5 Foundry St

Amherst, NH 03031

$950,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,328 Sq. Ft.
$285 / Sq. Ft.
3,328
Sq. Ft.
$285
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/26/22
Closed 5/26/22

Description

Are you ready to fall in love with a piece of history? This stunning, historic 1788 Post & Beam colonial was once the 2nd Hillsborough County Courthouse. The current owners have tastefully updated nearly the entire house. As you enter the center entry hall with sweeping staircase you can feel the warmth of this home. It features 10 spacious rooms with newly refinished, wide pine floors, custom millwork, 9 fireplaces and 2 beehive ovens. The brand new eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home with custom...Are you ready to fall in love with a piece of history? This stunning, historic 1788 Post & Beam colonial was once the 2nd Hillsborough County Courthouse. The current owners have tastefully updated nearly the entire house. As you enter the center entry hall with sweeping staircase you can feel the warmth of this home. It features 10 spacious rooms with newly refinished, wide pine floors, custom millwork, 9 fireplaces and 2 beehive ovens. The brand new eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home with custom inset cabinetry, soapstone counters, large marble island, 6 burner Wolf range and fireplace with custom insert. Host family and friends in the formal dining room with large windows, wainscoting and gorgeous exposed carrying beams. The first floor also offers a living room, private office and a newly constructed family room with Vermont slate floors, custom cabinetry and a bar. Upstairs you will find four spacious bedrooms all with cozy fireplaces and custom built-ins. The two baths upstairs have both been completely remodeled with marble floors and high end fixtures. Enjoy the outdoors on the expansive, private screened porch overlooking the beautifully manicured yard. There is a new high velocity heating and A/C system, new siding, new shutters, completely insulated, new garage doors, home gym, etc. There is absolutely nothing left to do, besides move in and enjoy.
  1. Listed by Lisa Wilkens • Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH • Cell: 603-722-8777

Sold By Compass New England, LLC

Property Details for 5 Foundry Street

Parking
Direct Entry, Attached
Zoning
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/09/2024 04:56 PM

Property Details for 5 Foundry Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4905051
Days on Market8
Taxes$14,384 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1788
Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
CountyHillsborough County
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Building Information for 5 Foundry Street

Stories2Year Built1788Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF

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$4,630

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Property Information for 5 Foundry Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Amherst
  • County: NH-Hillsborough
  • Directions: Boston Post Rd. to Amherst Village, to Foundry, home on right.
  • Latitude: 42.864531000000014
  • Longitude: -71.629168271163934
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 017
  • Zip Code: 03031
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $14,384.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Souhegan High School
  • School - District: Amherst Sch District SAU #39
  • School - Elementary: Wilkins Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Amherst Middle
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
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Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 040
  • Lot: 000
  • Lot - Sqft: 14375.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3328.0
  • 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: 4624.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3328.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1296.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Granite
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1788
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Post and Beam, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior
  • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Storage
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Partial, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 0
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 2
  • Rooms - Total: 10
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Rec Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Equipment: Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
  • Features - Interior: Blinds, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Wood Stove Insert, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: In Floor
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16x17
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15x12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16x17
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15x12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 23x11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Rec Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x15
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Property History for 5 Foundry Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490828519

$950,000

+13.8% / yr

May 26, 2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

$950,000—
Apr 21, 2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

—
Apr 18, 2022

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

$899,000—
Apr 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

$825,000—
Nov 1, 2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

$550,000—
Oct 28, 2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

—
Jun 21, 2019

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

$645,000—
Jun 21, 2019

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

$575,000—
Nov 27, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

$530,000—
Nov 27, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

—
Nov 22, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609976168

$530,000

-3.3% / yr

Mar 1, 2017

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

$639,000—
Mar 1, 2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

$599,000—
Jul 6, 2016

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4450616

—
Sep 14, 2015

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4450616

$694,500—
Jan 31, 2014

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4229528

$653,000—
Jan 3, 2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4229528

—
Apr 15, 2013

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4229528

$695,000—
Oct 31, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #318869972

$650,000

+3.4% / yr

Oct 31, 2011

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4056370

$650,000—
Sep 28, 2011

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4056370

—
Apr 18, 2011

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4056370

$719,000—
Jul 30, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285131798

$430,000—
Jul 29, 1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #560576

$430,000—
Jun 25, 1999

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #560576

—
Mar 1, 1999

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #560576

$470,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490828519

$950,000

+13.8% / yr

05/26/2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

$950,000
04/21/2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

—
04/18/2022

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

$899,000
04/13/2022

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4905051

$825,000
11/01/2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

$550,000
10/28/2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

—
06/21/2019

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

$645,000
06/21/2019

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4760164

$575,000
11/27/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

$530,000
11/27/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

—
11/22/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609976168

$530,000

-3.3% / yr

03/01/2017

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

$639,000
03/01/2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4619727

$599,000
07/06/2016

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4450616

—
09/14/2015

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4450616

$694,500
01/31/2014

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4229528

$653,000
01/03/2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4229528

—
04/15/2013

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4229528

$695,000
10/31/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #318869972

$650,000

+3.4% / yr

10/31/2011

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4056370

$650,000
09/28/2011

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4056370

—
04/18/2011

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4056370

$719,000
07/30/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285131798

$430,000
07/29/1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #560576

$430,000
06/25/1999

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #560576

—
03/01/1999

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #560576

$470,000

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

Public Records for 5 Foundry Street

Taxable ValueLand$171,600Additions$503,400Total$675,000
Tax Record2025$16,187 ($1,349 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,328 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,328 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,296 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1788ZoningHCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNAMHS M:017 B:040 L:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Foundry Street

This home is within Amherst School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Clark-Wilkins School
Public - PK to 4
Amherst Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Souhegan Coop High School
Public - 9 to 12
Clark School
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Clark-Wilkins School
PublicPK to 4

Amherst Middle School
Public5 to 8

Souhegan Coop High School
Public9 to 12

Clark School
PublicK to 1

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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