490 River Rd

Dorchester, NH 03266

$110,000
Last Sold Price
265,716 / 6.1
Lot Size / Acres
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Closed 11/5/25
Closed 11/5/25

Description

Nature Lover's Paradise! Ready to build your dream getaway? This stunning 6+ acre lot in rural Dorchester, NH is your outdoor playground! A gentle rolling lot, with a beautiful knoll for building that would have beautiful ridge line views with clearing overlooking your own private stretch of the South Branch of the Baker River—perfect for fishing relaxing or dipping your toes in on a warm summer day. Just minutes to Green Woodlands with miles of mountain biking, hiking and ski trails and world-class...Nature Lover's Paradise! Ready to build your dream getaway? This stunning 6+ acre lot in rural Dorchester, NH is your outdoor playground! A gentle rolling lot, with a beautiful knoll for building that would have beautiful ridge line views with clearing overlooking your own private stretch of the South Branch of the Baker River—perfect for fishing relaxing or dipping your toes in on a warm summer day. Just minutes to Green Woodlands with miles of mountain biking, hiking and ski trails and world-class climbing at Rumney Rocks. Explore nature, or hit the slopes—Waterville Valley & Loon Mountain are only 30 minutes away! Offering over 500 feet of paved town maintained road frontage the lot has been surveyed & perc tested—bring your house plans and imagination! Street number is approximate.
  1. Listed by Lorna Platts Sirois • Old Mill Properties REALTORS • oldmill@oldmillprops.com

Sold By Old Mill Properties REALTORS

Property Details for 490 River Road

Development / Subdivision
Gilbert
Water Body Type
River
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Rural
LISTING CLOSED: 11/05/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 490 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5040378
Days on Market95
Taxes$1,071 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size6.10 AC
CountyGrafton County
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Building Information for 490 River Road

Lot Size6.10 AC

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$648 per month

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Principal and Interest

$559

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 490 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dorchester
  • County: NH-Grafton
  • Directions: FROM PLYMOUTH: At the Tenney Mountain Highway Traffic Circle, take Route 25 WEST. After 7.5 miles take a LEFT onto Route 118 South. After 2.9 Miles take a LEFT onto RIVER ROAD. Property is approximately 2.5 miles down the road on the RIGHT. Look for the sign.
  • Latitude: 43.760950297455260
  • Longitude: -71.924533871719390
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 413
  • Zip Code: 03266
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Rate: 14.90%
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 38
  • Lot Features: River, River Frontage, Rolling, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.1
  • Road Frontage Length: 500.0
  • Total Lots: 1
  • Water Frontage Length: 377.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: South Branch Baker River
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 265716.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Land
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Plan Survey Number: 12360
  • Resort: No
  • ROW to other Parcel: No
  • Suitable Use: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • School District: Mascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62
  • High School: Mascoma Valley Regional High
  • Elementary School: Canaan Elementary School
Utilities
  • Electric: At Street
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Needed
  • Water Source: On-Site Well Needed
  • Utilities: Telephone Available
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail

Property History for 490 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5040378

$110,000—
Oct 4, 2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5040378

—
May 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5040378

$119,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5040378

$110,000
10/04/2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5040378

—
05/10/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5040378

$119,900

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Schools near 490 River Road

This home is within Mascoma Valley Reg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Canaan Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Indian River School
Public - 5 to 8
Mascoma Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Canaan Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Indian River School
Public5 to 8

Mascoma Valley Regional 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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