$410,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

259 Macdowell Rd Peterborough, NH 03458

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
5.08 Acres

Recently Sold

$292 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5.08 Acre Lot
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Natural Light

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to this cozy and inviting Cape nestled in one of Peterborough’s most desirable neighborhoods—just minutes from scenic trails, vibrant restaurants, unique shops, and year-round activities. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience. Inside, you’ll find four bedrooms—two on the main floor and two upstairs—providing flexibility for a home office space, workout room or guest accommodations. A lovely kitchen with updated appliances and lots of good counter and drawer space. Two pellet stoves offer cozy supplemental heat during the cooler months, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the home. Recent updates include a new septic system, chimney repairs, and a new electrical panel, offering peace of mind and improved functionality for years to come. You also have 5+ acres to explore, play in and craft to your liking! This home is within walking distance of Adams Playground and Macdowell Dam, and everything else you need is within a 5-minute drive. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for the perfect space to grow, this lovingly maintained home is a fantastic opportunity to put down roots in a thriving community. Don’t miss your chance to make this sweet Peterborough gem your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Hansen

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan License #069214 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

Co-Listed By

Anena Hansen

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

Last Buyer's Agent

Forrest Rohde

Realty One Group Next Level License #080493

Realty One Group Next Level

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,439

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 5.08 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Natural Light
  • Living Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Peterborough Elementary School
  • South Meadow Middle School
  • Contoocook Valley Regional Hig High School

Additional Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 8 / 31
  • Assessor Parcel Number U

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,439

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Second house down off of Windy Row
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Stream, Wooded, Rural
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1974-0
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1404.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: One-Level Home
  • Reso Interior Features: Hearth, Kitchen Island, Natural Light, Indoor Storage, Basement 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: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room_2_Type: Living Room
  • Room_4_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walkout
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Stove
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Other Equipment: Battery Smoke Detector, Pellet Stove
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Natural Shade
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Timber Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Heating: Oil, Pellet Stove, Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Peterborough Elem School
  • High School: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Meadow School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 221285.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7439.0
  • Tax Block: 31
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Map Number: U

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2024
Sold by
R Kahn & S Blackburn Lt and Kahn
Bought by
Kahn Realty Llc
Total Days on Market
23

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2023
Closed on
Mar 15, 2023
Sold by
Couchman Leigh and Robinson Jen
Bought by
R Kahn & S Blackburn Lt and Kahn
Seller's Agent
Dan Petrone
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bill Goddard
Coldwell Banker Realty Nashua
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$339,500
Premium/Discount to List
$14,500
4.46%
Views
110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Aug 17, 2020
Sold by
Clark Robert F and Clark Jing Y
Bought by
Couchman Leigh and Robinson Jen
Seller's Agent
Dan Petrone
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dan Petrone
EXP Realty
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$243,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.84%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2008
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Clark Robert F and Clark Jing Yu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,500
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2008
Sold by
Roeun Mao
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1999
Sold by
Smith Glenn R and Smith Catherine C
Bought by
Mom Yoeup
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $339,533 None Available
Warranty Deed $339,533 None Available
Warranty Deed $243,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $243,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $243,000 None Available
Deed $165,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $127,800 --
Warranty Deed $96,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $127,800 --
Warranty Deed $96,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $175,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $124,025 Unknown
Previous Owner $148,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $410,000 -1.2% $292 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $415,000 +22.2% $296 / Sq Ft
03/15/2023 03/15/23 Sold $339,500 +4.5% $236 / Sq Ft
03/01/2023 03/01/23 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2023 02/23/23 For Sale $325,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
06/03/2021 06/03/21 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Sold $243,000 +1.7% $169 / Sq Ft
07/14/2020 07/14/20 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $239,000 -- $166 / 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 $7,439 $228,900 $76,600 $152,300
2023 $6,453 $228,900 $76,600 $152,300
2022 $5,919 $228,900 $76,600 $152,300
2021 $5,896 $228,900 $76,600 $152,300
2020 $5,576 $180,800 $64,200 $116,600
2019 $5,379 $180,800 $64,200 $116,600
2018 $5,440 $180,800 $64,200 $116,600
2017 $5,037 $160,100 $61,400 $98,700
2016 $4,937 $160,100 $61,400 $98,700
2015 $4,757 $160,100 $61,400 $98,700
2014 $4,734 $154,900 $64,100 $90,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5053078

PrimeMLS

APN: PTBR-000031U-000008