489 Forest Lake Road

Closed 12/28/18Virtual Tour

Last Sold Price

$460,000

3 beds2 baths2,366 sqft$194/sqft

489 Forest Lake Rd, Winchester, NH 03470

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!

LISTING CLOSED: 12/28/2018 12:00 AM

Listed by Norma Couture • RE/MAX Town & Country

Sold By BH&G - The Masiello Group

Property Details for 489 Forest Lake Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

4710988

Days on Market

Taxes

$15,335 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1985

Lot Size

1.26 AC / 54,885 SF

County

Cheshire County

Water Body Type

Lake

Water View

Yes

Waterfront Property

Yes

Zoning

07 - Residential

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Building Information for 489 Forest Lake Road

Stories1Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size1.26 AC / 54,885 SF

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$3,616 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,338

Property Taxes

$1,278

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Property Information for 489 Forest Lake Road

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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Property

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

Construction Status: Existing
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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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
Aug 3, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4710988	$489,000	—
Sep 5, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285061198	$415,000	+8.8% / yr
Sep 5, 2008	Sold New England Real Estate Network #2723384	$415,000	—
Aug 8, 2008	Pending New England Real Estate Network #2723384		—
Jun 24, 2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #594706		—
May 23, 2008	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2723384	$429,000	—
Sep 19, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285060567	$323,500	+27.1% / yr
Sep 19, 2005	Sold New England Real Estate Network #217846	$323,500	—
Aug 1, 2005	Pending New England Real Estate Network #217846		—
Jul 25, 2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #217846	$325,000	—
May 17, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285060336	$234,500	+4.9% / yr
May 1, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285059923	$203,000	—
Apr 30, 2001	Sold New England Real Estate Network #600289	$203,000	—
Mar 17, 2001	Pending New England Real Estate Network #600289		—
Apr 6, 2000	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #600289	$209,900	—
Apr 6, 2000	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #600289	$199,000	—
Apr 26, 1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #594706	$259,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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
08/03/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4710988	$489,000
09/05/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285061198	$415,000 +8.8% / yr
09/05/2008	Sold New England Real Estate Network #2723384	$415,000
08/08/2008	Pending New England Real Estate Network #2723384	—
06/24/2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #594706	—
05/23/2008	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2723384	$429,000
09/19/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285060567	$323,500 +27.1% / yr
09/19/2005	Sold New England Real Estate Network #217846	$323,500
08/01/2005	Pending New England Real Estate Network #217846	—
07/25/2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #217846	$325,000
05/17/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285060336	$234,500 +4.9% / yr
05/01/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285059923	$203,000
04/30/2001	Sold New England Real Estate Network #600289	$203,000
03/17/2001	Pending New England Real Estate Network #600289	—
04/06/2000	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #600289	$209,900
04/06/2000	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #600289	$199,000
04/26/1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #594706	$259,900

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
3/10	Winchester School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	2.2 mi
6/10	Keene High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	10.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Winchester School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	2.2 mi
6/10	Keene High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	10.1 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
470 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	$280,000	2	2	1,592	6,969
474 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	$327,000	2	2	1,656	3,484
481 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	$73,000	3	1	1,008	18,730
480 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	–	2	1.5	655	3,920
464 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	$95,000	2	1	1,392	23,522
460 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	$285,000	2	2	800	13,068
456 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	–	2	1.5	1,569	15,682
484 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	–	1	1.5	563	3,049
447 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	–	3	1	1,325	10,019
487 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	$250,000	3	1	910	139,392
440 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	$165,000	3	1	880	17,424
508 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	–	2	1	2,278	104,544
436 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	–	3	1	906	10,498
23 Forest Avenue, Winchester, NH 03470	–	–	1	1,168	10,019
434 Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH 03470	–	3	2	2,216	13,460

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