NOT LISTED FOR SALE

135 Lower Straw Rd Contoocook, NH 03229

Estimated Value: $492,000 - $528,600

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$242/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2020

Last sale price $305,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,614/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.4 Acre Lot
  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Maple Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Raised Ranch Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2020

Facebook.com/TheCarrollRealtyGroup Twitter.com/CarrollRealtyGP LinkedIn.com/in/stephenRcarroll YouTube- www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KjXr7ikBtYVEUQC0ZhUdQ Instagram- www.instagram.com/carroll_realtygrp/?hl=en Or also call or email Us at: Kris Stone- 603-493-4435 kstone@kw.com Steve Carroll- 603-860-0310 stephenRcarroll@kw.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Carroll

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan License #069308 Listed on: 08/21/2020

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

Co-Listed By

Kris Stone

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan License #069118

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Cormier

Arris Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 2.4 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Dining Area
  • Countryside Views
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Harold Martin Elementary School
  • Hopkinton Middle School
  • Hopkinton Middle High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Generator Hookup
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 6

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,447

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Multi-Level, Raised Ranch
  • Directions: Highway 89 North, Exit 3 to Stickney Hill Rd. In .8 miles, take a right on Lower Straw Rd.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Footprint: 20 x 21 & 14 x 28
  • Suitable Use: Residential
  • Assessment Amount: 221400
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 227.61
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Remarks Public: WELCOME HOME to the beautiful town of HOPKINTON! This AFFORDABLE, 2 bedroom, 2 ½ bath WELL-MAINTAINED home is sited on 2.4 ACRES and is sure to PLEASE. Upon your arrival, you are GREETED by the paved CIRCULAR driveway amongst mature landscaping and PERENNIAL gardens. Head inside to the beautifully TILED entryway. On the upper level you will find the MASTER BEDROOM with HARDWOOD floors and huge windows overlooking the expansive backyard. The master bath is SPACIOUS and complete with RADIATE FLOOR heating. The second bedroom is SIZABLE and has its own bath as well. Downstairs you will be AMAZED at the TWO-STORY wall of windows in the EXPANSIVE living room. COZY up to the Harman PELLET STOVE or step outside and RELAX on the 16 x 16 composite deck. Prepare meals in the WELL-APPOINTED kitchen and entertain in the LIGHT and BRIGHT dining room. The two-car GARAGE offers plenty of STORAGE space above. Conveniently located within minutes to HIGHWAYS for easy commuting. All of this in the TOP-RATED Hopkinton School System too! All offers due by 5:00 pm on Monday, August 24.
  • List Agent: 4905
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Stove-Pellet
  • Features Interior: Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor
  • Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 9 x 16, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 13 x 13, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 17 x 21, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Primary Bedroom, 14 x 14, On Level: 2
  • Room 5: 2, 12 x 13
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1340
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 760
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2460
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2100
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 360

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Circular, Paved
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Metal
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open, Direct Entry, Heated, Storage Above

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
  • Fuel Company: Energy North
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Pellet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiant Floor, Stove - Pellet
  • Electric Company: Unitil
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable, Phone

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Restrictions: None

Schools

  • School District: Hopkinton School District
  • Elementary School: Harold Martin School
  • Middle School: Hopkinton Middle School
  • High School: Hopkinton Middle High School
  • Elementary School: Harold Martin School
  • High School: Hopkinton Middle High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 265
  • Lot Sq Ft: 104544
  • Lot Acres: 2.4
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped, Trail/Near Trail, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Deed Book: 3581
  • Deed Page: 2636
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 6447
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: Hopkinton School District
  • School Middle Jr: Hopkinton Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Tomasello Richard and Tosmasello Susan E
Bought by
Carey Adam T and Hashi Sahra A
Seller's Agent
Stephen Carroll
Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Cormier
Arris Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
10.91%
Current Estimated Value
$508,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.38%
Original Mortgage
$289,750
Outstanding Balance
$260,612
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,788

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2017
Sold by
Tomasello Susan E
Bought by
Tomasello Richard and Tomasello Susan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,500
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2002
Sold by
Bellucci Greg A
Bought by
Corcoran Donna J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,300
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1997
Sold by
Irene M Irving Ret
Bought by
Bellucci Greg A and Bellucci Nancy G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carey Adam T $305,000 None Available
Tomasello Richard -- --
Corcoran Donna J $177,000 --
Bellucci Greg A $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carey Adam T $289,750
Previous Owner Tomasello Richard $50,000
Previous Owner Tomasello Richard $149,500
Previous Owner Bellucci Greg A $159,300
Previous Owner Bellucci Greg A $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Sold $305,000 +10.9% $145 / Sq Ft
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2020 08/21/20 For Sale $275,000 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,389 $428,900 $164,400 $264,500
2023 $8,086 $230,900 $75,200 $155,700
2022 $7,434 $230,500 $75,200 $155,300
2020 $6,476 $221,400 $75,200 $146,200
2019 $6,447 $221,400 $75,200 $146,200
2018 $6,965 $200,500 $59,300 $141,200
2017 $6,868 $200,300 $59,300 $141,000
2016 $6,720 $200,300 $59,300 $141,000
2015 $6,734 $200,300 $59,300 $141,000
2014 $6,522 $200,300 $59,300 $141,000
2013 $6,323 $220,000 $86,900 $133,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephen Carroll

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Stephen Carroll

    Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

    (603) 860-0310

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  • Kris Stone

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kris Stone

    Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

    (603) 493-4435

    3 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Kris Stone
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Christopher Cormier

    Arris Realty

    (603) 966-3409

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Christopher Cormier
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4824204

PrimeMLS

APN: HOPN-000265-000006

New Hampshire Merrimack County Contoocook 03229

135 Lower Straw Rd, Contoocook, NH

This home is located at 135 Lower Straw Rd, Contoocook, NH 03229 since 21 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $508,400, approximately $242 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 135 Lower Straw Rd is a home located in Merrimack County with nearby schools including Harold Martin School, Maple Street Elementary School, and Hopkinton Middle School.

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