Listed by Davis McVay • Keller Williams Realty Evolution (Phone: 978-729-1102). Bought with Keller Williams Gateway Realty/Salem.
Sold on sep 2026
$546,000
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,502
sq ft
288 Island Pond Rd, Derry, NH 03038
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About this home
The classic New England charm of an old school house meets thoughtful modern updates. Set on a picturesque lot in East Derry, this beautifully improved Cape offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and peace of mind. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, a remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, and a flexible floor plan. The inviting living room is anchored by a high-efficiency wood stove installed in 2024, creating a warm and welcoming gathering space. Major improvements include Renewal by Andersen windows, new vinyl siding, new roof, and new oil tank. Outside, enjoy the freshly paved large driveway and walkway, welcoming front porch, and spacious yard with room to relax, garden, or entertain. The detached garage/workshop has also been extensively updated with new garage doors, windows, siding, and propane heat, offering outstanding flexibility for hobbies, storage, or workspace. The property has previously supported a legal business use, with buyers encouraged to verify future use requirements with the Town of Derry. Conveniently located near Island Pond recreation, shopping, dining, commuter routes, and local amenities, this move-in ready home combines timeless appeal with an impressive list of upgrades that are hard to find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$364Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Davis McVay• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Contact: Phone: 978-729-1102
Bought with Mary-Jo Driggers• Keller Williams Gateway Realty/Salem
Est. $1,122 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 288 Island Pond Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #5098484
Sep 25, 2026
Sold
$546,000
$364/sq ft
Jul 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 7, 2026
Listed
$524,000
$349/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4805624
Jul 20, 2020
Sold
$270,000
$180/sq ft
Jun 2, 2020
Contingent
—
May 29, 2020
Relisted
—
May 21, 2020
Contingent
—
May 15, 2020
Listed
$280,000
$186/sq ft
Easy to Show adorable Cape on 1.2 acres in Derry. This house features a spacious living room with a working fireplace/woodstove and hardwood floors. This house has a full 1st floor bathroom, Formal Dining room with built in hutch, eat in kitchen with exposed brick, 1st floor laundry and a newly renovated 1st floor bedroom with new vinyl replacement windows and carpeting. When you enter through the front door, check out the large mud room for your gear and firewood. You can never have too much storage space! Venture upstairs to a nice office/study, 1/2 bath and LARGE bedroom. Closets closets closets. This would make one heck of a master bedroom. Enjoy the nice level spacious yard that abuts a cute 15 acre farm. Dont forget to visit the barn. Keep it as a barn or make it into a nice garage. Updates include: freshly painted exterior siding, new roof metal roof on barn, new rubber membrane installed on roof on mudroom addition, some new vinyl replacement windows throughout, newer light fixtures throughout, outlets have been updated and replaced throughout and washer and dryer are included.
PrimeMLS #4196821
Nov 8, 2013
Sold
$140,000
$93/sq ft
Nov 9, 2012
Listed
$135,000
$90/sq ft
MLS PIN #71455965
Nov 8, 2013
Sold
$140,000
$93/sq ft
Aug 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Nov 9, 2012
Listed
$135,000
$90/sq ft
+13
PRE APPROVED SHORT SALE AT $135,000. ADORABLE CAPE IN DERRY ON OVER AN ACRE! Features 2 Bedrooms and 1.5 Baths! Living Room has Hardwood Flooring, Brick Fireplace and Large Window! Dining Room has Hardwood Flooring and Built In Hutch! Dining Area in Kitchen with Sliding Glass Door to Yard! 1 Car Garage, Great Wooded Setting! Close to Gallien's Town Beach, Island Pond and Ballard State Forest! Will not last at this great price! See it today!
PrimeMLS #2680574
Nov 28, 2007
Sold
$191,000
$127/sq ft
Sep 20, 2007
Listed
$190,000
$126/sq ft
PrimeMLS #507507
May 15, 1998
Sold
$102,000
$68/sq ft
Oct 26, 1997
Listed
$104,900
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,846 (+1.6%)
$199,400 + $161,100
$360,500
2024
$6,738 (+1.2%)
$199,400 + $161,100
$360,500
2023
$6,655 (+7.8%)
$169,500 + $152,300
$321,800
2022
$6,175 (+4.5%)
$171,600 + $152,700
$324,300
2021
$5,908 (+1.7%)
$131,500 + $107,100
$238,600
2020
$5,808 (+11.0%)
$131,500 + $107,100
$238,600
2019
$5,234 (+0.3%)
$101,900 + $98,500
$200,400
2018
$5,216
$101,900 + $98,500
$200,400
2017
$5,221 (+6.7%)
$96,900 + $84,000
$180,900
2016
$4,895 (−2.2%)
$96,900 + $84,000
$180,900
2015
$5,004
$96,900 + $74,300
$171,200
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,269
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
41189
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (3/4): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Dirt Floor, Gravel, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1502
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 1952
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 7-48
Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, Open
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1935
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 360500
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Gross Amount Tax: 6846
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 255
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Stove - Wood
Sewer Information
Concrete, Leach Field, Septic
Electric Information
100 Amp
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well, Private
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable
Location
School Information
School - High: Pinkerton Academy
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved
Road Frontage: TBD
Other Location Information
Directions: GPS
Block: 048
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,269
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 41189
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
West Running Brook Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Derry, NH • 03038
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Derry. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$493,000 – $597,000
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