Attention History Buffs!! Boy, if these walls could talk! This unique property is commonly known as “The Spruces” and has a rich history in the New Hampshire town of Whitefield. Built in 1838 it was known as “The Spruces Hotel” and welcomed visitors to the northern NH town who arrived via train for the summer months. It soon evolved into the summer home of the Weathervane Theater actors and remained that way till recently. The current owners have occupied it for the last several years. The Spruces offers 31 rooms with a commercial kitchen, 25 bedrooms (some with private baths), cozy sitting rooms, a common living room and miscellaneous rooms that await your imagination. Many original features remain with a good mix of modern conveniences. Located on 1.05 acres, the property is serviced by municipal water and sewer and is easy distance to downtown. The area offers many four season recreational activities with skiiing, golf, theater, two popular resorts, and amusement parks all within 30 minutes. Make this into a B&B or an Airbnb. The history is rich, time to make your own there!
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Listed by:
Stephen Gorman,
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Cell:603-728-5377,
Mary M Doherty,
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Bought with: Foundation Brokerage Group
$265,000
53 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH 03598
25beds
12,679sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1838
1.05 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$21/sqft
$1,964 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1,964/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 02, 2023 at 05:30pm
Listed by:
Stephen Gorman,
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Cell:603-728-5377,
Mary M Doherty,
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Bought with:
Robin L David
Foundation Brokerage Group
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4925239
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 25
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Radiator, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Attic: Attic with Hatch/Skuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 13,933
- Total interior livable area: 12,679 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 12,679
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway, Parking Spaces 5 - 10, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 276
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Features: City Lot, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails
Details
- Parcel number: WHFDM104L054
- Zoning description: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete, Stone
- Roof: Corrugated,Metal,Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1838
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Whitefield
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $450,000$35/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5031014 | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+69.8%$35/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5031014 | ||
| 5/2/2023 | Sold | $265,000-32.1%$21/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4925239 | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $390,000$31/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4925239 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,523 -16.9% | $275,800 +31.2% |
| 2023 | $5,442 +1.9% | $210,200 |
| 2022 | $5,343 -0.6% | $210,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03598
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Whitefield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10White Mountains Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Lancaster Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 8.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whitefield Elementary School
- Middle: Whitefield Elementary
- High: White Mountain Regional HS
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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