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$475,000

17 Forest Road
Hancock, NH 03449
Listed by NH Realty Gals · RE/MAX Synergy
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1900

About this home

Looking for classic New England charm in a beautifully updated, move in ready Victorian within walking distance of Hancock's historic village? Take in views of Mount Skatutakee from your back deck and enjoy the rare benefit of directly abutting conservation land, easy walking access to the library, café, school, market, artisan cheese shop, historic inn, and picturesque Norway Pond, for summer swimming and winter skating. Enjoy Hancock's summer farmers market featuring local food trucks and vendors, along with beloved community traditions such as Hancock Old Home Days. Beautifully maintained 4 to 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers the character and warmth of a historic village residence while providing the updates today's buyers appreciate. Step inside to discover sun-filled living spaces, gleaming wood floors, high ceilings, and a flowing floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living and dining rooms showcase timeless architectural details, while the updated kitchen features abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island perfect for gathering with family and friends. Just off the kitchen, a cozy four-season sunroom offers exceptional versatility perfect for reading, relaxing, enjoying your morning coffee, or serving as a generous mudroom with laundry and plenty of room for seasonal outdoor gear. Recently finished third floor adds valuable living space and flexibility, providing an ideal setting for a guest suite, playroom, home office, studio, or media room. Outside, enjoy a two-tiered backyard, picket-fenced front lawn, mature landscaping, and a peaceful backdrop rarely found in a village setting. The back deck offers a wonderful place to entertain, dine outdoors, or simply take in the views of Mount Skatutakee. **Showings to take place at the open houses this weekend August 15th 10-12 and Sunday August 16th 11-1

Property details

MLS
Prime MLS
MLS #
5094020
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
42
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.24 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Hancock Elementary School
0.39 mi away · Grades -1-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
68
Student:teacher ratio
8.5:1
District
Contoocook Valley School District
Middle
Great Brook School
4.44 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
241
Student:teacher ratio
8.0:1
District
Contoocook Valley School District
High
Conval Regional High School
4.61 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
696
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Contoocook Valley School District

Walkability

Blended score for Hancock's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

30
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
28 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores1
Parks3
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$380,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,465
Property tax (est.)$396
Home insurance (est.)$150

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