NOT LISTED FOR SALE

27 Birch St Keene, NH 03431

Estimated Value: $374,000 - $406,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,810 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2019

Last sale price $187,700 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,783/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Screened Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Wheelock Park Campground

About This Home

As of September 2019

Ideal West Keene location in a quiet neighborhood abutting Wheelock Park and city conservation land. This spacious traditional center chimney Cape has character and charm and is set on a large lot with a private backyard. Hardwood floors are throughout most of the home. The living room offers a fireplace with wood stove hookup to insulated lined flue and French doors that open to a screened porch. All 3 bedrooms are generous in size with plenty of closet space and unique built-ins. Ceilings were professionally painted this past spring. Eat-in kitchen has direct entry from the garage and screened porch and features a separate laundry room. You will love the fenced vegetable garden space with surface drip irrigation system, and mature plantings of lilac, forsythia, quince, perennials, pear tree and herbs. Walk to Symonds School and KHS. Easy access to bike and walking trails, KMS and Keene Family Y; downtown shops are just minutes away. Your personal touches will make this a very special family home.

Last Listed By

Ruth Blais Thompson

Blais & Associates, Realtors License #031345 Listed on: 08/12/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned LD

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Symonds Elementary School
  • Keene Middle School
  • Keene High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,340

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cape
  • Directions: West Street just past Wheelock Park entrance, then right on Birch Street. Property is on the right.
  • Footprint: 34x23
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 116.58
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Ideal West Keene location in a quiet neighborhood abutting Wheelock Park and city conservation land. This spacious traditional center chimney Cape has character and charm and is set on a large lot with a private backyard. Hardwood floors are throughout most of the home. The living room offers a fireplace with wood stove hookup to insulated lined flue and French doors that open to a screened porch. All 3 bedrooms are generous in size with plenty of closet space and unique built-ins. Ceilings were professionally painted this past spring. Eat-in kitchen has direct entry from the garage and screened porch and features a separate laundry room. You will love the fenced vegetable garden space with surface drip irrigation system, and mature plantings of lilac, forsythia, quince, perennials, pear tree and herbs. Walk to Symonds School and KHS. Easy access to bike and walking trails, KMS and Keene Family Y; downtown shops are just minutes away. Your personal touches will make this a very special family home.
  • List Agent: 11720
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove - Electric
  • Equipment: Stove-Wood
  • Features Interior: Blinds, Cedar Closet, Fireplace - Wood, Lighting - LED, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Storage Space
  • Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Basement Level Rooms: Level B: Family Room
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 16.8 x 13.9, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Laundry Room, 5 x 6, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, 12.1 x 13.1, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Living Room, 21.11 x 13.1, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1
  • Room 6: Primary Bedroom, 18.2 x 13.1, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Bedroom, 9.5 x 13.1, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 10.6 x 13.7, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Family Room, 17 x 13.7, On Level: Basement
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1610
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 200
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2392
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1810
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 582

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Porch - Screened, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Direct Entry

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air, Stove - Wood
  • Utilities: Cable, Phone

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Restrictions: None

Schools

  • School District: Keene Sch Dst SAU #29
  • Elementary School: Symonds Elementary
  • Middle School: Keene Middle School
  • High School: Keene High School
  • Elementary School: Symonds Elementary
  • High School: Keene High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 545
  • Lot: 27
  • Lot Sq Ft: 30056
  • Lot Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Description: Level, Sidewalks, Trail/Near Trail
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: LD
  • Deed Book: 1704
  • Deed Page: 657
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 6340
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District: Keene Sch Dst SAU #29
  • School Middle Jr: Keene Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2024
Sold by
Ross Carol L
Bought by
Ross David W and Duhaime Krista E
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$383,522

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2020
Sold by
Carol L Ross Ret
Bought by
Ross David W and Duhaime Krista E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2019
Closed on
Sep 24, 2019
Sold by
Gardner James R and Bauer Dorothy A
Bought by
Carol L Ross Ret and Ross
Seller's Agent
Ruth Blais Thompson
Blais & Associates, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Judith Idelkope
Greenwald Realty Group
List Price
$189,500
Sold Price
$187,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,800
-0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.46%
Original Mortgage
$161,075
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1999
Sold by
West Randolph A and West Kathleen M
Bought by
Gardner James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.9%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ross David W -- None Available
Ross David W -- None Available
Ross David W -- None Available
Carol L Ross Ret $187,733 --
Carol L Ross Ret $187,733 --
Carol L Ross Ret $187,733 --
Gardner James R $128,500 --
Gardner James R $128,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ross David W $160,000
Previous Owner Carol L Ross Ret $161,075
Previous Owner Gardner James R $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Sold $187,700 -0.9% $104 / Sq Ft
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2019 08/12/19 For Sale $189,500 -- $105 / 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 $7,649 $231,300 $49,300 $182,000
2023 $7,376 $231,300 $49,300 $182,000
2022 $7,177 $231,300 $49,300 $182,000
2021 $7,235 $231,300 $49,300 $182,000
2020 $6,293 $168,800 $57,400 $111,400
2019 $6,422 $170,800 $57,400 $113,400
2018 $6,340 $170,800 $57,400 $113,400
2017 $6,361 $170,900 $57,500 $113,400
2016 $6,219 $170,900 $57,500 $113,400
2015 $6,662 $193,600 $72,900 $120,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4770200

PrimeMLS

APN: KEEN-000102-000010-000360