Listed by Wesley St. Pierre • Keller Williams Realty Metro-Keene. Bought with HomeSmart Success Realty LLC.
Off Market Oct 2022 for $432K
$639,589
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,903
sq ft
85 Merriam Rd, Walpole, NH 03608
About this home
OPEN HOUSE Sept 3rd 10am-noon. Relocation forces the sellers to pass this lovingly renovated home on to the next lucky owner who appreciates and enjoys the rustic charm and character of a 250 year old post and beam dormered Cape style home without all the work. Brought to life by the current owner with so many significant renovations and updates throughout including reinforced flooring and framing, added insulation, replacement windows and exterior doors, roof shingles, clapboard and cedar shake siding, radiant heat flooring to name just a few. Featuring an open flow for a home of this vintage with wood floors, exposed beams and decorative wainscotting. Fireplace with woodstove insert. Large welcoming foyer. First floor laundry and powder room. A main floor primary suite with cathedral ceiling, double closets and bath with whirlpool tub. The kitchen offers a copper farmhouse sink, pantry and breakfast bar. Formal dining. Living room with French doors to deck. A massive family room with built-in shelving, greenhouse window and French door to covered porch. Upstairs you will find an open loft landing, reading nook, 2 ample bedrooms, updated full bath with slate tile floor, and an office that could be used as a 4th bedroom. Front and rear staircases. All sitting on a private 5.3 acre country setting with small greenhouse and poultry coop offering open land to possibly accommodate animals/livestock. Located just minutes from Keene and quintessential New England Walpole Village.
Single-familyProperty Type
1773Year Built
5.3 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Wesley St. Pierre• Keller Williams Realty Metro-Keene
Bought with Cassie Eaton• HomeSmart Success Realty LLC
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$279,792
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Market trends in 03608, NH
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
94.6%
+0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$560K
$35K MoM
Avg. days on market
19d
64 days MoM
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Sale history for 85 Merriam Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #4925814
Oct 6, 2022
Sold
$432,500
$149/sq ft
Sep 6, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 26, 2022
Price Changed
$419,900
$145/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Listed
$449,900
$155/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4360669
Sep 5, 2014
Sold
$172,000
$59/sq ft
May 30, 2014
Listed
$169,900
$59/sq ft
Step back in time and enjoy this lovely antique post and beam cape. This home is a great value and priced to sell quickly! Quiet location. Beautiful grounds and setting. There is potential to subdivide in to 3 lots. Updated kitchen with center island and wide pine floor. The kitchen has a fireplace with woodstove making this kitchen a great gathering place on those chilly days. First floor master bedroom and bath. The second floor can easily be set up as an inlaw apartment. Easy access to Keene and Walpole Village. One year Home Warranty to be provided to buyer at closing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,759 (−1.3%)
$179,900 + $327,600
$507,500
2024
$8,872 (+6.4%)
$179,900 + $338,600
$518,500
2023
$8,336 (−5.2%)
$179,900 + $333,400
$513,300
2022
$8,789 (−2.1%)
$179,900 + $358,300
$538,200
2021
$8,974 (+26.1%)
$113,800 + $239,100
$352,900
2020
$7,118 (+1.8%)
$113,800 + $163,600
$277,400
2019
$6,995 (+6.5%)
$113,800 + $160,400
$274,200
2018
$6,568 (+9.7%)
$113,800 + $148,700
$262,500
2017
$5,989 (+6.8%)
$113,800 + $134,000
$247,800
2016
$5,608 (+5.2%)
$72,400 + $158,300
$230,700
2015
$5,331 (+2.3%)
$72,400 + $158,300
$230,700
2014
$5,209
$72,400 + $158,300
$230,700
Tax history for 85 Merriam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,759 (−1.3%)
$179,900 + $327,600
$507,500
2024
$8,872 (+6.4%)
$179,900 + $338,600
$518,500
2023
$8,336 (−5.2%)
$179,900 + $333,400
$513,300
2022
$8,789 (−2.1%)
$179,900 + $358,300
$538,200
2021
$8,974 (+26.1%)
$113,800 + $239,100
$352,900
2020
$7,118 (+1.8%)
$113,800 + $163,600
$277,400
2019
$6,995 (+6.5%)
$113,800 + $160,400
$274,200
2018
$6,568 (+9.7%)
$113,800 + $148,700
$262,500
2017
$5,989 (+6.8%)
$113,800 + $134,000
$247,800
2016
$5,608 (+5.2%)
$72,400 + $158,300
$230,700
2015
$5,331 (+2.3%)
$72,400 + $158,300
$230,700
2014
$5,209
$72,400 + $158,300
$230,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.