Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,903 sqft$149/sqft
85 Merriam Rd, Walpole, NH 03608
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.3 acresLot Size
1773Year Built
$149/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

OPEN HOUSE Sept 3rd 10am-noon. Relocation forces the sellers to pass this lovingly renovated home on to the next lucky owner who appreciates and enjoys the rustic charm and character of a 250 year old post and beam dormered Cape style home without all the work. Brought to life by the current owner with so many significant renovations and updates throughout including reinforced flooring and framing, added insulation, replacement windows and exterior doors, roof shingles, clapboard and cedar shake...OPEN HOUSE Sept 3rd 10am-noon. Relocation forces the sellers to pass this lovingly renovated home on to the next lucky owner who appreciates and enjoys the rustic charm and character of a 250 year old post and beam dormered Cape style home without all the work. Brought to life by the current owner with so many significant renovations and updates throughout including reinforced flooring and framing, added insulation, replacement windows and exterior doors, roof shingles, clapboard and cedar shake siding, radiant heat flooring to name just a few. Featuring an open flow for a home of this vintage with wood floors, exposed beams and decorative wainscotting. Fireplace with woodstove insert. Large welcoming foyer. First floor laundry and powder room. A main floor primary suite with cathedral ceiling, double closets and bath with whirlpool tub. The kitchen offers a copper farmhouse sink, pantry and breakfast bar. Formal dining. Living room with French doors to deck. A massive family room with built-in shelving, greenhouse window and French door to covered porch. Upstairs you will find an open loft landing, reading nook, 2 ample bedrooms, updated full bath with slate tile floor, and an office that could be used as a 4th bedroom. Front and rear staircases. All sitting on a private 5.3 acre country setting with small greenhouse and poultry coop offering open land to possibly accommodate animals/livestock. Located just minutes from Keene and quintessential New England Walpole Village.

    Sold By HomeSmart Success Realty LLC

    • Listed by: Wesley St. Pierre • Keller Williams Realty Metro-Keene
    Listing closed: 10/06/2022 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4925814

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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 85 Merriam Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $8,936 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage
    • Zoning: Rural Agri
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1773
    • Lot Size: 5.30 AC / 230,868 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Walpole
    • County: NH-Cheshire
    • Latitude: 43.029049585808806
    • Longitude: -72.369095186508176
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 3
    • Zip Code: 03608
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $8,936.00
    • Tax Year: 2021
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Fall Mountain Reg High School
    • School - Elementary: Walpole Elementary School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Walpole Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 58
    • Lot - Sqft: 230868.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 5.3
    • Road Frontage Length: 649.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2903.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 4813.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2903.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1910.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1773
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Private
    • Utilities: Internet - Fiber Optic
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Gry/naturl
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Pool - Above Ground, Porch - Covered, Shed, Windows - Double Pane
    • Roads: Gravel, Public
    • Roof: Membrane, Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Partial, Walkout
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Loft, Level 2: Office/Study
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Stove-Wood
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Hearth, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Whirlpool Tub, Wood Stove Insert, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Slate/Stone, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant Floor, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.75
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 23x13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 11x10.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 17x12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 22x18
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 14x14
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 17x10.5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 12x10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 18x11.5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 18x10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Loft
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
    Room 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full

    Property History for 85 Merriam Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 6, 2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1498887806

    $432,533

    +7.1% / yr

    Oct 6, 2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4925814

    $432,500—
    Oct 6, 2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4925814

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/06/2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1498887806

    $432,533

    +7.1% / yr

    10/06/2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4925814

    $432,500
    10/06/2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4925814

    —

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    Public Records for 85 Merriam Road

    Taxable ValueLand$179,900Additions$327,600Total$507,500
    Tax Record2025$8,759 ($730 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,149 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,149 SqFtStories2Lot Size230,868 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1773Year Renovated1773ZoningRUR RCountyCHESHIREAPNWLPO M:00003 L:000058 S:000000

    Schools near 85 Merriam Road

    This home is within Fall Mountain Regional School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 1
    Public - 2 to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Walpole Primary School
    PublicPK to 1

    North Walpole Elementary School
    Public2 to 4

    Walpole Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Fall Mountain 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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