42 Close Rd

7,659 Sq. Ft.
$232 / Sq. Ft.
7,659
Sq. Ft.
$232
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A Personal Domain... Commanding magnificent views of Mt. Monadnock and the surrounding countryside, this stately 19th century Colonial style estate was once the summer residence of Mark Twain. The spacious 11 room, 5-6 bedroom interior includes an additional attached 4 bedroom caretaker suite. Detached garage. Developed site for additional guesthouse, with well, septic system and power service in place. Craftmanship of a by-gone era combine with modern convenience to create a home of singular quality...A Personal Domain... Commanding magnificent views of Mt. Monadnock and the surrounding countryside, this stately 19th century Colonial style estate was once the summer residence of Mark Twain. The spacious 11 room, 5-6 bedroom interior includes an additional attached 4 bedroom caretaker suite. Detached garage. Developed site for additional guesthouse, with well, septic system and power service in place. Craftmanship of a by-gone era combine with modern convenience to create a home of singular quality and much sought after, yet seldom found, appeal.
  1. Listed by Andrew Peterson • Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty

Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 42 Close Road

Parking
Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Unpaved, Visitor, Detached
Zoning
MD M
LISTING CLOSED: 06/02/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 42 Close Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5036637
Days on Market2
Taxes$21,507 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size31.99 AC / 1,393,484 SF
CountyCheshire County
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Building Information for 42 Close Road

Stories3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size31.99 AC / 1,393,484 SF

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$10,814 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,022

Property Taxes

$1,792

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Close Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dublin
  • County: NH-Cheshire
  • Directions: Take Upper Jaffrey Rd to Close Rd on right
  • Latitude: 42.889127164328791
  • Longitude: -72.067472915344226
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 3
  • Zip Code: 03444
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Contoocook Valley Reg High Sch
  • School - District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
  • School - Elementary: Dublin Consolidated Sch
  • School - Middle/Jr: South Meadow School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 00
  • Lot: 3
  • Lot - Sqft: 1393484.0
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Orchards, Recreational, Rolling, Secluded, Slight, Sloping, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded, Mountain, Near Paths, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 31.99
  • Road Frontage Length: 250.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 7659.0
  • 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: 9659.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 7659.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2000.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $777,256
  • Assessment Year: 2023
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Granite, Poured Concrete, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • ROW - Parcel Access: Unknown
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Cable Company: Fidium
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Leach Field, On-Site Septic Exists, Private
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private
  • Utilities: Phone
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exposure: South
  • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Window Screens, Porch - Heated
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater - Separate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Baths - Total: 6
  • Baths - Full: 5
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 14
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Greenhouse, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Laundry Room, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 8
  • Equipment: Smoke Detectr-Batt Powrd, Generator - Portable
  • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Draperies, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, In-Law Suite, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Security, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Other
  • Total Stories: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15 Gas FP
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x17
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Greenhouse Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20x17 FP
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17x23 FP
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 16x14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17x12.5 FP
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16.5x12 FP
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Den
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 20x18 FP
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 16x15 FP
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 16x15
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 18x18
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 13x16
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 9x8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Laundry Room

Property History for 42 Close Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1618855696

$1,775,000—
Jun 2, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5036637

$1,775,000—
Apr 17, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5036637

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1618855696

$1,775,000
06/02/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5036637

$1,775,000
04/17/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5036637

—

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

Public Records for 42 Close Road

Taxable ValueLand$202,328Additions$1,141,200Total$1,343,528
Tax Record2025$23,673 ($1,973 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths5Total Finished SqFt7,659 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,659 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,393,484 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningMD MCountyCHESHIREAPNDUBL M:00003 B:000003 L:000000

Schools near 42 Close Road

This home is within Contoocook Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dublin Consolidated School
PublicK to 5

South Meadow School
Public5 to 8

Conval Regional High School
Public9 to 13

Dublin School
Private9 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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