Welcome to 198 Main Street—a beautifully maintained New Englander filled with warmth, character, and small-town charm. Built in 1840, this inviting home offers 3 bedrooms, a full bath on the second floor, and a convenient three-quarter bath on the main level. With both a spacious living room and a cozy sitting room, there’s plenty of space to relax, work from home, or entertain with ease. Original details like wide plank floors and hand-crafted woodwork are thoughtfully preserved, while tasteful updates provide comfort and livability. Located on historic Main Street, this home is just a short walk to the local country store and close to the South Branch Piscataquog River—perfect for peaceful strolls and weekend exploring. If you're looking for timeless charm, flexible living space, and a true sense of community, this is it. Private showings start Sunday July 13th.
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Listed by: Jbo Home • Sarah Lang
Bought with: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$390,000
198 Main Street, Francestown, NH 03043
3beds
2,471sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
0.33 Acres Lot
$397,600 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$3,451 Estimated rent
Home value
$397,600
$366,000 - $433,000
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Hand-crafted woodworkTasteful updatesWide plank floorsCozy sitting roomOriginal details
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Listed by:
Sarah Lang,
Jbo Home Off:603-210-4246
Bought with:
Krystal Sherwin
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5050885
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Wall Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,896
- Total interior livable area: 2,471 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,471
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: 3
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Body of water: South Branch Piscataquog River
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: FRNTM00014L000015S000000
- Zoning description: VILLAG
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Francestown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $431,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,922
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $390,000-2.5%$158/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Contingent | $399,999$162/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,999-11.1%$162/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Listing removed | $449,999$182/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Price change | $449,9990%$182/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $450,000-7%$182/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Price change | $484,000-1.2%$196/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,999+192.5%$198/sqft |
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| 7/22/2016 | Sold | $167,500-1.5%$68/sqft |
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| 6/10/2016 | Pending sale | $170,000$69/sqft |
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| 3/20/2016 | Price change | $170,000-8.1%$69/sqft |
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| 9/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $185,000$75/sqft |
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| 7/1/2015 | Listing removed | $185,000$75/sqft |
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| 3/14/2015 | Price change | $185,000-2.4%$75/sqft |
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| 5/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $189,500$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,922 +8.9% | $431,000 +89% |
| 2023 | $6,357 +7.9% | $228,000 |
| 2022 | $5,892 +5.4% | $228,000 |
| 2021 | $5,591 -5.2% | $228,000 |
| 2020 | $5,896 +7% | $228,000 |
| 2019 | $5,511 -4.1% | $228,000 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $5,746 +7.6% | $214,900 |
| 2017 | $5,338 -2.6% | $214,900 |
| 2016 | $5,482 +1.3% | $214,900 |
| 2015 | $5,413 | $214,900 |
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Neighborhood: 03043
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Francestown Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Great Brook SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 8/10Conval Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Francestown Elem School
- Middle: Great Brook 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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Estimated market value
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- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- Francestown
- 03043
- 198 Main Street
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