NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Watchtower Rd Contoocook, NH 03229

Estimated Value: $634,000 - $707,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2019

Last sale price $335,000 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,827/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Maple Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

As of July 2019

Fall in love with this beautiful Country Cape nestled on a dead end rd off the scenic Gould Hill Rd near the Orchard with endless mountain views and abutting one of the finest Estates in the area! Charm and character throughout w/ updated kitchen including beautiful updated kitchen w/ cook top and tiled backsplash, mahogany flrs, formal dining room w/ built in's, living room w/ wood burning fireplace- family room in walk out lower level with fireplace as well, first flr office/bdrm w/ built in's, screen porch,mudroom/porch w/, many updates including new well, roof, newer boiler and oil tank. Extra circular driveway. Raised garden beds. Regarded as one of the top schools systems in the State and with easy access to 89/93 for commuters. You will fall in love with the quiet enjoyment, the big sky at night and the endless wildlife!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Dunn

April Dunn & Associates LLC License #048060 Listed on: 05/28/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Shawver

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,775

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cape
  • Directions: Gould Hill to left on Blaze Hill right onto Watchtower, home on the left
  • Suitable Use: Residential
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 186.11
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Remarks Public: Fall in love with this beautiful Country Cape nestled on a dead end rd off the scenic Gould Hill Rd near the Orchard with endless mountain views and abutting one of the finest Estates in the area! Charm and character throughout w/ updated kitchen including beautiful updated kitchen w/ cook top and tiled backsplash, mahogany flrs, formal dining room w/ built in's, living room w/ wood burning fireplace- family room in walk out lower level with fireplace as well, first flr office/bdrm w/ built in's, screen porch,mudroom/porch w/, many updates including new well, roof, newer boiler and oil tank. Extra circular driveway. Raised garden beds. Regarded as one of the top schools systems in the State and with easy access to 89/93 for commuters. You will fall in love with the quiet enjoyment, the big sky at night and the endless wildlife!
  • List Agent: 6441
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Features Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry - Basement
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Partially Finished
  • Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Basement Level Rooms: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Bath - Full, Level B: Family Room, Level B: Porch
  • Room 1: Mudroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen - Eat-in, 19x16, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, 13x16, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Living Room, 15x20, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, 13x14, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 20x13, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 11x17, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Basement, 25x14
  • Room 11: Bedroom, 13x11, On Level: Basement
  • Room 12: Porch, 10x21, On Level: Basement
  • Room 13: Bath - Full, On Level: Basement
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1800
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 900
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 3000
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2700
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 300

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Circular, Paved
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Features Exterior: Garden Space, Porch - Covered, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open, Direct Entry

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: HR Clough
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private, Purifier/Soft
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Phone Company: TDS
  • Utilities: Cable - Available

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

  • Map: 000241
  • Lot: 00000
  • Lot Sq Ft: 47916
  • Lot Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Level
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Deed Book: 3519
  • Deed Page: 1672
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 8775
  • Tax Year: 2018

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
Jun 15, 2023
Sold by
Johnsen Brian E and Johnsen Kristen L
Bought by
Johnsen Lt
Current Estimated Value
$664,104

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2019
Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
Coiner Joshua and Coiner Sarah
Bought by
Johnsen Brian E and Johnsen Kristen L
Seller's Agent
April Dunn
April Dunn & Associates LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Shawver
Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
List Price
$364,900
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-8.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.23%
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2015
Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Joel Lee Papkalos Ret
Bought by
Coiner Joshua E and Coiner Sarah E
Seller's Agent
April Dunn
April Dunn & Associates LLC
Buyer's Agent
Charlene Dyment
April Dunn & Associates LLC
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$286,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,400
-9.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$272,175
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2012
Sold by
Papakalos Joel L
Bought by
Joel L Papakalos Ret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2006
Sold by
Diane P Morgan T
Bought by
Papakalos Joel L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2000
Sold by
Parker Charles V
Bought by
Diane P Morgan T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
8.55%
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
Johnsen Lt -- None Available
Johnsen Brian E $335,000 --
Coiner Joshua E $286,533 --
Joel L Papakalos Ret -- --
Papakalos Joel L $320,000 --
Papakalos Joel L -- --
Diane P Morgan T $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Johnsen Brian E $242,500
Previous Owner Johnsen Brian E $243,000
Previous Owner Coiner Joshua E $272,175
Previous Owner Papakalos Joel L $256,000
Previous Owner Diane P Morgan T $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2019 07/19/19 Sold $335,000 -4.3% $124 / Sq Ft
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Price Changed $349,900 -4.1% $130 / Sq Ft
05/28/2019 05/28/19 For Sale $364,900 +27.4% $135 / Sq Ft
06/20/2016 06/20/16 Sold $286,500 -9.0% $106 / Sq Ft
05/24/2016 05/24/16 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2015 08/31/15 For Sale $314,900 -- $117 / 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 $13,530 $618,100 $224,600 $393,500
2023 $11,714 $334,500 $103,400 $231,100
2022 $10,788 $334,500 $103,400 $231,100
2020 $9,427 $322,300 $103,400 $218,900
2019 $9,385 $322,300 $103,400 $218,900
2018 $8,817 $253,800 $63,600 $190,200
2017 $8,703 $253,800 $63,600 $190,200
2016 $8,515 $253,800 $63,600 $190,200
2015 $8,533 $253,800 $63,600 $190,200
2014 $8,264 $253,800 $63,600 $190,200
2013 $8,700 $302,700 $108,900 $193,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4754875

PrimeMLS

APN: HOPN-000241-000004