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3 beds2,366 sqft$194/sqft
489 Forest Lake Rd, Winchester, NH 03470
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.26 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$194/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Magnificent Year-Round LAKE FRONT home in beautiful S. W. New Hampshire with private beach, dock and cabana is ready for its new owner! Tasteful renovations and updates throughout the past ten years have enhanced the comfort and livability of this property with features that include an expanded and open KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING area with gorgeous views over the lake, a gourmet kitchen w/high end SS appliances, Wolf Gas Range, granite counters and cherry wood cabinets, coffee bar and lots of storage,...Magnificent Year-Round LAKE FRONT home in beautiful S. W. New Hampshire with private beach, dock and cabana is ready for its new owner! Tasteful renovations and updates throughout the past ten years have enhanced the comfort and livability of this property with features that include an expanded and open KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING area with gorgeous views over the lake, a gourmet kitchen w/high end SS appliances, Wolf Gas Range, granite counters and cherry wood cabinets, coffee bar and lots of storage, plus a 2-story stone fireplace, slate floors and sliders to the huge deck on the front. This home is made for entertaining! There are two bedrooms and a full bath on the first level, and a separate mudroom entry. Come upstairs to the master bedroom suite w/private bath, tile shower and laundry, plus separate his/hers closets, AND a 13x13 loft area that is perfect for an office or craft space. The finished lower level family room provides additional living space and flows nicely to an enclosed sitting porch surrounded by windows. There is an oversized 2-car garage with room for a work area; the yard includes a green house and an 8x5 wood fired bread and pizza outdoor brick oven. The privately owned sandy beach with 84 feet of lake frontage includes a dock and a 3-season 20x10 enclosed cabana. With a lovely lake outside your front door, easy access to trails, restaurants and shopping, and nothing to do but move in and enjoy, this is life as it was meant to be!

    Sold By BH&G - The Masiello Group

    • Listed by: Norma Couture • RE/MAX Town & Country
    Listing closed: 12/28/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4710988

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 489 Forest Lake Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $15,335 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: 07 - Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1985
    • Lot Size: 1.26 AC / 54,885 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Winchester
    • County: NH-Cheshire
    • Directions: Rte 10 South; left on Forest Lake Road; home on left includes beach front on right.
    • Latitude: 42.798027872433750
    • Longitude: -72.363914373016371
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 35,34
    • Zip: 03470
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $15,335.00
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Keene High School
    • School - Elementary: Winchester School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Winchester School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Common/Shared, Gravel, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
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    Lot Information
    • Block: 15,54
    • Lot: 01,00
    • Lot - Sqft: 54886.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.26
    • Road Frontage Length: 160.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2028.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 338.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2663.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2366.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 297.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Frontage Length: 84.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
    • Water Body Name- EX: Forest Lake
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • ROW - Parcel Access: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: No
    • Year Built: 1985
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private
    • Water Access Details: Beach Access
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Brown
    • Features - Exterior: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Garden Space, Private Dock, Beach Access
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior, Walkout
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 7
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Master Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Family Room, Level B: Porch
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Security System, Stove-Wood
    • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 2nd Floor
    • Flooring: Slate/Stone, Tile, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Air, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Total Stories: 1.75
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 28x12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 13x11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 22x13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 21x17
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 13x9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 11x9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 23x13
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 23x10
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Porch

    Property History for 489 Forest Lake Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 28, 2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4710988

    $460,000
    Dec 28, 2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4710988

    Dec 17, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #636830329

    $460,000

    +1.0% / yr

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/28/2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4710988

    $460,000
    12/28/2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4710988

    12/17/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #636830329

    $460,000

    +1.0% / yr

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

    Public Records for 489 Forest Lake Road

    Taxable ValueLand$156,000Additions$16,100Total$172,100
    Tax Record2024$5,034 ($420 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,111 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,111 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningLAKEFOCountyCHESHIREAPNWNCH M:00034 B:000054 L:000000

    Schools near 489 Forest Lake Road

    This home is within Winchester School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    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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