42 Close Road

Closed 6/2/25
Closed 6/2/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,775,000
8 beds7,659 sqft$232/sqft
42 Close Rd, Dublin, NH 03444
Single FamilyProperty Type
31.99 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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.

    Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty

    • Listed by: Andrew Peterson • Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
    Listing closed: 06/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5036637
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    Property Information for 42 Close Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $21,507 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Cheshire County
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Unpaved, Visitor, Detached
    • Zoning: MD M
    Building Information
    • Stories: 3
    • Year Built: 1900
    • Lot Size: 31.99 AC / 1,393,484 SF
    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
    • 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
    Beds8Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt7,659 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,659 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt936 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,393,484 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningMD 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
    Dublin Consolidated School
    		Public - K to 5
    South Meadow School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Conval Regional High School
    		Public - 9 to 13
    Dublin School
    		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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