Listed by Jill Exel • BHG Masiello Keene. Bought with BHG Masiello Keene.
Off Market Jul 2019 for $260K
—
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,612
sq ft
32 Taft Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446
About this home
This 1,612 square foot home was the original Taft Homestead of Lovell Taft, whose father, Zadoc Taft, built the covered bridge in West Swanzey. Adorned with many mature plantings, the large, level, sun-soaked yard offers blueberry bushes, apple tree, a flowering magnolia, dogwood, rhubarb, lilacs, wildflower gardens and more! Inside, the history of the property draws you through with wide pine floors, 3 fireplaces, and a beehive oven. This long-loved homestead is looking for a new owner to restore it to it's former glory. Potential for subdivision with town approval. Property being sold "as-is".
Site of the original Taft Homestead of Lovell Taft, whose father, Zadoc Taft, built the covered bridge in West Swanzey. Large, level lot. Potential for subdivision with town approval - see attachments. Property being sold "as-is". See MLS 4760806.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,521 (+5.9%)
$96,200 + $177,400
$273,600
2024
$5,215 (+11.3%)
$96,200 + $177,400
$273,600
2023
$4,686 (+7.5%)
$66,100 + $108,300
$174,400
2022
$4,360 (+3.7%)
$66,100 + $108,300
$174,400
2021
$4,206 (−4.4%)
$66,100 + $105,500
$171,600
2020
$4,399 (−6.1%)
$66,100 + $105,200
$171,300
2019
$4,686 (+2.8%)
$76,700 + $105,200
$181,900
2018
$4,560 (+5.4%)
$55,300 + $98,300
$153,600
2017
$4,325 (−2.9%)
$55,300 + $98,300
$153,600
2016
$4,455 (+8.6%)
$55,300 + $99,000
$154,300
2015
$4,101
$55,300 + $99,000
$154,300
Tax history for 32 Taft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,521 (+5.9%)
$96,200 + $177,400
$273,600
2024
$5,215 (+11.3%)
$96,200 + $177,400
$273,600
2023
$4,686 (+7.5%)
$66,100 + $108,300
$174,400
2022
$4,360 (+3.7%)
$66,100 + $108,300
$174,400
2021
$4,206 (−4.4%)
$66,100 + $105,500
$171,600
2020
$4,399 (−6.1%)
$66,100 + $105,200
$171,300
2019
$4,686 (+2.8%)
$76,700 + $105,200
$181,900
2018
$4,560 (+5.4%)
$55,300 + $98,300
$153,600
2017
$4,325 (−2.9%)
$55,300 + $98,300
$153,600
2016
$4,455 (+8.6%)
$55,300 + $99,000
$154,300
2015
$4,101
$55,300 + $99,000
$154,300
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,086
Year built
1793
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cheshire County
APN
886898
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Dirt Floor
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Water Heater: Electric
Fireplaces - 3+, Skylight, Wood Stove Insert
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
Stove-Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1612
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2462
Color: White
Garden Space, Porch - Enclosed
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Granite, Stone
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Wood
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 10
Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1793
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Gross Amount Tax: 4560
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 589
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Forced Air
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
1500+ Gallon, Private
Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Drilled Well, Private
Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Spectrum
Fuel Company: Davis Oil
Phone Company: Spectrum
High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Location
School Information
School District: Monadnock Sch Dst SAU #93
Elementary School: Mount Caesar School
Elementary School: Mount Caesar School
Middle/Jr School: Monadnock Regional Jr. High
Neighborhood Information
Neighborhood
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 640
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Route 12S, right on Flat Roof Mill Road, Right on Webber Hill Road, Right on Taft; Property on Left.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,086
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1793
Year Renovated: —
County: Cheshire County
APN: 886898
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Mount Caesar School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.9mi
Monadnock Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Monadnock Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Historical weather
Swanzey, NH • 03446
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
30
12
33
13
48
27
59
36
67
47
79
56
84
63
80
55
74
50
63
39
48
30
34
18
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Work with an experienced agent and save on fees. 3 minutes to get started.
Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.