PRICE IMPROVEMENT. Steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, this preserved 1790 farmhouse offers a blend of New England charm and thoughtful modern updates. Once home to a New Hampshire governor, the property spans just over 7 private acres with panoramic views of Mt. Moosilauke and Mt. Cube. Enjoy mornings on the covered back deck,explore seasonal gardens, open fields,a stream, or watch for moose and hummingbirds amid the landscape. Inside, original wide pine floors,post-and-beam ceilings, and three working fireplaces, plus a traditional cook stove, honor the home's rich past. Modern comforts include an updated kitchen, a main-floor primary suite with bath, and a vaulted upstairs bedroom with adjacent bath. Recent upgrades, such as a fully insulated dry basement, newer furnace,generator,water filtration system and a standing seam metal roof, ensure year-round efficiency improvements and ease. Located just a mile from the Appalachian Trail and near snowmobiling, skiing, Mt. Cube and the crystal-clear waters of Upper and Lower Baker Ponds, this unique retreat is also a convenient drive to Lebanon and I-93. You are 30 minutes to Dartmouth and 30 minutes to Plymouth. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an active outdoor lifestyle, this mountain retreat invites you to enjoy the best of New Hampshire Living.
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Listed by: BHHS Verani Belmont • Delores Seager
Bought with: Lauren Young Brokerage Co., LLC.
$645,000
1222 Gov. Meldrim Thomson Scenic Highway, Orford, NH 03777
3beds
2,780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
7.07 Acres Lot
$656,700 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$3,686 Estimated rent
Home value
$656,700
$578,000 - $749,000
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Open fieldsUpdated kitchenCovered back deckTraditional cook stoveWorking fireplacesOriginal wide pine floorsPost-and-beam ceilings
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Listed by:
Delores Seager,
BHHS Verani Belmont Cell:603-387-3190
Bought with:
Lauren Young
Lauren Young Brokerage Co., LLC.
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5059983
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Wood Cook Stove, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Lead/Stain Glass, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Slate/Stone, Wood
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Insulated,Interior Stairs,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,280
- Total interior livable area: 2,780 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,780
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Dirt, Driveway, Parking Spaces 3 - 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Basketball Court, Deck, Garden, Shed
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 880
Lot
- Size: 7.07 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Orchard(s), Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails
Details
- Parcel number: ORFOM00001L000093S000027
- Zoning description: RES
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Below Frost Line, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Orford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $317,500
- Annual tax amount: $11,033
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $645,000-1.5%$232/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $655,000-3.4%$236/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $678,000-2.9%$244/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $698,000+74.5%$251/sqft |
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| 1/26/2023 | Sold | $399,900$144/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Price change | $399,900-5.9%$144/sqft |
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| 9/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000$153/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,033 +9% | $317,500 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $10,120 +15.4% | $309,482 -0.3% |
| 2022 | $8,768 +8.1% | $310,362 |
| 2021 | $8,114 | $310,362 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $8,114 -0.5% | $310,523 +14.2% |
| 2019 | $8,154 +7.5% | $271,988 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $7,586 +1.8% | $272,500 +0% |
| 2016 | $7,455 -15.4% | $272,466 |
| 2015 | $8,817 | $272,466 |
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Neighborhood: 03777
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- 3/10Wentworth Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 5/10Rivendell AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 6.5 mi
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