$1,775,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

42 Close Rd Dublin, NH 03444

8 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,659 Sq Ft
31.99 Acres

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 31.99 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Wooded Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Secluded Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

A Personal Domain...
Commanding magnificent views of Mt. Monadnock and the surrounding countryside, this stately 19th century Colonial style estate was once the summer residence of Mark Twain. The spacious 11 room, 5-6 bedroom interior includes an additional attached 4 bedroom caretaker suite. Detached garage. Developed site for additional guesthouse, with well, septic system and power service in place. Craftmanship of a by-gone era combine with modern convenience to create a home of singular quality and much sought after, yet seldom found, appeal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Peterson

Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty License #009851 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Peterson

Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty License #009851 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 31.99 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned MD M

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Visitor Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Storage
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Schools

  • Dublin Consolidated Sch Elementary School
  • South Meadow Middle School
  • Contoocook Valley Reg High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Leach Field
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Timber

Community Details

  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,507

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Upper Jaffrey Rd to Close Rd on right
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Display On Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail,High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Greek Revival, Historic Vintage, w/Addition, Arts and Crafts
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Orchard(s), Recreational, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Slight, Sloping, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Paths, Rural
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 7659.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Draperies, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Security, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Unit Levels: 3
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_10_Type: Bedroom with Bath
  • Room_11_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_12_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_14_Type: Laundry Room
  • Room_2_Type: Breakfast Nook
  • Room_4_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_5_Type: Living Room
  • Room_6_Type: Sunroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Den
  • Room_9_Type: Primary BR Suite
  • SqFt_Apx_Total_Finished: 7659
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Above_Grade: 0
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Below_Grade: 2000
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • SqFt_Apx_Total: 9659
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Room_13_Type: Bedroom
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater - Separate
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detectr-Batt Powrd, Generator - Portable
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Window Screens, Porch - Heated
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Granite, Poured Concrete, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Unpaved, Visitor, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Leach Field, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer
  • Heating: Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Other
  • Utilities: Phone
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dublin Consolidated Sch
  • High School: Contoocook Valley Reg High Sch
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Meadow School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: MD M
  • Lot Size Acres: 31.99
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1393484.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 21507.0
  • Tax Block: 00
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Map Number: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Godine David R
Bought by
Wear William and Wear Laura B
Seller's Agent
Andy Peterson
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andy Peterson
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,900,000
Sold Price
$1,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-6.58%
Views
115
Current Estimated Value
$1,761,388

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.32%
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 $1,775,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,775,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,775,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $1,775,000 -6.6% $232 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $1,900,000 -- $248 / 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 $24,165 $1,343,274 $202,074 $1,141,200
2023 $21,507 $777,256 $126,556 $650,700
2022 $19,416 $777,574 $126,874 $650,700
2021 $18,222 $778,052 $127,352 $650,700
2020 $18,571 $753,997 $127,297 $626,700
2019 $46 $776,327 $127,227 $649,100
2018 $0 $557,961 $104,061 $453,900
2017 $13,478 $556,490 $104,290 $452,200
2016 $15,448 $555,489 $103,889 $451,600
2015 $14,667 $553,475 $103,875 $449,600
2014 $14,699 $553,445 $103,845 $449,600
2013 $16,287 $688,961 $136,261 $552,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5036637

PrimeMLS

APN: DUBL-000003-000003