5 Foundry St Amherst, NH 03031
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,328
Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Attic
- Wilkins Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
About This Home
As of May 2022Owner is ready to turn over the stewardship of this beautiful historic home to new owners! The center entry hall with a sweeping briket staircase welcomes you into what was once the 2nd Hillsborough County Courthouse. This 1788 Post & Beam colonial offers 10 spacious rooms with gleaming wide pine floors, corner gunstock posts, 9 fireplaces and 2 beehive ovens. Every room has its own special features starting with the inviting fully updated kitchen which has a 6 burner Wolfe stove, subway tile backsplash and an expansive island. The formal Dining Rm has wainscoting and exposed carrying beams with a grouping of windows allowing the outside to come in. The Family Rm is the perfect place to gather. There is a convenient 1st floor laundry room with multiple pantry closets leading to a rec room which the kids will love. There are four spacious second flr bedrooms all with built-in bookshelves, lighted closets and fireplaces. The baths have all been updated and everything has been freshly painted. The furnace is new, as is the roof along with many other updates. Enjoy a 12 x 16 private screened porch overlooking lovely gardens. You can move right in and make it your own for you can not help but be totally charmed by this exceptional historic home in the heart of Amherst Village.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty Nashua Brokerage Phone: 603-673-4000 License #008527 Listed on: 06/21/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,761
Year Built
- Built in 1788
Lot Details
- 0.33 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Irrigation
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Post and Beam
- Antique Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clap Board Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Screened Porch
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Attic
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Connecting Stairway
- Interior Basement Entry
Schools
- Clark Elementary School
- Amherst Middle School
- Souhegan High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- Private Sewer
- Leach Field
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 040
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 13, 2022
Closed on
May 26, 2022
Sold by
Stantial Thomas E and Gallery Melissa A
Bought by
Bishop Nicole
Seller's Agent
Lisa Wilkens
Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH
Buyer's Agent
Casey Fontaine
Compass New England, LLC
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
15.15%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$41,614
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.36%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$723,116
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$185,270
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 1, 2017
Closed on
Nov 27, 2017
Sold by
Savino David M and Savino April D
Bought by
Mendham Harriett P
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Michaelis
Coldwell Banker Realty Nashua
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-11.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.85%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 15, 2013
Closed on
Feb 3, 2014
Sold by
Manzer Ann K and Manzer William O
Bought by
Savino David M and Savino April D
Seller's Agent
Anne McNallen
Bean Group / Amherst
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Pomerleau
BHHS Verani Amherst
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$653,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,000
-6.04%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.32%
Original Mortgage
$522,400
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2011
Sold by
Dorothy T Bohan Ret
Bought by
Manzer William O and Manzer Ann K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$496,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 1999
Sold by
Kingsbury Richard A and Kingsbury Joan M
Bought by
Bohan Richard N and Bohan Dorothy T
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $950,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $950,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $530,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $530,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $653,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $653,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $650,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $650,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $430,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $430,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $760,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $760,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $522,400 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $496,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2022 05/26/22 | Sold | $950,000 | +5.7% | $285 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2022 04/21/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/18/2022 04/18/22 | Price Changed | $899,000 | +9.0% | $270 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2022 04/13/22 | For Sale | $825,000 | +50.0% | $248 / Sq Ft |
| 11/01/2019 11/01/19 | Sold | $550,000 | -4.3% | $165 / Sq Ft |
| 09/11/2019 09/11/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/03/2019 09/03/19 | Price Changed | $575,000 | -4.2% | $173 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2019 08/07/19 | Price Changed | $600,000 | -7.0% | $180 / Sq Ft |
| 06/21/2019 06/21/19 | For Sale | $645,000 | +21.7% | $194 / Sq Ft |
| 11/27/2017 11/27/17 | Sold | $530,000 | -11.5% | $160 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2017 08/01/17 | For Sale | $599,000 | +13.0% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2017 07/16/17 | Off Market | $530,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/23/2017 05/23/17 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -6.3% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2017 03/01/17 | For Sale | $639,000 | 0.0% | $193 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2016 06/23/16 | Rented | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/23/2016 06/23/16 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/31/2014 01/31/14 | Sold | $653,000 | -6.0% | $197 / Sq Ft |
| 10/15/2013 10/15/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/15/2013 04/15/13 | For Sale | $695,000 | -- | $210 / Sq Ft |
Source: PrimeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,478 | $675,000 | $171,600 | $503,400 |
| 2023 | $14,769 | $675,000 | $171,600 | $503,400 |
| 2022 | $14,263 | $675,000 | $171,600 | $503,400 |
| 2021 | $14,384 | $675,000 | $171,600 | $503,400 |
| 2020 | $14,078 | $494,300 | $133,100 | $361,200 |
| 2019 | $13,326 | $494,300 | $133,100 | $361,200 |
| 2018 | $13,460 | $494,300 | $133,100 | $361,200 |
| 2017 | $12,857 | $494,300 | $133,100 | $361,200 |
| 2016 | $12,417 | $494,700 | $133,100 | $361,600 |
| 2015 | $13,486 | $509,300 | $157,400 | $351,900 |
| 2014 | $13,578 | $509,300 | $157,400 | $351,900 |
| 2013 | $13,471 | $509,300 | $157,400 | $351,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lisa Wilkens
Seller's Agent in 2022
Lisa Wilkens
Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH
(603) 471-0777
17 in this area
185 Total Sales
-
Casey Fontaine
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Casey Fontaine
Compass New England, LLC
(603) 801-8069
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
Ingrid Michaelis
Seller's Agent in 2019
Ingrid Michaelis
Coldwell Banker Realty Nashua
(603) 494-6671
37 in this area
60 Total Sales
-
Cheryl Zarella
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Cheryl Zarella
Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH
(603) 714-5647
25 in this area
269 Total Sales
-
Nancy Pomerleau
Seller's Agent in 2016
Nancy Pomerleau
BHHS Verani Amherst
(603) 496-4517
12 in this area
31 Total Sales
-
Gina Aselin
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Gina Aselin
EXP Realty
(603) 620-3830
97 in this area
206 Total Sales
Map
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 4760164
APN: AMHS-000017-000040
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