Listed by Fine Homes Group International • Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan. Bought with Weichert Realtors-Peterson & Associates.
Off market nov 2024 for $550K
$583,266
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,294
sq ft
551 South Rd, Salisbury, NH 03268
About this home
QUINTESSENTIAL NEW ENGLAND! COLONIAL-ERA HOME ON ROLLING ACREAGE…A PERFECT SYMPHONY OF OLD AND NEW!. Set on seven+ acres of meadows and wooded land, this 1800s center entrance homestead has been lovingly maintained and awaits its new owner. Wide plank wood floors and grand staircase welcome you to neutral interiors. Imagine generations of conversations that have taken place by firelight in the family room where two walls of windows let in abundant natural light. Escort guests to the heart of the home for drinks and appetizers by the warming hearth as the cook delights in custom cherry cabinetry and task island to bring culinary visions to life. Take coffee and dessert to the sun porch for panoramic views of the country setting, or enjoy an after dinner stroll to admire the gardens, pick apples from your orchard, or harvest sweet berries in the summer. It’s a gardener’s delight! A rustic barn, tool shed and work room will please the hobbyist and maker with ample room for projects. As the sun sets over Mt. Kearsarge, retire to the first floor primary with ensuite bath where a handsome brick hearth creates a cozy atmosphere. Upstairs two well-sized bedrooms with fireplaces will please everyone. With Lake Sunapee nearby for outdoor fun in summer and winter, you’ll love living in this special part of New Hampshire just twenty miles from major roadways. Your dream home is within reach! ENJOY THE CHARM OF YESTERYEAR AND CREATE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES IN THIS ANCESTRAL HOMESTEAD TODAY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1760Year Built
7.98 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Fine Homes Group International• Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
Bought with Mike Peterson• Weichert Realtors-Peterson & Associates
Welcome to a picturesque homestead nestled in beautiful Salisbury, NH. This property offers a harmonious blend of luxury and rustic charm, ideal for your countryside escape. Well maintained and cared for, it epitomizes comfort and tranquility, providing a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Step inside and be greeted by the warmth of a gourmet kitchen, complete with custom cherry cabinets and a fireplace/pellet stove, combining the perfect balance of ambiance to gather family and friends. The beautiful wood floors adorn the original main house, boasting three spacious bedrooms, each featuring its own fireplace. The first-floor master suite includes a ¾ bathroom, ensuring relaxation and convenience. Outside, the sprawling 7.98 -acre estate awaits exploration, abundant with diverse fruit trees and bushes. Whether you're harvesting crisp apples or indulging in succulent berries, the lush landscape invites you to embrace your inner gardener and indulge in the joys of seasonal bounty. In the evenings, gather with loved ones around one of the five fireplaces or the pellet stove, soaking in the warmth and ambiance of the countryside. As the morning sun calls, find solace in the sunroom, where you can enjoy your coffee while surrounded by the soothing melodies of birdsong. With an attached garage, barn, and tool sheds, this property suits outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists, offering abundant space for storage and activities. Just 20 miles from both I-89 & I-93.
PrimeMLS #4040670
Mar 4, 2011
Sold
$197,500
$86/sq ft
Jan 15, 2011
Listed
$209,900
$91/sq ft
Built in 1760 this home is a delightful piece of Salisbury's long history. This post and beam built home features 3 large bedrooms and many original features including wide pine floors, gunstock corners, exposed beams, 5 fireplaces, summer kitchen, Indian shutters, pine paneling, a workshop, garage and even a barn! There also is a small apple orchard, grape arbor, trout brook and over seven and a half acres of beautiful land and additional space in the home for possibly more rooms! Be charmed by this beauty. .. .a definite must see.
PrimeMLS #2714585
Jun 5, 2008
Sold
$248,500
$108/sq ft
Apr 10, 2008
Listed
$263,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,716 (+11.5%)
$108,200 + $322,600
$430,800
2024
$6,920
$108,200 + $318,700
$426,900
2023
$6,916 (+1.5%)
$108,200 + $318,700
$426,900
2022
$6,813 (+16.9%)
$108,200 + $318,700
$426,900
2021
$5,828 (−3.5%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2020
$6,037 (+6.3%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2019
$5,679 (−0.5%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2018
$5,708 (−3.1%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2017
$5,890 (+3.2%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2016
$5,705 (+13.1%)
$53,000 + $179,300
$232,300
2015
$5,042 (+4.0%)
$53,000 + $155,100
$208,100
2014
$4,849
$53,000 + $155,100
$208,100
Tax history for 551 South Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,716 (+11.5%)
$108,200 + $322,600
$430,800
2024
$6,920
$108,200 + $318,700
$426,900
2023
$6,916 (+1.5%)
$108,200 + $318,700
$426,900
2022
$6,813 (+16.9%)
$108,200 + $318,700
$426,900
2021
$5,828 (−3.5%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2020
$6,037 (+6.3%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2019
$5,679 (−0.5%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2018
$5,708 (−3.1%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2017
$5,890 (+3.2%)
$60,200 + $185,200
$245,400
2016
$5,705 (+13.1%)
$53,000 + $179,300
$232,300
2015
$5,042 (+4.0%)
$53,000 + $155,100
$208,100
2014
$4,849
$53,000 + $155,100
$208,100
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,107
Year built
1760
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merrimack County
APN
474579
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Auto Open, Parking Spaces 4, Barn
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Concrete, Gravel, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
Ceiling Fan, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Master Bedroom With Bath, Laundry - Basement, Attic – Walkup
Accessibility Information
1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, Hard Surface Flooring