Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,200 sqft
5 MacDowell Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.19 acresLot Size
1897Year Built
$103/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

On a quiet street just a short walk from the village center...is this unique property rich in historic detail, known as the "Capt. Seccomb" House. Within you will find such features as a professional gourmet kitchen, 4 brick fireplaces, and custom woodworking.On a quiet street just a short walk from the village center...is this unique property rich in historic detail, known as the "Capt. Seccomb" House. Within you will find such features as a professional gourmet kitchen, 4 brick fireplaces, and custom woodworking.

    Sold By Bean Group / Portsmouth

    Listing closed: 06/23/2009 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 2747020

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $722,000

    Avg days on market

    25

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.1%

    Peterborough, NH

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    Principal and Interest

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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 5 MacDowell Road

    Property Details
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1897
    • Lot Size: 1.19 AC / 51,836 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Peterborough
    • County: NH-Hillsborough
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Map: U024
    • Zip: 03458
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $8,193.42
    • Tax Year: 2008
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
    • School - Elementary: Peterborough Elem School
    • School - Middle/Jr: South Meadow School
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Garage Capacity: .00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot: 050
    • Lot - Sqft: 51836.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.19
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3200.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3200.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1897
    Utilities
    • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Porch - Screened
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Basement Description: Full
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 3
    • Half Baths: 1
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 10
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Fireplace - Wood, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Water
    • Total Stories: 2.5
    Room Information
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12 x 18
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 18
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 18 x 25
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 15 x 26
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 5 MacDowell Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 23, 2009

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #2747020

    $330,000—
    Jun 23, 2009

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #2747020

    —
    Oct 6, 2008

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #2747020

    $389,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/23/2009

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #2747020

    $330,000
    06/23/2009

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #2747020

    —
    10/06/2008

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #2747020

    $389,000

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

    Public Records for 5 MacDowell Road

    Taxable ValueLand$89,200Additions$479,500Total$568,700
    Tax Record2025$18,483 ($1,540 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,795 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,795 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,104 SqFtStories3Lot Size51,836 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1897Year Renovated1897ZoningFAMILYCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNPTBR M:U024 B:050 L:000

    Schools near 5 MacDowell Road

    This home is within Contoocook Valley School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 13
    Private - K to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Peterborough Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    South Meadow School
    Public5 to 8

    Conval Regional High School
    Public9 to 13

    The Well School
    PrivateK to 8

    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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