$455,900
SOLD NOV 27, 2019

5 Balsam Way Plaistow, NH 03865

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,838 Sq Ft
1.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$161 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.55 Acre Lot
  • Countryside Views
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of February 2025

Magnificent 4-bedroom home in a sought after neighborhood! Majestically perched atop a knoll in a beautiful country setting, this large colonial has been newly updated! Home has brand new hardwood floors and new interior paint. New windows have recently been installed along with newer siding and a new furnace in 2018. You will love the oversized garage! The living room has custom built-in cabinetry! You will spend countless hours enjoying the large screened in porch with exposed cedar framing. Relax in the family room with a fantastic wood fireplace and more custom cabinetry! A spacious room over the garage is great for a play room and has a separate staircase providing great potential for an in-law apartment! This spectacular home also has a sprinkler system, Nest thermostats, new central air installed in 2015 and Trex decking. Don't miss out on your dream home! Broker/Owner interest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Verge

Verge Agency Inc License #046054 Listed on: 07/02/2019

Co-Listed By

James Rembis

Rembis Properties Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Ramos

BHHS Verani Bradford

BHHS Verani Bradford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,362

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.55 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned LDR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Countryside Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,362

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: From Rte 125 north, take a left at the set of lights near Sanborn Candies onto Rte. 121-A (Main St.). Continue approximately 2 miles and then turn left onto Meadowview Drive. Balsam Way is on your right. Home is the 2nd home on your right, tan color.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 160.64
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Remarks Public: Magnificent 4-bedroom home in a sought after neighborhood! Majestically perched atop a knoll in a beautiful country setting, this large colonial has been newly updated! Home has brand new hardwood floors and new interior paint. New windows have recently been installed along with newer siding and a new furnace in 2018. You will love the oversized garage! The living room has custom built-in cabinetry! You will spend countless hours enjoying the large screened in porch with exposed cedar framing. Relax in the family room with a fantastic wood fireplace and more custom cabinetry! A spacious room over the garage is great for a play room and has a separate staircase providing great potential for an in-law apartment! This spectacular home also has a sprinkler system, Nest thermostats, new central air installed in 2015 and Trex decking. Don't miss out on your dream home! Broker/Owner interest.
  • List Agent: 16443
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Sprinkler System
  • Features Interior: Attic, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Hearth, Primary BR w/ BA
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2838
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 3790
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2838
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 952

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Porch - Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon
  • Water: Drilled Well
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable

Lot Info

  • Map: 20
  • Lot Sq Ft: 67518
  • Lot Acres: 1.55
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped
  • Zoning: LDR
  • Deed Book: 2784
  • Deed Page: 1139
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 9362
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2024
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
English Amy and Arnold Lance
Bought by
Laliberte Kaitlyn E and Laliberte Richard Cameron
Seller's Agent
Staci Loeffler
Keller Williams Realty Metro-Londonderry
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Hallisey
BHHS Verani Realty Hampstead
List Price
$689,900
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
1.46%
Total Days on Market
94
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$689,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,174
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.07%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Outstanding Balance
$559,052
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$144,610

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2019
Closed on
Oct 27, 2019
Sold by
Balsam Rt
Bought by
English Amy and Arnold Lance
Seller's Agent
William Verge
Verge Agency Inc
Buyer's Agent
Christy Ramos
BHHS Verani Bradford
List Price
$494,500
Sold Price
$455,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,600
-7.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%
Original Mortgage
$279,636
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 1989
Bought by
Balsam Rt
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 $700,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $700,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $455,933 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $560,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $560,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $317,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $279,636 VA
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $700,000 +1.5% $247 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2024 12/05/24 For Sale $689,900 +51.3% $243 / Sq Ft
11/27/2019 11/27/19 Sold $455,900 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2019 09/26/19 Price Changed $455,900 -2.1% $161 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Price Changed $465,900 -2.9% $164 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Price Changed $479,900 -3.0% $169 / Sq Ft
07/02/2019 07/02/19 For Sale $494,500 -- $174 / 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 $10,578 $510,500 $156,200 $354,300
2023 $11,405 $510,500 $156,200 $354,300
2022 $9,705 $510,500 $156,200 $354,300
2021 $9,679 $510,500 $156,200 $354,300
2020 $7,019 $480,060 $117,260 $362,800
2019 $10,115 $474,660 $117,260 $357,400
2018 $9,362 $380,720 $100,220 $280,500
2017 $9,122 $380,720 $100,220 $280,500
2016 $8,566 $380,720 $100,220 $280,500
2015 $8,080 $334,430 $106,430 $228,000
2014 $7,625 $303,420 $102,320 $201,100
2011 $7,498 $303,420 $102,320 $201,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4762525

PrimeMLS

APN: PLSW-000020-000018