954 Rattlesnake Island

Closed 8/17/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$383,000

3 beds2 baths870 sqft$440/sqft

954 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.8 acresLot Size

1987Year Built

$440/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This Authentic Josselyn Log Home with two bedrooms, 2 baths and a bonus room, is perched thirty-five steps above the Broads of Lake Winnipesaukee. The breakwater has a u-shape dock with docking for two boats. A few steps away is the automated trolley which brings all you've brought right to the upper deck. The cottage is charming, with lots of character and rustic country decor and exposed beams, and a brand new roof in 2017. From the master bedroom dormer window, you'll wake up to a stunning view...This Authentic Josselyn Log Home with two bedrooms, 2 baths and a bonus room, is perched thirty-five steps above the Broads of Lake Winnipesaukee. The breakwater has a u-shape dock with docking for two boats. A few steps away is the automated trolley which brings all you've brought right to the upper deck. The cottage is charming, with lots of character and rustic country decor and exposed beams, and a brand new roof in 2017. From the master bedroom dormer window, you'll wake up to a stunning view of the Broads. An open floor plan maximizes the dining and living area, and on those cool Spring nights or rainy days, enjoy the cozy wood stove. Three sliders open onto the 11 x 35 deck - ideal for morning coffee, while listening to the songbirds, great for dining, or just relaxing. The 15 x 16 lower deck is complete with a hot tub - a perfect spot in the evening to listen to the call of the loon. Behind the cottage is easy access to the many trails on the island interior where you'll find wildlife, and maybe even see a Bald Eagle. Whether inside or out, this cottage, named "Sweet Surrender" by the owners, is truly a place of calm and beauty. By day, enjoy an amazing panorama of the lake and mountains, and by dusk, watch another one of Mother Nature's beautiful sunsets.

Sold By BHHS Spencer-Hughes Real Estate

Listed by: Betty Ann Bickford • Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

Listing closed: 08/17/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4678671

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Property Information for 954 Rattlesnake Island

Property Details

Taxes: $4,492 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Belknap County
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: Yes
Zoning: LR

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1987
Lot Size: 0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Area Description: Island
City: Alton

County: NH-Belknap
Directions: Northeast side of island towards north end.
Latitude: 43.572170428293731
Longitude: -71.295800941875882
Road Frontage: No
Seasonal: Yes
State: NH
Street Designation: Island
Map: 75
Zip: 03809

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $4,492.00
Tax Rate: 14.27%

Tax Year: 2017
Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: No
Driveway: None

Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 75

Lot - Sqft: 34848.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 870.0
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: 870.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 870.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Water Frontage Length: 100.0
Water Body Access: Yes
Water Body Access- EX: Owned
Water Body Name- EX: Winnipesaukee

Property and Assessments

Current Use: No
Assessment Amount: $314,800

Assessment Year: 2017
Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Post/Piers
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Water Body Restrictions: No
Year Built: 1987

Utilities

Electric Company: NH Electric Cooperative
Electric: 100 Amp

Sewer: 750 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Tan
Features - Exterior: Deck, Hot Tub, Outbuilding, Private Dock, Window Screens

Roads: None
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
Basement: No

Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 0
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 2
Rooms - Total: 5
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Features - Interior: Furnished, Hot Tub, Kitchen/Family, Living/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor
Flooring: Parquet
Heat Fuel: Wood
Heating: Stove - Wood
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 10 x 22
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 8 x 12
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 15 x 18
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 10 x 15
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bonus Room

Property History for 954 Rattlesnake Island

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 17, 2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4678671	$383,000	—
Aug 17, 2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4678671		—
Aug 2, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #628804534	$383,000	+6.7% / yr
Feb 26, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4678671	$395,000	—
Jan 1, 2018	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4647940		—
Jul 15, 2017	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4647940	$395,000	—
Aug 24, 1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #284975229	$105,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/17/2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4678671	$383,000
08/17/2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4678671	—
08/02/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #628804534	$383,000 +6.7% / yr
02/26/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4678671	$395,000
01/01/2018	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4647940	—
07/15/2017	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4647940	$395,000
08/24/1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #284975229	$105,000

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

Public Records for 954 Rattlesnake Island

Taxable ValueLand$385,300Additions$85,700Total$471,000

Tax Record2024$6,114 ($510 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt912 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt912 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987ZoningLR-LAKCountyBELKNAPAPNALTN M:75 B:75

Schools near 954 Rattlesnake Island

This home is within Prospect Mountain School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Alton Central School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	9.0 mi
4/10	Prospect Mountain High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 13	10.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Alton Central School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	9.0 mi
4/10	Prospect Mountain High School Public9 to 13 Serves this home	10.2 mi

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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 954 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810	$383,000	3	2	870	34,848
958 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810	$580,000	3	2	1,072	37,897
Lot 69 Rattlesnake Island, Alton Bay, NH 03810	$85,000	–	–	–	33,976
962 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810	$360,000	3	2	1,688	33,105
Lot #76 Rattlesnake Island, Alton Bay, NH 03810	$85,700	–	–	–	33,541
944 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810	$500,000	3	2	1,344	34,848
968 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810	$365,000	3	2	1,620	34,412
972 Rattlesnake Island, Alton Bay, NH 03810	$625,000	4	1.5	1,584	34,848
938 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810	$525,000	3	2	990	37,026
972 Rattlesnake Island, Alton Bay, NH 03810	$625,000	4	2	1,504	34,848
976 Rattlesnake Island, Alton Bay, NH 03810	$2,667	2	1.5	1,909	35,284
934 Rattlesnake Island, Alton Bay, NH 03810	–	2	1.5	974	34,848
984 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH 03810	$315,000	2	1	979	33,976
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