487 Forest Lake Road

Closed 12/23/20
Closed 12/23/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$250,000
3 beds910 sqft
487 Forest Lake Rd, Winchester, NH 03470
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.2 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$275/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A cottage in the woods with lake frontage, too! This sweet home sits at the top of the driveway on a 3.2 acre parcel abutting conservation land and with surrounding trees for privacy and serenity. It has been a week-end getaway for the owner for almost 40 years - and has a septic system, town water and a full foundation with forced hot air heat, so it can be used year round, too. The open kit/din/living area has sliders to the spacious deck with views over the lake. It includes a bedroom and 3/4...A cottage in the woods with lake frontage, too! This sweet home sits at the top of the driveway on a 3.2 acre parcel abutting conservation land and with surrounding trees for privacy and serenity. It has been a week-end getaway for the owner for almost 40 years - and has a septic system, town water and a full foundation with forced hot air heat, so it can be used year round, too. The open kit/din/living area has sliders to the spacious deck with views over the lake. It includes a bedroom and 3/4 bath on the first floor, plus another room that can be used for sleeping, and two more bedrooms upstairs. There is a woodstove in the basement for additional heating if desired. Almost 90' of beach frontage is included with this property (.10 acres) located down the driveway and short walk up the road. If you are looking for a "cabin in the woods" that includes water frontage for lake enjoyment at an affordable price, this one checks all the boxes.

    Sold By Keller Williams Lakes & Mountains Realty

    • Listed by: Norma Couture • RE/MAX Town & Country
    Listing closed: 12/23/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4838252

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    Property Information for 487 Forest Lake Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,207 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Cheshire County
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: 07 - Lake - Forest Lake
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1981
    • Lot Size: 3.20 AC / 139,392 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Winchester
    • County: NH-Cheshire
    • Directions: From Keene, Rte 10 S.; left on Forest Lake Road; house property on left and lake frontage on right - see signs.
    • Latitude: 42.798972090170189
    • Longitude: -72.363789746032708
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 35 and 34
    • Zip: 03470
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,207.00
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Keene High School
    • School - Elementary: Winchester School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Winchester School
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Common/Shared, Gravel, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 15 and 56
    • Lot - Sqft: 139392.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 3.2
    • Road Frontage Length: 59.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 910.0
    • 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: 1638.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 910.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 728.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Frontage Length: 92.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Forest Lake
    • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • ROW - Parcel Access: No
    • ROW - Width: 50
    • ROW to other Parcel: Yes
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1981
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, On-Site Septic Exists
    • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Water Access Details: Beach Access, Cross a Street to Access, Indirect, Not Adjoining
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Brown
    • Features - Exterior: Docks, Deck, Garden Space, Private Dock, Beach Access
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Range - Electric, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Full, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Interior Access
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 0
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Stove-Wood
    • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Living/Dining, Wood Stove Hook-up
    • Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
    • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 487 Forest Lake Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 23, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #685986020

    		$250,000

    +4.2% / yr

    Dec 23, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4838252

    		$250,000—
    Nov 10, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4838252

    		$229,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/23/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #685986020

    $250,000

    +4.2% / yr

    12/23/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4838252

    $250,000
    11/10/2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4838252

    $229,000

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

    Public Records for 487 Forest Lake Road

    Taxable ValueLand$52,200Additions$150,200Total$202,400
    Tax Record2024$5,920 ($493 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,355 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,355 SqFtStories2Lot Size137,345 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningLAKEFOCountyCHESHIREAPNWNCH M:00035 B:000015 L:000000

    Schools near 487 Forest Lake Road

    This home is within Winchester School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Winchester School
    		Public - PK to 8
    Keene High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Winchester School
    PublicPK to 8

    Keene High School
    Public9 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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