$286,500
SOLD JUN 20, 2016

8 Watchtower Rd Contoocook, NH 03229

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$106 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

267 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Maple Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

As of July 2019

Location! Location! Just off the beautiful and scenic Gould Hill where the apples grow and the view extends for miles, you will find this treasure nestled on a dead end rd next to a gorgeous estate! 3-5 Bdrm3 ba Cape w/ bdrms/bath on each level, mahogany flrs throughout, 2 wood burning fireplaces, formal dining rm w/ built in's, screen porch, and finished walk out LL w/ family room 2 Bdrms. Circular Driveway just adding to the curb appeal! Newer heating and brand new oil tank. Hopkinton was recently rated #1 school system. Minutes to 89/93 and Concord Hospital. Don't miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Dunn

April Dunn & Associates LLC Brokerage Phone: 603-344-9605 License #048060 Listed on: 08/31/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Charlene Dyment

April Dunn & Associates LLC License #057765

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 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
  • Screened Porch
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Leach Field
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 004
  • 23% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,645

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cape
  • Directions: Rte 103 , Right onto Gould Hill Road, Left onto Blaze , Right to Watchtower, Sign on property at end of road on the left
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 159.17
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Remarks Public: Location! Location! Just off the beautiful and scenic Gould Hill where the apples grow and the view extends for miles, you will find this treasure nestled on a dead end rd next to a gorgeous estate! 3-5 Bdrm3 ba Cape w/ bdrms/bath on each level, mahogany flrs throughout, 2 wood burning fireplaces, formal dining rm w/ built in's, screen porch, and finished walk out LL w/ family room 2 Bdrms. Circular Driveway just adding to the curb appeal! Newer heating and brand new oil tank. Hopkinton was recently rated #1 school system. Minutes to 89/93 and Concord Hospital. Don't miss out!
  • List Agent: 6441
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Features Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 18.9X15.7, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 12.8X15.6, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 15.5X19.7, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, 25X14.6, On Level: Basement
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 20X12.9, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 11.1X17.5, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 15.10X11., On Level: Basement
  • Room 10: Basement, 12.7X10.6
  • Room 12: Den, 13.5X14
  • Room 13: Other, 9.8X21.3, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1800
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 900
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 2700
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2700
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 1800

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Circular, Paved
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Dead End, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Other
  • Features Exterior: Porch - Screened, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Direct Entry

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Ayer & Goss
  • Sewer: Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Water: Drilled Well
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Phone Company: Kearsage
  • Utilities: Cable

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: 241
  • Lot: 004
  • Lot Sq Ft: 47916
  • Lot Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level, View
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: R2
  • Deed Book: 2213
  • Deed Page: 210
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 22.93
  • Tax Gross Amount: 7645
  • Tax Year: 2006

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
12.00%
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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $335,000 --
Warranty Deed $286,533 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $320,000 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $242,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $243,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,175 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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: 4448525

PrimeMLS

APN: HOPN-000241-000004