NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Upper Straw Rd Contoocook, NH 03229

Estimated Value: $477,836 - $541,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,708 Sq Ft
$297/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2018

Last sale price $270,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,683/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Countryside Views
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Maple Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2018

The wonderful landscaping & scenery of this home envelopes you as you enter the driveway. With one stall attached garage & a newer two stall building just steps away your vehicles are always close by, with extra room for storage! The fenced in courtyard is reminiscent of back yard barbeques, quiet coffee in the morning & peaceful sunsets surrounded by lush shrubbery and perennials. From the mudroom, enter the updated kitchen overlooking the dining area & family room with wood burning fireplace. Sparkling hardwood floors shine as you journey to the back of the home, with a separate office/den & living room that could also be a bedroom. Beyond the office, the master bedroom awaits with walk in closet, exposed beams, cathedral ceiling & numerous windows providing a bright peaceful space. Want to use this gorgeous room as a family room or additional gathering space? Two additional rooms upstairs could serve as your bedrooms, with build-ins & closets providing ample storage & skylights pouring sunlight in from above, leaving the first floor as a spacious living & entertaining space. On almost an acre, the back yard is a fantastic place to play. The propane powered automatic generator ensures you will never be without power, and the updated windows & metal roof keep the home better insulated and reduce updating costs for years to come. The charming accents, updates and versatile floor plan make this home an absolute gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elise Harnisch

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan License #061974 Listed on: 05/31/2018

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Proulx

BHG Masiello Concord License #070018

BHG Masiello Concord

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,777

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.75-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Countryside Views
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Harold Martin Elementary School
  • Hopkinton Middle School
  • Hopkinton Middle High School

Utilities

  • Dehumidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 31

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,777

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cape
  • Directions: Route 89 West to Exit 4. Sharp right immediately off exit onto Route 202/9/Hopkinton Rd. Follow to Upper Straw Road on the right. #537 is the first driveway on the left.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1.75
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.08
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Remarks Public: The wonderful landscaping & scenery of this home envelopes you as you enter the driveway. With one stall attached garage & a newer two stall building just steps away your vehicles are always close by, with extra room for storage! The fenced in courtyard is reminiscent of back yard barbeques, quiet coffee in the morning & peaceful sunsets surrounded by lush shrubbery and perennials. From the mudroom, enter the updated kitchen overlooking the dining area & family room with wood burning fireplace. Sparkling hardwood floors shine as you journey to the back of the home, with a separate office/den & living room that could also be a bedroom. Beyond the office, the master bedroom awaits with walk in closet, exposed beams, cathedral ceiling & numerous windows providing a bright peaceful space. Want to use this gorgeous room as a family room or additional gathering space? Two additional rooms upstairs could serve as your bedrooms, with build-ins & closets providing ample storage & skylights pouring sunlight in from above, leaving the first floor as a spacious living & entertaining space. On almost an acre, the back yard is a fantastic place to play. The propane powered automatic generator ensures you will never be without power, and the updated windows & metal roof keep the home better insulated and reduce updating costs for years to come. The charming accents, updates and versatile floor plan make this home an absolute gem!
  • List Agent: 4662
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Features Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Skylight, Walk-in Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 11x13.3, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 13.3x9.1, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Family Room, 14x13.4, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Living Room, 13.4x10.5, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1, 13.2x9.8
  • Room 6: Primary Bedroom, 19.7x13.1, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, 13.2x12.9, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 20x12.9, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Mudroom, 11.10x7.6, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1708
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2708
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1708
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 1000

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Shake
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Metal
  • Features Exterior: Fence - Partial, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 3
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Private, Septic
  • Water: Private
  • Water Heater: Electric, Tank
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air

Schools

  • School District: Hopkinton School District
  • Elementary School: Harold Martin School
  • Middle School: Hopkinton Middle School
  • High School: Hopkinton Middle High School
  • Elementary School: Harold Martin School
  • High School: Hopkinton Middle High School

Lot Info

  • Village/District/Locale: Contoocook
  • Map: 258
  • Lot: 31
  • Lot Sq Ft: 39640
  • Lot Acres: 0.91
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: residential
  • Deed Book: 2892
  • Deed Page: 0396
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 7777
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2024
Sold by
Manganiello Mark
Bought by
Brahms Melissa
Current Estimated Value
$506,959

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,500
Outstanding Balance
$260,001
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$246,958

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Jul 12, 2018
Sold by
Chiappetta Lawrence
Bought by
Brahms Melissa and Manganiello Mark P
Seller's Agent
Elise Harnisch
Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
Buyer's Agent
Greg Proulx
BHG Masiello Concord
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.49%
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1998
Sold by
Fortier Timothy W and Fortier Holly A
Bought by
Will Daniel E and Will Laurel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,600
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brahms Melissa -- None Available
Brahms Melissa -- None Available
Brahms Melissa $270,000 --
Will Daniel E $124,000 --
Brahms Melissa $270,000 --
Will Daniel E $124,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brahms Melissa $262,500
Closed Brahms Melissa $262,500
Previous Owner Brahms Melissa $216,000
Previous Owner Will Daniel E $111,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2018 07/12/18 Sold $270,000 +3.8% $158 / Sq Ft
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2018 05/31/18 For Sale $260,000 -- $152 / 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 $10,306 $470,800 $171,400 $299,400
2023 $9,890 $282,400 $81,900 $200,500
2022 $9,107 $282,400 $81,900 $200,500
2020 $8,260 $282,400 $81,900 $200,500
2019 $8,223 $282,400 $81,900 $200,500
2018 $7,879 $226,800 $65,100 $161,700
2017 $7,777 $226,800 $65,100 $161,700
2016 $7,609 $226,800 $65,100 $161,700
2015 $7,625 $226,800 $65,100 $161,700
2014 $7,385 $226,800 $65,100 $161,700
2013 $6,958 $242,100 $96,000 $146,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4696973

PrimeMLS

APN: HOPN-000258-000031