OFFER DEADLINE: 5PM, MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025. Rustic Retreat in Rural Dorchester, NH. Do you love the outdoors? This cozy hideaway sits on 7 private acres with swimming hole on the South Branch of the Baker River —a peaceful escape from the noise of everyday life. Step inside to a warm, rustic interior with exposed log beams, a spacious living room, and an open kitchen/dining area perfect for gathering. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, there’s room to relax. Enjoy a hot summer night on the expansive front porch. Outside, enjoy a classic barn and room for gardens. A few short miles to Greenwoodlands, a mountain biker's paradise & Rumney Rocks for World Class rock climbing. Just 30 mins to skiing at Loon & Waterville Valley. This solid house is value packed. Update flooring and kitchen to make this home shine. Showings start: Thursday, August 14, 2025 by appointment. Open House: Saturday, August 16, 2025 10-12. Seller considering only cash or conventional financing terms.
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Listed by:
Lorna Platts Sirois,
Old Mill Properties REALTORS oldmill@oldmillprops.com
Bought with: Marston & Company LLC
$330,000
517 River Road, Dorchester, NH 03226
3beds
1,634sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$1,709 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1,709/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 18, 2025 at 03:03pm
Listed by:
Lorna Platts Sirois,
Old Mill Properties REALTORS oldmill@oldmillprops.com
Bought with:
Bethany H Marston
Marston & Company LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5055546
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups
Features
- Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Walkout,Interior Access,Basement Stairs,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Wood Stove Hook-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,634
- Total interior livable area: 1,634 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,634
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Shed
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Body of water: South Branch Baker River
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 934
Lot
- Size: 7 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: DRCHM:00012B:000674L:000006
- Zoning description: Rural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log Home
- Foundation: Block, Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Telephone at Site
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Sold | $330,000+10%$202/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Contingent | $299,900$184/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900$184/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $642 -5.7% | $27,700 |
| 2017 | $681 +9.1% | $27,700 -2.5% |
| 2016 | $624 +20.7% | $28,400 +2.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03266
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Canaan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 8.8 mi
- 5/10Indian River SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 11.4 mi
- 7/10Mascoma Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Canaan Elementary School
- High: Mascoma Valley Regional High
- District: Mascoma Valley Sch Dst SAU #62
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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