Closed 4/15/22Virtual Tour
Closed 4/15/22Virtual Tour
Description
Big sky farm. This extraordinary estate sits on landscape of unparalleled beauty. Five adjoining parcels in Dover and Madbury totaling over 85 unencumbered acres and nearly a mile of saltwater frontage with ocean access. Only 1 hour drive from Boston and minutes to Portsmouth & Pease Int’l Airport. A place of retreat, the circa 1940 architecturally significant 4,700 SF home is prominently sited on the hilltop looking out 270-degrees over fertile meadows, diverse forests and open water, across miles...Big sky farm. This extraordinary estate sits on landscape of unparalleled beauty. Five adjoining parcels in Dover and Madbury totaling over 85 unencumbered acres and nearly a mile of saltwater frontage with ocean access. Only 1 hour drive from Boston and minutes to Portsmouth & Pease Int’l Airport. A place of retreat, the circa 1940 architecturally significant 4,700 SF home is prominently sited on the hilltop looking out 270-degrees over fertile meadows, diverse forests and open water, across miles to the vast horizon beyond. The expansive blue skys, inspiring sunrises and the full moon rise are spectacular. Over 2,000’ of road frontage and 3,500’ along the adjoining farm under conservation provides extensive privacy. The house features brick, stone and shingle siding; warm, rich wood-paneling; reclaimed wide pine floors; hand-hewn beams; 5 fireplaces, solarium pool and large windows that frame inspiring vistas. Add’l features include multiple outbuildings, fenced paddocks, extensive hardscapes, gunite pool and a stonewall enclosed summer garden. 84 acres are in Currrent Use, saving thousands annually on property taxes. Enjoyed by the current owners for over 60 years, many spent raising championship race horses, Big Sky Farm is now available for the discerning buyer looking to find an uncompromising opportunity to create a private compound, multiple estate parcels, equestrian facility or working farm. Property portfolio available to financially qualified buyers upon request.
- Listed by Valerie Shelton • Appledore Real Estate
Sold By Samonas Realty, LLC
Property Details for 74 Piscataqua Road
Water Body Type
Bay
Water ViewYes
Waterfront PropertyYes
ZoningR-40
LISTING UPDATED: 04/18/2022 05:53 PM
Property Details for 74 Piscataqua Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 4889694 |
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Taxes | $28,165 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 85.00 AC / 3,702,600 SF |
| County | Strafford County |
Location
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Building Information for 74 Piscataqua Road
Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size85.00 AC / 3,702,600 SF
Payment Calculator
$23,548 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$21,201
Property Taxes
$2,347
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 74 Piscataqua Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Area Description: Abuts Conservation, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Tidal, Near Railroad, Near Hospital
- City: Dover
- County: NH-Strafford
- Directions: DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT APPOINTMENT!!!
- Latitude: 43.139118863984820
- Longitude: -70.863326843902584
- Road Frontage: Yes
- Seasonal: No
- State: NH
- Street Designation: Road
- Map: D: J-1 & J-3 M:11
- Zip: 03820
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax - Gross Amount: $28,165.00
- Tax Rate: 24.85%
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Year Notes: #74 Only
- Taxes TBD: No
School Information
- School - High: Dover High School
- School - District: Dover
- School - Elementary: Garrison School
- School - Middle/Jr: Dover Middle School
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Capacity: 7.00
- Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
- Block: D: 27 and 26
- Lot: D:0-0/A-0/B-0 M:6&7
- Lot - Sqft: 3702600.0
- Lot Size Acres: 85.0
- Road Frontage Length: 2000.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3962.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
- Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 765.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Measured
- Square Feet Apx Total: 5107.0
- Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4727.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 380.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Measured
- Water Frontage Length: 4950.0
- Water Body Access: Yes
- Water Body Name: Bellamy River
- Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
- Current Use: Yes
- Assessment Amount: $1,133,420
- Assessment Year: 2020
- Property Class: Residential
- Property Type: Single Family
- Construction Status: Existing
- Easements: No
- Flood Zone: No
- Foundation: Concrete, Slab - Concrete
- PreConstruction: No
- Surveyed: No
- Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
- Year Built: 1940
Utilities
- Electric Company: Eversource
- Cable Company: Comcast
- Fuel Company: Midway Oil
- Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready, On-Site
- Sewer: 500 Gallon, 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Private, Replacement Leach Field
- Utilities: Cable - At Site, Internet - Cable, Oil Tank - Underground
- Water Access Details: Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Features - Exterior: Barn, Building, Deck, Gazebo, Other - See Remarks, Outbuilding, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Screened, Storage, Stable(s)
- Roads: Public
- Roof: Membrane, Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Access Type: Interior
- Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Partially Finished, Walkout, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
- Baths - Total: 4
- Baths - Full: 3
- Half Baths: 0
- One Quarter Baths: 0
- Three Quarter Bath: 1
- Rooms - Total: 13
- Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch, Level 1: Sunroom
- Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 2: Other, Level 2: Sunroom
- Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Rec Room
- Bedrooms - Total: 4
- Equipment: Dehumidifier, Generator - Portable
- Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Pool - Indoor, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Wet Bar, Laundry - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Other, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Multi Zone
- Cooling: None
- Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 18'4"x24'8"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Great Room
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 15'9"x33'11"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 14'x17'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 13'x14'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 12'x20'7"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 12'6"x17'7"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Library
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 12'9"x23'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Sunroom
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 20'6"x23'
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: PBR Suite
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 9'11"x15'9"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 11'6"x20'4"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 7'5"x12'8"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Other
Room 12
- Room Dimensions: 13'8"x16'8"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Sunroom
Room 13
- Room Dimensions: 19'x24'9"
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Rec Room
Room 14
- Room Dimensions: 12'9"x16'1"
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 15
- Room Dimensions: 7'6"x14'4"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Porch
Room 16
- Room Dimensions: 19'x24'9" Above Garage
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bonus Room
Property History for 74 Piscataqua Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | $4,350,000 | — |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | — | |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | — | |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | $4,950,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2022 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | $4,350,000 |
| 02/04/2022 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | — |
| 12/11/2021 | Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | — |
| 11/05/2021 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4889694 | $4,950,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 74 Piscataqua Road
Taxable ValueLand$536,740Additions$1,340,200Total$1,876,940
Tax Record2024$34,104 ($2,842 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,270 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,270 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,265,120 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1940ZoningR-40CountySTRAFFORDAPNDOVR M:J0027 B: L:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 74 Piscataqua Road
This home is within Dover School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Garrison School PublicK to 4 | ||
Dover Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Dover Senior 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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