Welcome to 178 Forest Avenue, a thoughtfully designed contemporary home offering the perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality. Nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot, this south-facing property features mature blueberry bushes, pear and tangerine trees, a fenced dog area, and a chicken coop—ideal for those seeking a self-sustaining lifestyle. Inside, the open-concept layout is both spacious and inviting, with hardwood floors, gas fireplaces, and a pellet stove adding warmth and character throughout. The large kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances and ample workspace, making it a dream for cooking and entertaining. The sunlit primary suite includes a generous bedroom, en suite bath, and walk-in closet, while the convenient second-floor laundry enhances daily ease. Two additional bedrooms, an office and full bathroom round out the second floor. Enjoy year-round comfort with radiant flooring, oil-fired baseboard heat, and energy-efficient mini-splits. A screened porch and multiple decks provide peaceful spaces to relax and take in the serene surroundings. The exterior has been freshly painted, and the partially finished basement offers flexible space for a home gym, office, or creative studio. Additional highlights include a two-car garage, a shed, and covered storage for your boat or RV. Located on a quiet, town-maintained dead-end road that was recently paved, just off Route 10, this home is perfectly positioned for easy access to Keene and Northfield, MA.
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Listed by: BHG Masiello Keene
Bought with: BHG Masiello Keene
$760,000
178 Forest Avenue, Swanzey, NH 03446
3beds
3,422sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
4 Acres Lot
$762,800 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$3,716 Estimated rent
Home value
$762,800
$610,000 - $954,000
$3,716/mo
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Two-car garageGas fireplacesSecond-floor laundryFenced dog areaSunlit primary suiteChicken coopBeautifully landscaped lot
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Listed by:
Cindy Von Recklinghausen,
BHG Masiello Keene 603-352-5433,
Denise Thomas,
BHG Masiello Keene
Bought with:
Gerry Leo
BHG Masiello Keene
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5053538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water, Mini Split
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Stairs,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,422
- Total interior livable area: 3,422 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,156
- Finished area below ground: 266
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Auto Open, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two,Walkout Lower Level
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Shed, Poultry Coop
- Has view: Yes
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 550
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Features: Hilly, Landscaped, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: SWNZM074B007
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable at Site
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Hardwired Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Swanzey
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $760,000-5%$222/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5053538 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900+17.3%$234/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5053538 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $682,000+8.4%$199/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4985641 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $629,000+100.3%$184/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4985641 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2014 | Sold | $314,000-9%$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2014 | Price change | $344,900-2.8%$101/sqft |
Source: HKS Associates, Inc. #4368636 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2014 | Price change | $354,900-1.4%$104/sqft |
Source: HKS Associates, Inc. #4368636 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2014 | Listed for sale | $359,900+18%$105/sqft |
Source: HKS Associates, Inc. #4367587 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2007 | Sold | $305,000$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,703 | $348,100 |
| 2023 | $8,703 | $348,100 |
| 2022 | $8,703 +2% | $348,100 |
| 2021 | $8,532 -4.6% | $348,100 |
| 2020 | $8,939 -0.3% | $348,100 |
| 2019 | $8,967 -5.8% | $348,100 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $9,516 +5.4% | $320,500 |
| 2017 | $9,025 -2.5% | $320,500 |
| 2016 | $9,253 +8.6% | $320,500 |
| 2015 | $8,519 +1% | $320,500 |
| 2014 | $8,436 +17.4% | $320,500 +12.8% |
| 2011 | $7,185 +3.3% | $284,100 |
| 2010 | $6,955 -1.1% | $284,100 |
| 2009 | $7,031 -20.1% | $284,100 -10.1% |
| 2008 | $8,800 | $316,100 |
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Neighborhood: 03446
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Cutler SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Monadnock Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 6/10Monadnock Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mount Caesar School
- Middle: Monadnock Regional Jr. High
- High: Monadnock Regional High Sch
- District: Monadnock Sch Dst SAU #93
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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