78 School St

$445,000
Price
3
Beds
1,542 Sq. Ft.
$289 / Sq. Ft.
1,542
Sq. Ft.
$289
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Motivated seller! Welcome to Whispering Pines Farm in peaceful Effingham Falls! This unique property blends rural charm with sustainable living. Set on a level open lot, this classic New Englander features 3 BDs , 2 BAs, and cozy living spaces with natural light throughout. The spacious kitchen with brand new LVP flooring is ideal for homegrown cooking and entertaining with plenty of storage for canning and is flanked by an intimate dining area. On cooler nights, you can stay toasty by the pellet...Motivated seller! Welcome to Whispering Pines Farm in peaceful Effingham Falls! This unique property blends rural charm with sustainable living. Set on a level open lot, this classic New Englander features 3 BDs , 2 BAs, and cozy living spaces with natural light throughout. The spacious kitchen with brand new LVP flooring is ideal for homegrown cooking and entertaining with plenty of storage for canning and is flanked by an intimate dining area. On cooler nights, you can stay toasty by the pellet stove that supplements the FHA system. A generously sized 1st floor bedroom with cathedral ceilings and closet features a 3/4 BA making it easy for single story living. The staircase leads you to the 2 bedrooms upstairs with full height ceilings. Down below, an updated basement allows for dry storage needs and a separate utility basement for furnace, water heater, and updated electric panel. Step outside to check out a 4 stall barn, with turn out, tack/grain room, hayloft, and its own water supply. Beyond the barn, enjoy chicken coops, established organic garden beds, fruit trees, composting, hoop house, and paddock space fenced with run ins. A 2 car garage near the house is perfect for motorcycles or sleds, while another 8 bay garage presents unique opportunities for vehicle storage; or continue to rent to the current tenant. Experience the joy of your self sufficient journey with space, soil, and serenity --your homestead dream starts here!
  1. Listed by Lee Ann O'Hara • Pinkham Real Estate

Property Details for 78 School Street

Zoning
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LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 09:19 PM

Property Details for 78 School Street

StatusActive
MLS #5063771
Days on Market83
Taxes$5,234 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1880
Lot Size1.83 AC / 79,714 SF
CountyCarroll County

Location

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Building Information for 78 School Street

Stories2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size1.83 AC / 79,714 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,635 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,199

Property Taxes

$436

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 School Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Effingham
  • County: NH-Carroll
  • Directions: NH Route 25 to School Street. #78 just past the Effingham Town Hall.
  • Latitude: 43.794893434338256
  • Longitude: -71.047140933868405
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 201
  • Zip Code: 03882
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 46
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Interior Lot, Level, Open, Recreational, Trail/Near Trail, In Town, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Skiing, Rural, Near School(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.83
  • Road Frontage Length: 137.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Agriculture, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Residential, Tillable
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1880
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator, Generator Ready
  • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Existing Leach Field, Leach Field On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Driven Point, Dug Well
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Other
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail, High Speed Intrnt Avail, Fiber Optic Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Red
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Board and Batten Exterior, Clapboard Exterior, Vinyl Exterior, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Concrete, Concrete Floor, No Tenant Access, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 1: Mudroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Other, Level B: Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Vinyl Plank
  • Heating: Pellet Stove, Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 78 School Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5063771

$445,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5063771

$445,000

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

Public Records for 78 School Street

Taxable ValueLand$61,800Additions$128,400Total$190,200
Tax Record2024$5,234 ($436 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtStories2Lot Size79,715 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningRA RUCountyCARROLLAPNEFFI M:00201 B:000046 L:000000

Schools near 78 School Street

This home is within Governor Wentworth Reg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Effingham Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Kingswood Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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78 School Street is a single family home for sale in Effingham, NH 03882. This property was listed for sale on October 1, 2025 by Pinkham Real Estate, it's currently listed at $445,000. This listing's school district is Governor Wentworth Reg School District. Nearby schools include Effingham Elementary School, Kingswood Regional Middle School and Kingswood Regional High School. 78 School Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,542 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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