Sold
Last Sold Price
265,716 Lot Size6.1 Acres
490 River Rd, Dorchester, NH 03266
LandProperty Type
6.1 acresLot Size

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.

    Sold By Old Mill Properties REALTORS

    • Listed by: Lorna Platts Sirois • Old Mill Properties REALTORS oldmill@oldmillprops.com
    Listing closed: 11/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5040378

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $90,000

    Avg days on market

    57

    Sale-to-list ratio

    89.1%

    Dorchester, NH

    9 comparable properties found

    $78,000 | 0 Route 118 Dorchester Nh 03266, Dorchester, NH 03266
    1/9
    1

    $78,000

    Sold 06/27/25

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    2
    Acres
    $105,000 | 16 Lebrun Road, Dorchester, NH 03266
    1/11
    2

    $105,000

    Sold 07/01/25

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    Square Feet
    3
    Acres
    $65,000 | 4-5 River Road, Dorchester, NH 03266
    1/6
    3

    $65,000

    Sold 08/18/25

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    Square Feet
    15.8
    Acres
    $31,000 | 0 Jackson Drive, Dorchester, NH 03266
    1/5
    4

    $31,000

    Sold 04/21/25

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    1
    Acres
    $90,000 | 2137 Route 118 Dorchester Nh 03266, Dorchester, NH 03266
    1/9
    5

    $90,000

    Sold 05/08/25

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    Square Feet
    4
    Acres
    $200,000 | Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester, NH 03266
    1/11
    6

    $200,000

    Sold 07/07/26

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    Square Feet
    15.66
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    $35,000 | 0 Nh Route 118, Dorchester, NH 03266
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    $35,000

    Sold 07/11/25

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    $105,000 | 0 Grant Drive, Dorchester, SC 29437
    1/10
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    $105,000

    Sold 12/20/24

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    Square Feet
    11.38
    Acres
    $115,000 | 0 Sandridge Road, Dorchester, SC 29437
    1/5
    9

    $115,000

    Sold 02/05/26

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    Bathrooms
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    Square Feet
    14.86
    Acres

    Location

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    30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $568

    Property Taxes

    $89

    HOA Dues

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    Property Information for 490 River Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,071 / year
    • MLS Type: Land
    • Development / Subdivision: Gilbert
    • Water Body Type: River
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: Rural
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 6.10 AC
    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
    • 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

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

    Schools near 490 River Road

    This home is within Mascoma Valley Reg School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 490 River Road, Dorchester, NH 03266
    $110,000
    265,716
    130,680
    3
    1
    1,228
    522,720
    2
    1.5
    1,437
    304,920
    3
    4
    2,432
    3,271,356
    $60,000
    3
    960
    265,716

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