, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285613076	$199,000	+10.9% / yr
Sep 15, 2006	Sold New England Real Estate Network #267186	$199,000	—
Aug 23, 2006	Pending New England Real Estate Network #267186		—
May 12, 2006	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #267186	$209,900	—
May 12, 2006	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #267186	$199,000	—
Oct 16, 2000	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285607524	$107,900	+15.8% / yr
Oct 16, 2000	Sold New England Real Estate Network #777020	$107,900	—
Sep 12, 2000	Pending New England Real Estate Network #777020		—
Sep 7, 2000	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #777020	$109,900	—
Dec 1, 1999	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285606771	$94,900	—
Nov 30, 1999	Sold New England Real Estate Network #576287	$94,900	—
Oct 20, 1999	Pending New England Real Estate Network #576287		—
Aug 3, 1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #576287	$94,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/20/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #621655209	$173,933 +3.0% / yr
04/20/2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4678350	$173,900
04/20/2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4678350	—
02/26/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4678350	$173,900
11/30/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #300322427	$140,000 -8.0% / yr
11/29/2010	Sold New England Real Estate Network #2833112	$140,000
11/24/2010	Pending New England Real Estate Network #2833112	—
05/01/2010	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #2833112	$187,900
05/01/2010	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2833112	$144,800
09/19/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285613076	$199,000 +10.9% / yr
09/15/2006	Sold New England Real Estate Network #267186	$199,000
08/23/2006	Pending New England Real Estate Network #267186	—
05/12/2006	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #267186	$209,900
05/12/2006	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #267186	$199,000
10/16/2000	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285607524	$107,900 +15.8% / yr
10/16/2000	Sold New England Real Estate Network #777020	$107,900
09/12/2000	Pending New England Real Estate Network #777020	—
09/07/2000	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #777020	$109,900
12/01/1999	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285606771	$94,900
11/30/1999	Sold New England Real Estate Network #576287	$94,900
10/20/1999	Pending New England Real Estate Network #576287	—
08/03/1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #576287	$94,900

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

Public Records for 42 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$70,200Additions$300,900Total$371,100

Tax Record2025$5,678 ($473 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,917 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,917 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt888 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningR2CountySTRAFFORDAPNRCHE M:0121 B:0090 L:0000

Schools near 42 Chestnut Street

This home is within Rochester School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	William Allen School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
3/10	Rochester Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
5/10	Spaulding High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
7/10	Maple Street Magnet School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	0.1 mi
NR	Bud Carlson Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	St Elizabeth Seton School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.2 mi
NR	Lighthouse Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	4 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	William Allen School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Rochester Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
5/10	Spaulding High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	Maple Street Magnet School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Bud Carlson Academy Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	St Elizabeth Seton School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Lighthouse Christian Academy Private4 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NH 03867	$173,900	3	2	1,668	4,791
40 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NH 03867	$415,000	6	3	2,717	6,098
6 Waldron Avenue, Rochester, NH 03867	$175,000	4	1	1,429	3,920
43 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NH 03867	$171,500	4	2	2,356	6,098
39 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NH 03867	$675,000	8	3	4,001	12,632
45 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NH 03867	–	–	2	2,850	6,534
48 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NH 03867	$299,900	4	2	2,080	6,534
38 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NH 03867	–	3	1	1,417	3,049
47 Lafayette Street, Rochester, NH 03867	–	–	4	3,325	11,326
41 Lafayette Street, Rochester, NH 03867	$179,900	7	3	2,904	6,969
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