Listed by Martha Diebold • Martha E. Diebold Real Estate. Bought with Martha E. Diebold/Hanover.
Off market jun 2012 for $390K
$745,363
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,912
sq ft
171 Dorchester Rd, Lyme, NH 03768
About this home
Nestled in the quaint village of Lyme Center is this lovingly renovated 1800's cape. Interested in keeping the history of this property, the owner took care in maintaining its character. Many of the old features remain coupled with all new systems and appliances. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, office/den, family room, kitchen, living room, dining room, mud room and great storage and wonderful side porch. The house is a contributing structure to the Lyme Center Historical District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Single-familyProperty Type
1857Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Martha Diebold• Martha E. Diebold Real Estate
Bought with Jane Darrach• Martha E. Diebold/Hanover
-Desirable Lyme Center Village location-1 mile to Dartmouth Skiway, 2o min. to Dartmouth-Antique cape in need of TLC-great investment-Wood floors, spacious rooms, high ceilings-Picturesque village setting
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,845 (+2.5%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2024
$11,556 (+8.5%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2023
$10,652 (+5.7%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2022
$10,076 (−0.4%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2021
$10,114 (+3.0%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2020
$9,819 (−1.9%)
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2019
$10,014
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2018
$10,014
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2017
$10,014 (+6.8%)
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2016
$9,377
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
Tax history for 171 Dorchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,845 (+2.5%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2024
$11,556 (+8.5%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2023
$10,652 (+5.7%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2022
$10,076 (−0.4%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2021
$10,114 (+3.0%)
$108,600 + $311,600
$420,200
2020
$9,819 (−1.9%)
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2019
$10,014
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2018
$10,014
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2017
$10,014 (+6.8%)
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
2016
$9,377
$114,300 + $254,000
$368,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,363
Year built
1857
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grafton County
APN
1112366
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Carpet, Softwood
Water Heater: Off Boiler
Attic, Dining Area, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor
Accessibility Information
1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Smoke Detector
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 15'x 12'
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 14'4 x 12
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 15'8 x 25
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 33'8 x 11
Level: 2
Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Room 6 Information
Mudroom
Mudroom
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 12'9 x 13'3
Level: 2
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12' x 8'6
Level: 2
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Level: 2
Room 12 Information
Den
Dimensions: 12'3 x 10'4
Level: 1
Room 13 Information
Other
Dimensions: 10 x 11'9
Level: 1
Room 14 Information
Other
Dimensions: 11'5 x 15'9
Level: 1
Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2
Room 17 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1912
Color: White
Porch - Covered
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete, Stone
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 12.1
Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1857
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2010
Gross Amount Tax: 0
Taxes TBD: Yes
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 412
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Leach Field, Private, Septic
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Drilled Well, Shared
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Lyme Elementary School
Elementary School: Lyme Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Lyme Elementary School
Neighborhood Information
Village
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 80
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: FROM LYME GREEN GO 1.8 MILES UP DORCHESTER ROAD TO LYME CENTER, HOUSE ON THE LEFT
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,363
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1857
Year Renovated: —
County: Grafton County
APN: 1112366
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Public Offering
Around this home
Schools
Lyme Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$709,000 – $858,000
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