Rare opportunity for a piece of Canterbury NH history- the 1749 Samuel Ames House is sited on a corner lot in the Town of Canterbury Center and near the old church, country store and post office, library, town hall, and the old Zions Hill Cemetery. Yesterday meets today in this center chimney colonial. Classic old home features like gunstock corners, old pine floors, a dutch staircase, BUILT INS throughout, a formal dining room, and a root/wine cellar exhibit with the character of a modern kitchen with (2020) stainless steel appliances, a converted propane fireplace in the living room, an electric FP in the primary bedroom. Upstairs has plenty of rooms and a flexible floorplan. This home can address the need for extended families/multigenerational living with additional finished living space over the garage can have a number of uses. 2nd floor laundry! Oversized one car garage, private back yard with mature landscaping, including a majestic Sycamore tree in the front yard- So much new about this sturdy old home- roof in 2019, new heating system in 2020, 2nd floor windows recently replaced. SOLAR Panels convey with the home and are owned- installed in 2020! This country located home is less than 10 minutes to Interstate 93 and the conveniences of exit 17 shopping center. Check your history books , and then come check out this beautiful "new to you" home. Showings start Saturday 9/12.
Historic 1749 Colonial in the center of beautiful Canterbury. Traditional design/layout with newer heating system, gas fireplace, newer roof with solar panels on a nicely landscaped corner lot. Front to back living room with exposed beams, large eat-in kitchen. Two bedrooms upstairs have period fireplaces, wide pine floors and a large multi functional bonus room on the second floor. This home is warm and inviting and truly charming. Showing start at Open House Wednesday, March 29th 4:30 - 6:30pm, also, Open House Friday, March 31st 5-6:30pm and Saturday, April 1st 10-noon. OFFER DEADLINE: Sunday, April 2nd, 5pm.
PrimeMLS #4688658
Nov 9, 2018
Sold
$225,000
$93/sq ft
Oct 19, 2018
Contingent
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Oct 2, 2018
Relisted
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Oct 1, 2018
Delisted
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Aug 14, 2018
Price Changed
$229,000
$95/sq ft
May 31, 2018
Price Changed
$239,000
$99/sq ft
May 12, 2018
Relisted
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May 8, 2018
Contingent
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Apr 26, 2018
Listed
$247,500
$102/sq ft
+19
Come home to Canterbury and this Classic Colonial home situated in historic Canterbury Center and offering a terrific blend of the old and the new! Fireplaced front-to-back living room with exposed beams and Gunstock corners, featuring hand-planed paneling. The formal dining room is equipped with a woodstove tucked into the fireplace and wide pine floors. Spacious eat in kitchen updated with eco-friendly bamboo floor, loads of cabinet space, center island, and direct access from the garage when you come home with the groceries! Move large items in and out with ease due to multiple access areas to the second floor! Three bedrooms up, two with period fireplaces. There's also a private 2nd floor office with separate entrance, utility room, and potential expansion. Short walk to the general store, post office, schools, church, and local child care. It is all right there! Updated heating and electrical, newer garage roof, and a yard big enough for play/garden space but it won't take all weekend to mow! See how much house your dollar can buy!!
PrimeMLS #1
Oct 11, 2017
Price Changed
$234,000
$97/sq ft
May 24, 2017
Price Changed
$239,000
$99/sq ft
PrimeMLS #537737
Oct 23, 1998
Sold
$103,000
$43/sq ft
Aug 25, 1998
Delisted
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Jul 1, 1998
Listed
$109,900
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,891 (−9.7%)
$79,700 + $207,800
$287,500
2024
$6,521 (+8.0%)
$79,700 + $207,800
$287,500
2023
$6,038 (+1.0%)
$79,700 + $207,800
$287,500
2022
$5,980 (+1.4%)
$79,700 + $207,800
$287,500
2021
$5,897 (+0.5%)
$79,700 + $207,800
$287,500
2020
$5,868 (−1.0%)
$64,300 + $148,400
$212,700
2019
$5,928 (+4.9%)
$64,300 + $148,400
$212,700
2018
$5,651 (+2.3%)
$64,300 + $148,400
$212,700
2017
$5,526 (+4.1%)
$64,300 + $148,400
$212,700
2016
$5,307 (+6.6%)
$64,300 + $148,400
$212,700
2015
$4,977 (−1.8%)
$47,400 + $140,000
$187,400
2014
$5,069 (+2.9%)
$47,400 + $140,000
$187,400
2013
$4,925
$47,400 + $141,000
$188,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,848
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,848
Year built
1749
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merrimack County
APN
496628
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Canterbury, NH • 03234
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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46
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32
16
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 2 Old Tilton Rd
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