$200,000
SOLD NOV 8, 2013

544 Upper Straw Rd Contoocook, NH 03229

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,451 Sq Ft
0.99 Acres

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Countryside Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • Maple Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

About This Home

As of February 2023

Classic style home privately sited with detached 2car barn/garage and one car attached. Warm and inviting with newer systems and upgrades. Recently renovated quartz counter topped, eat-in kitchen that leads to a sunny family room and large formal living room with propane fireplace and multiple built-ins. Formal dining w/ large picture window and den w/ built ins plus large heated pine paneled porch/mudroom space at entry. Hardwood throughout. Two large bedrooms on second level and full bath. Wired for generator. Charming!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Cowan

Cowan and Zellers Brokerage Phone: 603-225-3333 License #034191 Listed on: 08/13/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Banzhoff Wetterer

Cowan and Zellers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,258

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.99 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Property is zoned R4

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Gambrel Roof
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Generator Hookup
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,258

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Gambrel
  • Directions: Rte. 202/9 to Upper Straw Road, home on right. Sign on property.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 137.84
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Classic style home privately sited with detached 2car barn/garage and one car attached. Warm and inviting with newer systems and upgrades. Recently renovated quartz counter topped, eat-in kitchen that leads to a sunny family room and large formal living room with propane fireplace and multiple built-ins. Formal dining w/ large picture window and den w/ built ins plus large heated pine paneled porch/mudroom space at entry. Hardwood throughout. Two large bedrooms on second level and full bath. Wired for generator. Charming!
  • List Agent: 645
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Features Interior: Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 9 x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 12x10, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 24.x12.1, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, 10x15.1, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1, 11x8
  • Room 6: Utility Room, 10x11.4, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 15.4x12, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 14x11, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Mudroom
  • Room 11: Breakfast Nook
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1451
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 700
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1451
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 700

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
  • Features Exterior: Barn, Deck, Outbuilding, Porch - Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Barn

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil
  • Heating: 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

  • Lot Sq Ft: 43124
  • Lot Acres: 0.99
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped, Sloping
  • Zoning: R4
  • Deed Book: 2744
  • Deed Page: 470
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 6258
  • Tax Year: 2012

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
Nov 30, 2022
Closed on
Feb 1, 2023
Sold by
Roberts Jared P
Bought by
Kelly James and Kelly Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Alison Scott
603 Birch Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sonia Bramhall
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$387,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
1.84%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$468,555

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,555
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$321,438
Outstanding Balance
$312,303
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$156,252

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Roberts Hannah L
Bought by
Roberts Jared P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2016
Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Cesarini Anthony and Cesarini Caitlin A
Bought by
Roberts Hannah L and Roberts Jared P
Seller's Agent
Aaron Phinney
Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
Buyer's Agent
Julie Fuller
Jean Hooker & Assoc. Inc.
List Price
$217,500
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$212,087
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2013
Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Bizarro Kathleen A
Bought by
Cesarini Caitlin A and Cesarini Anthony J
Seller's Agent
Mary Cowan
Cowan and Zellers
Buyer's Agent
Karen Banzhoff Wetterer
Cowan and Zellers
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-12.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Golden George F and Golden Amy E
Bought by
Bizarro Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2002
Sold by
Garvin Robert L
Bought by
Golden George F
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $387,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $387,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $216,000 --
Warranty Deed $216,000 --
Warranty Deed $200,000 --
Warranty Deed $200,000 --
Deed $268,500 --
Warranty Deed $268,500 --
Warranty Deed $268,500 --
Warranty Deed $190,000 --
Warranty Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $321,438 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $321,438 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,087 FHA
Previous Owner $183,670 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2023 02/01/23 Sold $387,000 +1.8% $230 / Sq Ft
12/07/2022 12/07/22 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2022 11/30/22 For Sale $380,000 +75.9% $225 / Sq Ft
01/06/2017 01/06/17 Sold $216,000 -0.7% $149 / Sq Ft
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2016 09/08/16 For Sale $217,500 +8.8% $150 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Sold $200,000 -12.7% $138 / Sq Ft
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2013 08/13/13 For Sale $229,000 -- $158 / 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 $9,360 $427,600 $174,600 $253,000
2023 $8,818 $251,800 $82,900 $168,900
2022 $8,095 $251,000 $82,900 $168,100
2020 $7,342 $251,000 $82,900 $168,100
2019 $7,309 $251,000 $82,900 $168,100
2018 $7,097 $204,300 $65,900 $138,400
2017 $7,005 $204,300 $65,900 $138,400
2016 $6,854 $204,300 $65,900 $138,400
2015 $6,869 $204,300 $65,900 $138,400
2014 $6,652 $204,300 $65,900 $138,400
2013 $6,389 $222,300 $98,700 $123,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alison Scott

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Alison Scott

    603 Birch Realty, LLC

    (410) 320-3703

    2 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Sonia Bramhall

    Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

    (603) 860-4208

    1 in this area

    87 Total Sales

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  • Aaron Phinney

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Aaron Phinney

    Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

    (603) 568-3399

    1 in this area

    130 Total Sales

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Julie Fuller

    Jean Hooker & Assoc. Inc.

    (603) 568-7156

    18 Total Sales

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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Mary Cowan

    Cowan and Zellers

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Karen Banzhoff Wetterer

    Cowan and Zellers

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4275094

PrimeMLS

APN: HOPN-000258-000042

New Hampshire Merrimack County Contoocook 03229

544 Upper Straw Rd, Contoocook, NH

This home is located at 544 Upper Straw Rd, Contoocook, NH 03229 and is currently priced at $200,000, approximately $137 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 544 Upper Straw Rd is a home located in Merrimack County with nearby schools including Harold Martin School, Maple Street Elementary School, and Hopkinton Middle School.

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