$555,000
SOLD JAN 12, 2026

16 Captain Danforth Ln Amherst, NH 03031

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,138 Sq Ft
0.75 Acres

Recently Sold

$260 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wilkins Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Den

About This Home

As of January 2026

Amazing Location, Layout, and Potential – All Here, Priced to Personalize! Desirable location at the end of a dead-end street on .75 acres and close to all the amenities. Recessed lighting, new countertops & stainless-steel appliances in the eat-in kitchen. Custom built-ins were installed in the formal dining room to make this space more practical for everyday use. The spacious living room features a wood burning fireplace and is a great space to entertain. The primary bedroom suite is fantastic with its own updated bathroom and personalized walk-in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms upstairs with a modernized full bathroom and 2nd floor laundry. The partially finished basement has a bonus room that could be used as a gym, home office or playroom. Enjoy the wooded views from your deck. Don’t miss your chance to join this great community!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Vaillancourt

BHG Masiello Bedford License #071540 Listed on: 10/09/2025

BHG Masiello Bedford

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Hassan

Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH

Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Amherst Street Elementary Sch
  • Amherst Middle School
  • Souhegan High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 007 / 017
  • Assessor Parcel Number 002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,755

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Route 101A to Old Nashua Rd to Captain Danforth Lane. Home is on left.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • ResoLotFeatures: Subdivided, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • Road Frontage Type: Dead End
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1862.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Dining Area, Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Walk-In Closet(s), 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Living Room
  • Room_10_Type: Office/Study
  • Room_2_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_4_Type: Bathroom Half
  • Room_5_Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_9_Type: Bathroom Full
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walk-up
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Concrete, Full, Partially Finished, Walkout
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 276.0

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Natural Shade, Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee: 16.67
  • Association Fee Includes: Plowing

Fee Information

  • PAD Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

  • Elementary School: Amherst Street Elementary Sch
  • High School: Souhegan High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Middle

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.75
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 32670.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8755.0
  • Tax Block: 017
  • Tax Lot: 007
  • Tax Map Number: 002

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2021
Sold by
Mccarthy Brian J
Bought by
Mccarthy Brian J and Mccarthy Rachael T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2018
Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Young Marianne B
Bought by
Mccarthy Brian J
Seller's Agent
Tim Joyce
Keller Williams Gateway Realty
Buyer's Agent
Parrott Realty Group
Keller Williams Gateway Realty
List Price
$299,500
Sold Price
$299,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.30%
Original Mortgage
$290,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2016
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Wojtas John S and Wojtas Nancy J
Bought by
Young Marianne B
Seller's Agent
Ann Antosca
Keller Williams Gateway Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ann Antosca
Keller Williams Gateway Realty
List Price
$294,900
Sold Price
$286,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%
Original Mortgage
$280,819
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 1996
Sold by
Bacon Holly L
Bought by
Wojtas John S and Wojtas Nancy J
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $300,000 --
Warranty Deed $286,000 --
Warranty Deed $152,300 --
Warranty Deed $300,000 --
Warranty Deed $286,000 --
Warranty Deed $152,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $275,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $290,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $280,819 FHA
Previous Owner $187,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Sold $555,000 +0.9% $260 / Sq Ft
12/03/2025 12/03/25 Price Changed $549,900 -5.2% $257 / Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Price Changed $579,900 -1.7% $271 / Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Price Changed $589,900 -1.7% $276 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 For Sale $600,000 +100.3% $281 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Sold $299,500 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2018 04/23/18 For Sale $299,500 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Price Changed $299,500 +1.5% $161 / Sq Ft
02/23/2018 02/23/18 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Price Changed $295,000 -9.2% $159 / Sq Ft
02/08/2018 02/08/18 For Sale $325,000 +13.6% $175 / Sq Ft
07/30/2016 07/30/16 Sold $286,000 -1.3% $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/09/2016 06/09/16 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Price Changed $289,900 -1.7% $132 / Sq Ft
03/14/2016 03/14/16 For Sale $294,900 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
03/03/2016 03/03/16 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2016 02/18/16 For Sale $294,900 -- $134 / 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 $8,755 $381,800 $137,500 $244,300
2023 $8,349 $381,600 $137,500 $244,100
2022 $8,063 $381,600 $137,500 $244,100
2021 $8,132 $381,600 $137,500 $244,100
2020 $8,026 $281,800 $110,000 $171,800
2019 $7,581 $281,200 $110,000 $171,200
2018 $7,657 $281,200 $110,000 $171,200
2017 $7,314 $281,200 $110,000 $171,200
2016 $7,058 $281,200 $110,000 $171,200
2015 $7,629 $288,100 $131,500 $156,600
2014 $7,681 $288,100 $131,500 $156,600
2013 $7,628 $288,400 $131,500 $156,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5064998

PrimeMLS

APN: AMHS-000002-000017-000007