Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,320 sqft
490 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.72 acresLot Size
2010Year Built
$374/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Prime location on historic Rattlesnake Island on Lake Winnipesaukee! Protected from the prevailing winds, this property also enjoys a warm and sunny southwest exposure. The angle of the docks provide long views in both directions. Built in 2010, this young home is just waiting for your finishing touches. The upper level of this home has two bedrooms, two baths, cathedral ceilings, and a large eat in kitchen boasting gorgeous custom wood counter tops. On the ground floor there is a large semi finished...Prime location on historic Rattlesnake Island on Lake Winnipesaukee! Protected from the prevailing winds, this property also enjoys a warm and sunny southwest exposure. The angle of the docks provide long views in both directions. Built in 2010, this young home is just waiting for your finishing touches. The upper level of this home has two bedrooms, two baths, cathedral ceilings, and a large eat in kitchen boasting gorgeous custom wood counter tops. On the ground floor there is a large semi finished family room looking out to the lake through a wall of windows. A loft above provides extra sleeping space. The island also offers hiking trails with some of the best views on the Lake. If you have been waiting for something to come up for sale on Rattlesnake this summer, look no further. Rattlesnake Island Association owns property on the center of the island, as well as property on the mainland. This consists of two transient docks, a launching ramp and two parking lots, one of which is secured for winter boat storage.

    Sold By Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

    • Listed by: Betty Ann Bickford • Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
    • Listed by: Jen McCullough • Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
    Listing closed: 10/23/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4822122

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    Property Information for 490 Rattlesnake Island

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,848 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: LR
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 2010
    • Lot Size: 0.72 AC / 31,363 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Alton
    • County: NH-Belknap
    • Directions: West Side of Rattlesnake Island. Only accessible by boat.
    • Latitude: 43.561599902095310
    • Longitude: -71.280020728836064
    • Road Frontage: No
    • Seasonal: Yes
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Island
    • Map: 79
    • Zip: 03809
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,848.00
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Prospect Mountain High School
    • School - District: Alton School District SAU #72
    • School - Elementary: Alton Central School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Alton Central School
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: None
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 37
    • Lot - Sqft: 31363.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.72
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1320.0
    • 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: 1320.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1320.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Frontage Length: 106.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Lake Winnipesaukee
    • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $387,500
    • Assessment Year: 2019
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Post/Piers
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
    • Year Built: 2010
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Leach Field - On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists
    • Utilities: Satellite
    • Water Access Details: Deep Water Access, Dock Access
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Association Amenities: Common Acreage
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Private Dock, Shed
    • Roads: None
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: No
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 0
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 5
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Loft
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Kitchen/Dining, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Heat Fuel: Electric, Wood
    • Heating: Electric, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: Other
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: MBR Suite
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Loft

    Property History for 490 Rattlesnake Island

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 23, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4822122

    $493,500—
    Aug 11, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4822122

    $545,000—
    Feb 7, 2000

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #284976032

    $79,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/23/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4822122

    $493,500
    08/11/2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4822122

    $545,000
    02/07/2000

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #284976032

    $79,900

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

    Public Records for 490 Rattlesnake Island

    Taxable ValueLand$383,300Additions$139,700Total$523,000
    Tax Record2022$5,947 ($496 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,410 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,410 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2010ZoningLR-LAKCountyBELKNAPAPNALTN M:79 B:37

    Schools near 490 Rattlesnake Island

    This home is within Prospect Mountain School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 9 to 13
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Alton Central School
    PublicPK to 8

    Prospect Mountain High School
    Public9 to 13

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