$275,000
SOLD NOV 19, 2021

470 Jewett Rd Contoocook, NH 03229

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,328 Sq Ft
3.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$83 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.9 Acre Lot
  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Maple Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Softwood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2021

One of the most unique homes in NH. Known by may names: The Starfish House, The Marshmallow House, The Pod House,The Tunnel House and the Space Station. This home has a layout like no other-definitely not you cookie cutter home. With 4 bedrooms and lots of living space, this house has room for everyone in the family. If you have a vision and do to mind rolling up your sleeves to do some work, this home can be magnificent again. Being sold "as is".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Phillips

BHHS Verani Concord License #066657 Listed on: 08/31/2021

BHHS Verani Concord

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Fahrenholtz

Broadvest Real Estate Group License #074213

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,307

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 3.9 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,328 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Schools

  • Maple Street Elementary School
  • Hopkinton Middle School
  • Hopkinton Middle High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Leach Field
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / 14

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,307

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Directions: Please use GPS and look for sign
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 82.63
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Remarks Public: One of the most unique homes in NH. Known by may names: The Starfish House, The Marshmallow House, The Pod House,The Tunnel House and the Space Station. This home has a layout like no other-definitely not you cookie cutter home. With 4 bedrooms and lots of living space, this house has room for everyone in the family. If you have a vision and do to mind rolling up your sleeves to do some work, this home can be magnificent again. Being sold "as is".
  • List Agent: 6482
  • L O1 Homesnapcom: Yes
  • S O1 Homesnapcom: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, 1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet, No Stairs, One-Level Home, Paved Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Features Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 3328
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 3328
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 3328

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Circular, Paved
  • Exterior: Combination, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Slab - Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Dish
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Irving Energy
  • Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Domestic, Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Utilities: High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Satellite

Schools

  • School District: Hopkinton School District
  • Elementary School: Maple Street Elementary
  • Middle School: Hopkinton Middle School
  • High School: Hopkinton Middle High School
  • Elementary School: Maple Street Elementary
  • High School: Hopkinton Middle High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 256
  • Lot: 2
  • Lot Sq Ft: 169884
  • Lot Acres: 3.9
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped, Sloping, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Deed Book: 3148
  • Deed Page: 0266-0267
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 4307
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District: Hopkinton School District
  • School Middle Jr: Hopkinton Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2021
Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Hamilton David
Bought by
Neeper Aaron R
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Phillips
BHHS Verani Concord
Buyer's Agent
Mark Fahrenholtz
Broadvest Real Estate Group
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-8.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.65%
Original Mortgage
$261,250
Outstanding Balance
$242,386
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$156,764

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2009
Sold by
Hibbard Terrance G and Hibbard Cynthia L
Bought by
Hamilton David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,040
Interest Rate
5.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2004
Sold by
Gintzler David
Bought by
Hibbard Terrance G and Hibbard Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Similar Home in Contoocook, NH

  • 470 Jewett Rd, Contoocook, NH 03229

    $299,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 3,674 Sq Ft
    • 470 Jewett Rd
    • Contoocook, NH

    This extraordinary home stands out like no other. With two central pods and rooms that branch off like spokes on a wheel, the layout is as imaginative as it is rare. It's been affectionately dubbed The Starfish House, The Marshmallow House, The Pod House, and The Space Station—and it was even featured on HGTV. Featuring 4 bedrooms and ample living space, there’s room for everyone in the family.

    Mark Fahrenholtz Broadvest Real Estate Group

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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 $275,000 None Available
Deed $235,000 --
Deed $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $261,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $252,040 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $163,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $299,000 -5.1% $81 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $315,000 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $315,000 -3.1% $86 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Off Market $325,000 -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $325,000 +18.2% $88 / Sq Ft
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Sold $275,000 -8.3% $83 / Sq Ft
09/03/2021 09/03/21 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2021 08/31/21 For Sale $299,900 -- $90 / 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 $10,120 $462,300 $158,400 $303,900
2023 $8,892 $253,900 $73,100 $180,800
2022 $4,638 $143,800 $65,000 $78,800
2020 $4,206 $143,800 $65,000 $78,800
2019 $4,187 $143,800 $65,000 $78,800
2018 $3,964 $114,100 $45,700 $68,400
2017 $3,724 $108,600 $45,700 $62,900
2016 $3,644 $108,600 $45,700 $62,900
2015 $3,651 $108,600 $45,700 $62,900
2014 $3,536 $108,600 $45,700 $62,900
2013 $4,107 $142,900 $75,900 $67,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4880347

PrimeMLS

APN: HOPN-000256-000014-000002