487 Forest Lake Rd

Winchester, NH 03470

$250,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
910 Sq. Ft.
$275 / Sq. Ft.
910
Sq. Ft.
$275
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/23/20
Closed 12/23/20

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.
  1. Listed by Norma Couture • RE/MAX Town & Country

Sold By Keller Williams Lakes & Mountains Realty

Property Details for 487 Forest Lake Road

Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
07 - Lake - Forest Lake
LISTING CLOSED: 12/23/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 487 Forest Lake Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4838252
Days on Market5
Taxes$6,207 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1981
Lot Size3.20 AC / 139,392 SF
CountyCheshire County
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Building Information for 487 Forest Lake Road

Stories1Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size3.20 AC / 139,392 SF

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Property Information for 487 Forest Lake Road

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
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • 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

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