Listed by Tim Dunham • Tim Dunham Realty (tim@dunhamrealty.com). Bought with EXP Realty.
Off Market Oct 2025 for $340K
$419,837
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,130
sq ft
5 Forest Rd, Hancock, NH 03449
About this home
Charming Antique Country Cottage in the Heart of Hancock Village! Discover this delightful 1890 antique home, thoughtfully relocated in 1990 to a solid, modern foundation that ensures lasting stability and contemporary structural integrity. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage blends timeless charm with modern updates. Over the past thirteen years, the home has undergone thoughtful renovations, including two brand-new bathrooms, a stunning updated kitchen, convenient upstairs laundry, a new leach field, numerous replacement windows, and more—creating a stylish and comfortable retreat. Gleaming wood floors flow throughout the main living areas. The inviting living room features built-in shelving and opens seamlessly to the dining room and a versatile office space with a daybed, all bathed in natural light for a bright and airy feel. A full basement provides ample storage or potential for expansion, while the detached garage offers additional storage options. Perfect for those seeking a cozy village lifestyle with easy access to local amenities—don't miss this gem and schedule your showing today!
Adorable Country Cottage in the Village of Hancock. In the past 4 years this charming cottage has had many upgrades including= 2 new bath rooms, new wonderful kitchen, upstairs laundry, leach field, many new windows, and many more items making it a wonderful house with great style. The home has wood floors throughout, 2 B/R'S, 2- B/R'S, full basement, L/R with built-in's, F/P, plus open to D/R and office with day bed all very light and bright. Detached garage-storage. UA Continue to show.
PrimeMLS #4064048
May 16, 2012
Sold
$138,000
$122/sq ft
May 17, 2011
Listed
$189,500
$168/sq ft
"Once upon a time", many years ago, before moving to its present most convenient walk-to-everything village-edge location, this cozy little Cape was a grist mill! Present owner has transformed the property into a charming residence. .. Open concept living area with exposed beams, wood floors and custom built-ins.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,022 (+4.0%)
$76,300 + $123,700
$200,000
2023
$4,830 (+10.7%)
$76,300 + $123,700
$200,000
2022
$4,362 (+1.6%)
$76,300 + $123,700
$200,000
2020
$4,292 (+6.6%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2019
$4,027 (+4.4%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2018
$3,858 (+2.0%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2016
$3,783 (+3.6%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2015
$3,652 (−0.9%)
$57,300 + $107,300
$164,600
2014
$3,687
$57,300 + $107,300
$164,600
Tax history for 5 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,022 (+4.0%)
$76,300 + $123,700
$200,000
2023
$4,830 (+10.7%)
$76,300 + $123,700
$200,000
2022
$4,362 (+1.6%)
$76,300 + $123,700
$200,000
2020
$4,292 (+6.6%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2019
$4,027 (+4.4%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2018
$3,858 (+2.0%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2016
$3,783 (+3.6%)
$57,300 + $106,400
$163,700
2015
$3,652 (−0.9%)
$57,300 + $107,300
$164,600
2014
$3,687
$57,300 + $107,300
$164,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
1000 Gallon, Private, Replacement Field-OnSite, Septic Design Available
Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
100 Amp
Water Information
Water Source: Metered, Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable Company: Comcast
Fuel Company: Ciardelli Fuel Company
Cable - At Site
Location
School Information
School District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
Elementary School: Hancock Elementary School
Elementary School: Hancock Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Great Brook School
School - High: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 300
Address Information
Plan Survey Number: 16094
Other Location Information
Directions: Take Main Street (near Fiddlehead Cafe and Hancock Market) and follow the road around the bend to Route 123 (Forest Road) and the house is just past Haley's Service Center on the opposite side of the road.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,258
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Hillsborough County
APN: 664629
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026