Listed by Candy Sharp • Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro. Bought with Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro.
Off market mar 2026 for $349K
$878,674
5
bd
•
5.5 ba
•
—
sq ft
42 College Rd, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
About this home
ATTENTION BUILDERS and Dream Estate Buyers: Minutes to Lakes Wentworth and Winnipesaukee, this 1794 original Cotton Valley Homestead is ready for rebuild. Plans approved for renovations of original Colonial-era home (with approved septic design) to get you started OR re-imagine this 6.3 acre level site, already partially cleared, with your own design. Seller willing to contribute to a Builder's spec house project or offers limited PMM financing package to end use Buyer to sweeten the deal! ADU may be built with privacy on same lot (no further sub-division permissible due to Agri/Rural Res Zoning District). All plans available for your inspection. Lakes Region elegance as you wish it to be! MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AGENT - DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT PRIOR ARRANGEMENT!
Single-familyProperty Type
1794Year Built
6.35 acresLot Size
Listed by Candy Sharp• Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
Bought with Candy Sharp• Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
A restorers dream! Once a mini farm with goats, sheep, horses, fruit trees, fields, and fabulous perennial gardens on 6.34 acres. This late 1700's Colonial features a Rumford fireplace, wainscoting, wood floors, 2 staircases, beamed ceilings, and built-ins. The first floor features an eat in kitchen with a large pantry and wood stove with access to a large deck, front to back family room, parlor, dining room that seats 10+, large open foyer, and 1/2 bath with laundry. The second floor opens to a spacious hall, 5 bedrooms, and 2 baths, there is also a full unfinished 3rd floor. All this in a fabulous location just 3.5 miles to restaurants, docks, parks and shopping. Bike the Cotton Valley Rail Trail downtown or to the beach on Lake Wentworth.
PrimeMLS #790440
Jan 25, 2002
Sold
$198,000
Nov 28, 2001
Delisted
—
Jan 28, 2001
Listed
$199,000
RECAPTURE ANOTHER TIME. .. CLASSIC COLONIAL W/ VICTORIAN STYLE. .MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES. .RUMFORD FP. .WAINSCOTTING. .PINE FLRS. .PLASTER WALLS. .BUILT INS. .2 STAIRWAYS. .MODERN KIT W/ WOODSTOVE. .6.3 AC. .PERENNIAL GARDENS. .3+ MI TO TOWN. .COUNTRY ROAD. ..
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,438 (+8.2%)
$75,600 + $140,600
$216,200
2023
$3,176 (−2.8%)
$75,600 + $140,600
$216,200
2022
$3,269 (−4.0%)
$75,600 + $171,700
$247,300
2021
$3,405 (+5.1%)
$75,600 + $173,500
$249,100
2020
$3,241 (−17.8%)
$75,600 + $173,500
$249,100
2019
$3,941 (+0.3%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2018
$3,931 (+5.5%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2017
$3,727 (+2.4%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2016
$3,640 (+5.6%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2015
$3,446 (+16.9%)
$68,200 + $178,800
$247,000
2014
$2,948 (+1.4%)
$73,300 + $153,300
$226,600
2013
$2,907
$73,300 + $153,300
$226,600
Tax history for 42 College Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,438 (+8.2%)
$75,600 + $140,600
$216,200
2023
$3,176 (−2.8%)
$75,600 + $140,600
$216,200
2022
$3,269 (−4.0%)
$75,600 + $171,700
$247,300
2021
$3,405 (+5.1%)
$75,600 + $173,500
$249,100
2020
$3,241 (−17.8%)
$75,600 + $173,500
$249,100
2019
$3,941 (+0.3%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2018
$3,931 (+5.5%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2017
$3,727 (+2.4%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2016
$3,640 (+5.6%)
$68,200 + $180,600
$248,800
2015
$3,446 (+16.9%)
$68,200 + $178,800
$247,000
2014
$2,948 (+1.4%)
$73,300 + $153,300
$226,600
2013
$2,907
$73,300 + $153,300
$226,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, Neighborhood, Rural
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1794
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2003
Gross Amount Tax: 3176
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 232
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: None
Sewer Information
Private, Septic Design Available, On-Site Septic Needed, Soil Test Available
Electric Information
On-Site
Water Information
Water Source: Private
Other Utilities Information
Internet: None
None
Location
School Information
School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
Elementary School: Carpenter Elementary
Elementary School: Carpenter Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Kingswood Regional Middle
School - High: Kingswood Regional High School
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 507
Other Location Information
Directions: From downtown Wolfeboro, take Rt. 28 N. (towards Ossipee) to COLLEGE RD. turn right, property is 2nd on Left. See sign and goat pasture. Do not enter without appointment and agent - .security cameras on property
Block: 000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,083
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1794
Year Renovated: —
County: Carroll County
APN: 812041
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Misc. Information
Seasonal: Unknown
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Building Plans, Building Permit, Blueprints, Deed, Other, Plot Plan, Property Disclosure, Septic Design, Tax Map, Town Approvals, Town Permit
Around this home
Schools
Carpenter Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
Kingswood Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$835,000 – $1.01M
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