NOT LISTED FOR SALE

209 Lower Straw Rd Contoocook, NH 03229

Estimated Value: $492,000 - $542,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,766 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2013

Last sale price $186,500 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 178% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,754/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 6.5 Acre Lot
  • Countryside Views
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Maple Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of April 2013

This charming ranch beams with bright, open living space featuring three bedrooms, two baths, family room with a wonderful wood stove and master bedroom with private bath. Brand new flooring and carpets just installed, newer siding, roof, furnace and hot water heater. Plenty of storage in two car garage with walk up second story. This lovely home is sited on 6.5 private acres conjuring a "country setting" feel while conveniently located to interstates. Whether you are just starting out or downsizing to one level living, this is a wonderful place to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Hampe

Coldwell Banker J Hampe Associates License #001979 Listed on: 03/10/2013

Coldwell Banker J Hampe Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Chagnon

EXP Realty License #054791

EXP Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,216

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 6.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Dining Area
  • Countryside Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Leach Field
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Accessible Common Area
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • 28% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,216

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Ranch
  • Directions: Exit 3 off I89. Turn right and follow Stickney Hill Rd. for 1 mile. Right onto Lower Straw Rd. Second to last house on the left.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Assessment Amount: 210400
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.42
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Remarks Public: This charming ranch beams with bright, open living space featuring three bedrooms, two baths, family room with a wonderful wood stove and master bedroom with private bath. Brand new flooring and carpets just installed, newer siding, roof, furnace and hot water heater. Plenty of storage in two car garage with walk up second story. This lovely home is sited on 6.5 private acres conjuring a "country setting" feel while conveniently located to interstates. Whether you are just starting out or downsizing to one level living, this is a wonderful place to call home!
  • List Agent: 389
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Access Common Use Areas, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Bathroom w/Tub, One-Level Home
  • Features Interior: Dining Area, Primary BR w/ BA
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1536
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 230
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 1536
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1766
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 1306

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Parking Spaces 4
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Storage Above

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Alternative Heat Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove, Stove - Wood
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable

Schools

  • 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: 9
  • Lot Sq Ft: 283140
  • Lot Acres: 6.5
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Deed Book: 2503
  • Deed Page: 19
  • Deed Recorded Type: Quit Claim

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 28.19
  • Tax Gross Amount: 6216
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School Middle Jr: Hopkinton Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2020
Sold by
Walsh Sarah
Bought by
Walsh Mason J and Walsh Sarah N
Current Estimated Value
$518,487

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Outstanding Balance
$61,168
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$457,319

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2013
Closed on
May 2, 2013
Sold by
Tomlinson Linda G Esta
Bought by
Walsh Sara N
Seller's Agent
Judy Hampe
Coldwell Banker J Hampe Associates
Buyer's Agent
Joan Chagnon
EXP Realty
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$186,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.78%
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
Walsh Mason J -- None Available
Walsh Mason J -- None Available
Walsh Sara N $186,500 --
Walsh Sara N $186,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Walsh Mason J $70,000
Previous Owner Tomlinson Linda G $30,000
Previous Owner Tomlinson Linda G $30,000
Closed Tomlinson Linda G $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2013 04/30/13 Sold $186,500 -1.3% $106 / Sq Ft
03/19/2013 03/19/13 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2013 03/10/13 For Sale $189,000 -- $107 / 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 $10,389 $474,600 $187,100 $287,500
2023 $9,063 $258,800 $88,300 $170,500
2022 $8,333 $258,400 $88,300 $170,100
2020 $7,558 $258,400 $88,300 $170,100
2019 $7,525 $258,400 $88,300 $170,100
2018 $7,278 $209,500 $64,500 $145,000
2017 $7,184 $209,500 $64,500 $145,000
2016 $6,858 $204,400 $64,500 $139,900
2015 $6,872 $204,400 $64,500 $139,900
2014 $6,655 $204,400 $64,500 $139,900
2013 $6,188 $215,300 $89,500 $125,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Judy Hampe

    Coldwell Banker J Hampe Associates

    (603) 224-4422

    26 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Judy Hampe
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Joan Chagnon

    EXP Realty

    (603) 661-7074

    19 Total Sales

    Joan Chagnon
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4220958

PrimeMLS

APN: HOPN-000265-000009

New Hampshire Merrimack County Contoocook 03229

209 Lower Straw Rd, Contoocook, NH

This home is located at 209 Lower Straw Rd, Contoocook, NH 03229 since 10 March 2013 and is currently estimated at $518,487, approximately $293 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 209 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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