NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 Wells Rd Franconia, NH 03580

Estimated Value: $906,075 - $1,312,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,993 Sq Ft
$368/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2015

Last sale price $477,075 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 122% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,421/month

170 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Dock
  • Waterfront
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Lafayette Regional School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2015

5.5+/-Acres w/ Post & Beam perched at private ponds edge with Cannon Mt. views beyond! 8-10 ft. deep pond, dock & is spring-fed, owner enjoys a swim each morning! House is passive solar, facing due South, wide plank pine, tile & carpet. Woodstove, mudroom, large deck, outdoor shower, Sauna, greenhouse with misting system, oversized 2 car garage with storage above & outbuildings. Enter into large tiled mudroom with closets & storage being plentiful. The view greets you as you move into open concept LR, DR, Kit with custom pantry closet. Also on 1st floor-Master Bedroom with Bath, Den laundry & 3/4 bath. Upstairs 2 Bedrms, large office or Bedroom & Bath. Large walkout basement for storage, wine, utilizes or workshop. Invisible Dog fence too, just bring your own Petsafe collars! The desirable Wells Rd. location is noted as a State Scenic Byway. You will love the walking & trials just out your door & proximity to Cannon, Village & the great outdoors we all so love here in Franconia Notch!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Horan

Badger Peabody & Smith Realty License #039428 Listed on: 11/08/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Foss

Badger Peabody & Smith Realty License #011568

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1989

Lot Details

  • 5.5 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding
  • Vertical Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Window Treatments
  • Open Floorplan

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Private Dock
  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring
  • Heating system powered by passive solar

Community Details

  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: DR chandelier, Antique towel drying rack, Dog collars for invisible fence. Petsafe brand. Mstr Bed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Construction: Existing
  • Items Excluded: DR chandelier, Antique towel drying rack, Dog collars for invisible fence. Petsafe brand. Mstr Bed
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Access Laundry No Steps
  • Features Interior: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatment, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Partial, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 9x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 11x9, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 28x20, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Mudroom
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, 14x16, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 11x13, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 17x12, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Den, 16x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 13: Other, 15x12, On Level: 2
  • Room 14: Other, 15x16, On Level: 2
  • Room 15: Other, 10x19, On Level: 1
  • Room 16: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 1
  • Room 17: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 1
  • Room 18: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2993
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 1832
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 4825

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Post and Beam
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Board and Batten, Vertical
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shake
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Fence - Invisible Pet, Private Dock, Shed
  • Water Body Access: Owned
  • Water Body Type: Pond

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Direct Entry, Storage Above

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Irving
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Private
  • Water Heater: Separate
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Alternative Heat Stove, Hot Air, Passive Solar, Stove - Wood
  • Electric Company: PSNH
  • Phone Company: Fairpoint

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 239580
  • Lot Acres: 5.5
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Pond, Secluded, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2014
Closed on
Sep 14, 2015
Sold by
Phillips Charles W and Phillips Betsey B
Bought by
Dryden-Peterson Scott and Dryden-Peterson Sarah
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Horan
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne Foss
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$477,075
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,925
-11.49%
Current Estimated Value
$1,061,234

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$584,159
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.50%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$328,640
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$773,129
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dryden-Peterson Scott $477,133 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dryden-Peterson Scott $417,000
Previous Owner Dryden-Peterson Scott $41,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/11/2015 09/11/15 Sold $477,075 -11.5% $159 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2014 11/08/14 For Sale $539,000 -- $180 / 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 $10,063 $629,700 $247,700 $382,000
2023 $9,036 $629,700 $247,700 $382,000
2022 $7,682 $629,700 $247,700 $382,000
2021 $8,155 $629,700 $247,700 $382,000
2020 $8,669 $468,600 $176,400 $292,200
2019 $8,894 $468,600 $176,400 $292,200
2018 $8,866 $468,600 $176,400 $292,200
2017 $8,318 $468,600 $176,400 $292,200
2016 $7,994 $468,600 $176,400 $292,200
2015 $6,505 $397,600 $122,100 $275,500
2014 $6,501 $397,600 $122,100 $275,500
2013 $6,314 $397,600 $122,100 $275,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elizabeth Horan

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Elizabeth Horan

    Badger Peabody & Smith Realty

    (603) 616-8664

    224 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Horan
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  • Anne Foss

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Anne Foss

    Badger Peabody & Smith Realty

    (603) 616-8655

    41 Total Sales

    Anne Foss
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4392668

PrimeMLS

APN: FRNC-000026-000000-000018

New Hampshire Grafton County Franconia 03580

653 Wells Rd, Franconia, NH

Not Listed for Sale

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