Listed by Elizabeth Horan • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty. Bought with Badger Peabody & Smith Realty.
Off market may 2019 for $1M
$1,817,345
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
5,000
sq ft
686 Lewis Hill Rd, Bethlehem, NH 03574
About this home
241.58+/-Acres - A legacy property, paradise called Hidden Pastures. Fondly named by a previous famed owner, his personal recreational retreat during a bygone era. Open fields, rolling hills, forested land with 3 sides of property abutting hundreds of acres of conservation land. This is one of the classics remaining from early 1900’s when some of the country's wealthiest built their White Mountain summer cottages in Bethlehem and surrounding communities. Imagine having packed up your steam trunks, boarded train-arriving for summer to such a stunning setting of peace and solitude. In a period when time stood still, and people knew to appreciate the small things in life. Set far off the road it affords privacy, the iron gate entrance is lined with mature maples leading to anticipated arrival of home with open fields beyond and views reaching 180 degrees, sweeping North to South. The great room is warm, large and lodge-like with multiple conversation areas, enormous stone and granite fireplace, hardwood floors and banks of windows looking to the expansive veranda that will only leave your imagination wondering what stories have been told and what times been had here while longing to have yours continue on! There are five bedrooms, two "other" rooms, butler's pantry, dining room, kitchen, den, covered and screen porch. Barn/garage has guest or caretaker quarters. Newer septic, furnace, radiators, retaining wall, kitchen, generator, well, security system. Current use land status.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
241.58 acresLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Horan• Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Bought with Elizabeth Horan• Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Country estate on 151.56+/-AC of open fields, rolling hills and forest land. This home is one of a kind still remaining from the the early 1900's when the country's wealthist built their White Mountain summer cottages. All original stone, granite, and wood exterior with ceder shingles. The gated entrance is lined with maple trees to anticipate your arrival to the house. Private setting with views 180%North & South. Great room with massive stone and granite fireplace, french doors to the veranda where you'll capture the astounding view. Two covered porches, five bedrooms, five baths and much more. Clearly a fine legacy of a bygone era.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,180 (−5.7%)
$130,498 + $1,054,200
$1,184,698
2024
$20,338 (+11.2%)
$129,635 + $1,054,200
$1,183,835
2023
$18,287 (+16.1%)
$130,956 + $1,054,200
$1,185,156
2022
$15,747 (−3.8%)
$57,128 + $602,000
$659,128
2021
$16,371 (−1.6%)
$58,370 + $602,000
$660,370
2020
$16,630 (−5.8%)
$57,907 + $602,000
$659,907
2019
$17,651 (+2.9%)
$58,336 + $602,000
$660,336
2018
$17,149 (−8.3%)
$58,336 + $602,000
$660,336
2017
$18,703 (+11.9%)
$65,427 + $543,400
$608,827
2016
$16,721 (−7.4%)
$65,504 + $543,400
$608,904
2015
$18,056 (+1.6%)
$66,194 + $543,400
$609,594
2013
$17,780
$83,070 + $539,700
$622,770
Tax history for 686 Lewis Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,180 (−5.7%)
$130,498 + $1,054,200
$1,184,698
2024
$20,338 (+11.2%)
$129,635 + $1,054,200
$1,183,835
2023
$18,287 (+16.1%)
$130,956 + $1,054,200
$1,185,156
2022
$15,747 (−3.8%)
$57,128 + $602,000
$659,128
2021
$16,371 (−1.6%)
$58,370 + $602,000
$660,370
2020
$16,630 (−5.8%)
$57,907 + $602,000
$659,907
2019
$17,651 (+2.9%)
$58,336 + $602,000
$660,336
2018
$17,149 (−8.3%)
$58,336 + $602,000
$660,336
2017
$18,703 (+11.9%)
$65,427 + $543,400
$608,827
2016
$16,721 (−7.4%)
$65,504 + $543,400
$608,904
2015
$18,056 (+1.6%)
$66,194 + $543,400
$609,594
2013
$17,780
$83,070 + $539,700
$622,770
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.