Listed by Lisa Wilkens • Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH (Cell: 603-722-8777). Bought with Compass New England, LLC.
Off Market May 2022 for $950K
$1,045,413
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
3,328
sq ft
5 Foundry St, Amherst, NH 03031
About this home
Are you ready to fall in love with a piece of history? This stunning, historic 1788 Post & Beam colonial was once the 2nd Hillsborough County Courthouse. The current owners have tastefully updated nearly the entire house. As you enter the center entry hall with sweeping staircase you can feel the warmth of this home. It features 10 spacious rooms with newly refinished, wide pine floors, custom millwork, 9 fireplaces and 2 beehive ovens. The brand new eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home with custom inset cabinetry, soapstone counters, large marble island, 6 burner Wolf range and fireplace with custom insert. Host family and friends in the formal dining room with large windows, wainscoting and gorgeous exposed carrying beams. The first floor also offers a living room, private office and a newly constructed family room with Vermont slate floors, custom cabinetry and a bar. Upstairs you will find four spacious bedrooms all with cozy fireplaces and custom built-ins. The two baths upstairs have both been completely remodeled with marble floors and high end fixtures. Enjoy the outdoors on the expansive, private screened porch overlooking the beautifully manicured yard. There is a new high velocity heating and A/C system, new siding, new shutters, completely insulated, new garage doors, home gym, etc. There is absolutely nothing left to do, besides move in and enjoy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1788Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Wilkens• Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH
Contact: Cell: 603-722-8777
Bought with Casey Fontaine• Compass New England, LLC
Owner is ready to turn over the stewardship of this beautiful historic home to new owners! The center entry hall with a sweeping briket staircase welcomes you into what was once the 2nd Hillsborough County Courthouse. This 1788 Post & Beam colonial offers 10 spacious rooms with gleaming wide pine floors, corner gunstock posts, 9 fireplaces and 2 beehive ovens. Every room has its own special features starting with the inviting fully updated kitchen which has a 6 burner Wolfe stove, subway tile backsplash and an expansive island. The formal Dining Rm has wainscoting and exposed carrying beams with a grouping of windows allowing the outside to come in. The Family Rm is the perfect place to gather. There is a convenient 1st floor laundry room with multiple pantry closets leading to a rec room which the kids will love. There are four spacious second flr bedrooms all with built-in bookshelves, lighted closets and fireplaces. The baths have all been updated and everything has been freshly painted. The furnace is new, as is the roof along with many other updates. Enjoy a 12 x 16 private screened porch overlooking lovely gardens. You can move right in and make it your own for you can not help but be totally charmed by this exceptional historic home in the heart of Amherst Village.
PrimeMLS #4619727
Nov 27, 2017
Sold
$530,000
$159/sq ft
Oct 20, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 1, 2017
Relisted
—
Jul 16, 2017
Delisted
—
May 23, 2017
Price Changed
$599,000
$180/sq ft
Mar 1, 2017
Listed
$639,000
$192/sq ft
+35
Amazing opportunity to reside in this Amherst hip roofed colonial , once the second county courthouse where Daniel Webster made his maiden plea. This 18th century home is significant in Amherst history and is updated to today's standards with all the charm and character intact. There are 4 bedrooms and two updated bathrooms upstairs with one en suite on the second floor. The kitchen has stainless appliances the stove of which is a wolf. It also has Pietra Cardosa counter tops and subway tiles. There are nine fireplaces in this choice property. The living room and dining room are lovely. A convenient study and comfortable family room make this special property. The present owners have added a large pantry closet and laundry room. The playroom and half bath add to this home. There is a gracious front hall and large porch for seasonal enjoyment with view of large level lot. The two car attached garage completes this picture. Come see for yourself.
PrimeMLS #1
May 21, 2016
Price Changed
$639,000
$192/sq ft
Jan 3, 2016
Price Changed
$669,000
$201/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4229528
Jan 31, 2014
Sold
$653,000
$196/sq ft
Apr 15, 2013
Listed
$695,000
$209/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4056370
Oct 31, 2011
Sold
$650,000
$195/sq ft
Apr 18, 2011
Listed
$719,000
$216/sq ft
PrimeMLS #560576
Jul 29, 1999
Sold
$430,000
$129/sq ft
Jun 25, 1999
Delisted
—
Mar 1, 1999
Listed
$470,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,187 (+4.6%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2024
$15,478 (+4.8%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2023
$14,769 (+3.5%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2022
$14,263 (−0.8%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2021
$14,384 (+2.2%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2020
$14,078 (+5.6%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2019
$13,326 (−1.0%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2018
$13,460 (+4.7%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2017
$12,857 (+3.5%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2016
$12,417 (−7.9%)
$133,100 + $361,600
$494,700
2015
$13,486 (+0.1%)
$157,400 + $351,900
$509,300
2013
$13,471
$157,400 + $351,900
$509,300
Tax history for 5 Foundry St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,187 (+4.6%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2024
$15,478 (+4.8%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2023
$14,769 (+3.5%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2022
$14,263 (−0.8%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2021
$14,384 (+2.2%)
$171,600 + $503,400
$675,000
2020
$14,078 (+5.6%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2019
$13,326 (−1.0%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2018
$13,460 (+4.7%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2017
$12,857 (+3.5%)
$133,100 + $361,200
$494,300
2016
$12,417 (−7.9%)
$133,100 + $361,600
$494,700
2015
$13,486 (+0.1%)
$157,400 + $351,900
$509,300
2013
$13,471
$157,400 + $351,900
$509,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.