Step into a piece of Peterborough’s history with this classic 1820 Colonial, brimming with charm and potential. Located in the vibrant and culturally rich heart of downtown, this home offers a unique opportunity for buyers with vision to restore and personalize a timeless property. Inside, the home boasts generous room sizes and original architectural details, along with some updates made through past renovations. With a potential first floor primary bedroom, the layout lends itself to flexible living options. Step through the kitchen onto a private deck that overlooks the tranquil Contoocook River—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. While this home is ready for TLC, it is full of character, making it the ideal canvas for restoration enthusiasts or anyone dreaming of a historic home tailored to their taste. Just steps away, you’ll find Peterborough’s renowned restaurants, boutique shops, local bookstore, historic public library, and more. The town, known as the cultural and historical heart of the Monadnock Region, offers a rare blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and lively community events like the Lantern Parade and Children and the Arts Festival. This is your chance to own a piece of New Hampshire history in one of its most beloved downtowns.
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Listed by: Greenwald Realty Group
Bought with: Greenwald Realty Group
$225,000
15 Summer Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
4beds
1,664sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1820
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$230,300 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$3,386 Estimated rent
Home value
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$212,000 - $251,000
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Tranquil contoocook riverPrivate deckGenerous room sizesFlexible living optionsOriginal architectural details
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Listed by:
Christine Houston,
Greenwald Realty Group 603-357-3035
Bought with:
Christine Houston
Greenwald Realty Group
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5038881
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Indoor Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood
- Windows: Screens, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Daylight,Interior Stairs,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,664 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,664
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Parking Spaces 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Laundry Access w/No Steps, Access to Parking, Hard Surface Flooring, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter, Paved Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Deck, Natural Shade
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Body of water: Contoocook River
Lot
- Size: 2,614 sqft
- Features: Curbing, Level, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking Trails, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: PTBRU017123000
- Zoning description: GenRes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement Exterior
- Foundation: Brick, Granite
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1820
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Phone Available, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Peterborough
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $225,000-8.4%$135/sqft |
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| 5/17/2025 | Contingent | $245,500$148/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $245,500-27.8%$148/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $340,000$204/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03458
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Peterborough Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10South Meadow SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Conval Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peterborough Elem School
- Middle: South Meadow School
- High: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
- District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
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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