978 Forest Rd

1,500 Sq. Ft.
$20 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$20
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This cozy, lakefront, 2 bedroom home is the perfect rental opportunity! Nestled at the end of a private driveway you will have true serenity at home. Inside you will find, bright, open spaces with panoramic lake views. The kitchen overlooks the dining and living room, making this the perfect spot to hang out and enjoy the ambiance of the electric fireplace and hearth. You will be able to take in the lake views during all the seasons from the heated sunroom that also opens up to a wrap-around porch....This cozy, lakefront, 2 bedroom home is the perfect rental opportunity! Nestled at the end of a private driveway you will have true serenity at home. Inside you will find, bright, open spaces with panoramic lake views. The kitchen overlooks the dining and living room, making this the perfect spot to hang out and enjoy the ambiance of the electric fireplace and hearth. You will be able to take in the lake views during all the seasons from the heated sunroom that also opens up to a wrap-around porch. There is a full bathroom with washer and dryer. A large yard makes enjoying all the lake has to offer super easy and a gradual entrance to the lake makes getting in a breeze! There is ample parking. The rental can come fully or partially furnished depending on what your needs are. All utilities will remain including electric range, refrigerator, washer, dryer and microwave. Landlord will take care of snow removal and lawn care. Tenant is responsible for heat, electricity, cable and internet. Fiber optic internet is available. 1 year lease preferred.
  1. Listed by Kathryn Beam • Galloway Real Estate LLC

Amenities

  • Driveway
  • Dryer
  • Fully Furnished
  • Lake Views
  • Microwave
  • Parking Included
  • Partially Furnished
  • Porch
LISTING UPDATED: 04/24/2026 01:54 PM

Property Details for 978 Forest Road

StatusActive
MLS #5085205
Days on Market-
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date04/23/2026
Lease Term-
FurnishedFully Furnished
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size5.10 AC / 222,156 SF
CountyCheshire County

Location

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Building Information for 978 Forest Road

Building/Complex978 Forest RdFloor-Stories1Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size5.10 AC / 222,156 SF

Property Information for 978 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alstead
  • County: NH-Cheshire
  • Directions: GPS to location.
  • Latitude: 43.123910815144392
  • Longitude: -72.285199423278826
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 03602
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Lake Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Level, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.1
  • Total Finished Area: 1500.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1500.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 222156.0
  • Total Area: 1500.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Rental
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • School District: Fall Mountain Reg SD SAU #60
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Leach Field On-Site, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Telephone Available
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Full
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rental Amount Frequency: Monthly

Property History for 978 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 10, 2025

Rented

New England Real Estate Network #5038224

$2,500—
May 10, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5038224

—
Apr 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5038224

$2,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/10/2025

Rented

New England Real Estate Network #5038224

$2,500
05/10/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5038224

—
04/28/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5038224

$2,500

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

Schools near 978 Forest Road

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

Vilas Elementary 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.

978 Forest Road is Coming Soon in Alstead, NH 03602. This property is currently priced at $2,500. This listing's school district is Fall Mountain Regional School District. Nearby schools include Alstead Primary School, Vilas Elementary School and Fall Mountain Regional High School. 978 Forest Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,500 sqft a property built in 1950.

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