40 School St

Keene, NH 03431

$399,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,765 Sq. Ft.
$144 / Sq. Ft.
2,765
Sq. Ft.
$144
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious, Sun Filled Antique Cape, right in the Heart of Keene. Dramatic LR 30x15 w/bay window, decorative FPLCE, wall sconces, hardwood FLR & 11' wall of bookcases. An archway from the LR opens into a 14x9 study. Elegant DR w/twin corner China cupboards, hardwood FLR & triple window. A French door in the DR opens out into the 16x10 screened porch. Family sized dine-in KIT 23x14 w/lovely dining area w/windows on 3 sides. Plenty of cabinets & work area in the KIT, plus a pull-out pantry. KIT has a...Spacious, Sun Filled Antique Cape, right in the Heart of Keene. Dramatic LR 30x15 w/bay window, decorative FPLCE, wall sconces, hardwood FLR & 11' wall of bookcases. An archway from the LR opens into a 14x9 study. Elegant DR w/twin corner China cupboards, hardwood FLR & triple window. A French door in the DR opens out into the 16x10 screened porch. Family sized dine-in KIT 23x14 w/lovely dining area w/windows on 3 sides. Plenty of cabinets & work area in the KIT, plus a pull-out pantry. KIT has a rear stairway to the 2nd FLR. 1st FLR 3/4 bath. Beautiful front entry hallway w/top and side lights & French door into the study. Primary BDR w/a wide archway into the 9x6 dressing alcove & a walk-in closet w/built-ins. 2nd BDR also w/a walk-in closet w/built-ins. Versatile floorplan w/2 additional 2nd FLR rooms. Middle or 3rd BDR room, has been used as an art studio. The last room, which can be a 4th BDR, is accessible from the rear stairway. 2nd FLR full bath & a wonderful walk-in linen closet in the hallway. On the far side of the 2nd FLR rear stairway is a store RM. This RM opens into the 2nd FLR of the barn. Mudroom/laundry on the 1st FLR w/a stairway into 2 basement work RMS or storage RMS w/T&G pine paneling & lots of storage. The attached barn/garage enters into the mudroom. Terrific home, w/ample parking & within easy walking distance to the library, restaurants, bakery shops, and many clothing stores.
  1. Listed by Connie Joyce • RE/MAX Town & Country

Sold By 1 Worcester Homes

Property Details for 40 School Street

Parking
On-Site, Parking Spaces 5 - 10
Zoning
LD Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 10/31/2023 01:42 PM

Property Details for 40 School Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4965162
Days on Market45
Taxes$9,400 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1860
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
CountyCheshire County
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Building Information for 40 School Street

Stories1Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,874 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,091

Property Taxes

$783

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 School Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Keene
  • County: NH-Cheshire
  • Directions: West Street, past the rear entrance into the Library, to the blinking light on the corner of West and School St. Home on the left, with a sign.
  • Latitude: 42.934149870148353
  • Longitude: -72.282911982803341
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 567
  • Zip Code: 03431
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $9,400.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
School Information
  • School - High: Keene High School
  • School - District: Keene Sch Dst SAU #29
  • School - Elementary: Fuller Elementary
  • School - Middle/Jr: Keene Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Footprint: 63x24
  • Lot: 30
  • Lot - Sqft: 16553.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Road Frontage Length: 70.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2765.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2765.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2765.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Brick, Granite
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1860
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Fuel Company: Davis Oil
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Exposure: South
  • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Porch - Screened
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Roughed In, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Stairs - Basement
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Family Room, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Exercise Room, Level B: Workshop
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.75
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 30x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 16x14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23x14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14x9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 5x7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15,9x6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 16x15
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 9x8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 9x9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 18x12
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Workshop

Property History for 40 School Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521434909

$399,000—
Oct 30, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

$399,000—
Sep 26, 2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

—
Sep 9, 2023

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

$449,000—
Aug 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

$485,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521434909

$399,000
10/30/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

$399,000
09/26/2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

—
09/09/2023

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

$449,000
08/10/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4965162

$485,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 School Street

Taxable ValueLand$47,600Additions$250,600Total$298,200
Tax Record2024$9,861 ($822 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,765 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,765 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,329 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860ZoningLDCountyCHESHIREAPNKEEN M:567 L:30Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 School Street

This home is within Keene School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Fuller Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Keene High School
Public9 to 12

Moundrock Waldolf School
PrivatePK to 8

Trinity Christian School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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