NOT LISTED FOR SALE

97 Bennett Rd Alstead, NH 03602

Estimated Value: $763,000 - $1,273,072

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,130 Sq Ft
$342/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 30, 2012

Last sale price $580,000 $185 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,483 / mo

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Mountain View
  • Barn
  • 142 Acre Lot
  • Farm

About This Home

As of November 2012

"A place of magical beauty" has been a phrase used to describe this incredible property! "Mt. View" consists of two homes and small cabin, all offering views to the Green Mountains of Vermont, various fields, pond and all on 142 private acres. Main house consist of 5 bedrooms, large fireplaced living room, raised paneled dining room with fireplace, kitchen with raised fireplace and never miss a sunset from the large sun room....great for entertaining! The 3 bedroom "Caretakers" house has a large barn for livestock or stables for horses. Once owned by Harry Wiggin Bennett (Joan Bennett Kennedy's grandfather), much attention has been given to the gorgeous gardens which have been recognized by the Smithsonian Institution's of Archives of American Gardens. From the moment you enter the property through the stone pillars, you'll realize this is a special offering. Enjoy living in a beautiful part of NH...very close to Walpole and Connecticut River. (July 2012 appraisal $775,000).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Peel

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #056948 Listed on: 08/01/2012

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Hampson

New England Horse Properties RE, LLC License #050988

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,074

Year Built

  • Built in 1795

Lot Details

  • 142 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain Views
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Pond
  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony

Schools

  • Vilas Middle School
  • Fall Mountain Regional High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm
  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Hiking Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • 24% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,074

Year Built

Built in 1795

Lot Details

142 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: New Englander
  • Directions: Rte 12A to Old Alstead Center. Right onto Pratt Road. Right onto Bennett Road. Last house on Bennett Road (past the stone pilars).
  • Suitable Use: Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Woodland
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1.5
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 185.3
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1795
  • List Agent: 8441
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Satellite
  • Features Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Primary BR w/ BA, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Softwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Crawl Space, Partial, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 15 x 15, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 14 x 15, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 17 x 25, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Foyer
  • Room 6: Utility Room, 9 x 15, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 10 x 18, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 11 x 16, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 13 x 14, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: 2, 11 x 25
  • Room 11: Bedroom, 12 x 12, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Other, 14 x 25, On Level: 1
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Room 17: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Room 18: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 1
  • Room 19: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 3130
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 3130
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 3130
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 3130

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Dead End, Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Balcony, Barn, Tennis Court
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Private
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Water Body Access: Owned

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air

Schools

  • High School: Fall Mountain Regional HS

Lot Info

  • Map: 27
  • Lot: 7
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6185520
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Lot Acres: 142
  • Lot Description: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Pond, View, Walking Trails
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Deed Book: 275
  • Deed Page: 127
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 24.01
  • Tax Gross Amount: 10074
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School District: Fall Mountain Reg SD SAU #60
  • School Middle Jr: Vilas Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2025
Sold by
Berger Peter R and Berger Lee R
Bought by
Berger Ft and Berger
Current Estimated Value
$1,069,768

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2012
Closed on
Dec 3, 2012
Sold by
Moodie Gordon M Est and Moodie
Bought by
Berger Peter and Berger Lee R
Seller's Agent
Doug Peel
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Hampson
New England Horse Properties RE, LLC
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,000
-17.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.66%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berger Ft -- --
Berger Ft -- --
Berger Ft -- --
Berger Peter $580,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/30/2012 11/30/12 Sold $580,000 -17.0% $185 / Sq Ft
11/12/2012 11/12/12 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2012 08/01/12 For Sale $699,000 -- $223 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

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 $21,341 $791,000 $297,300 $493,700
2023 $14,483 $569,513 $105,313 $464,200
2022 $14,033 $569,513 $105,313 $464,200
2021 $13,241 $569,513 $105,313 $464,200
2020 $13,906 $569,431 $105,231 $464,200
2019 $13,794 $495,311 $79,111 $416,200
2018 $13,420 $496,126 $79,926 $416,200
2017 $13,203 $495,053 $78,853 $416,200
2016 $13,308 $494,522 $78,322 $416,200
2015 $13,120 $494,522 $78,322 $416,200
2014 $13,376 $561,996 $156,496 $405,500
2013 $12,832 $478,796 $153,296 $325,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4176717

PrimeMLS

APN: ALTD-000027-000007

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