Exceptional opportunity in a Prime Keene Location. Major upgrades nearly complete. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a property in one of Keene’s most convenient and desirable locations, just minutes from downtown, Cheshire Medical Center, and the Ashuelot Park trail system. This home has already undergone several substantial improvements, including include but not limited to new flooring, plumbing, deck, cabinets, framing, bathroom remodels, drywall, and paint. It is now ready for its new owner to complete the final finishing touches. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, the property is ideal as a primary residence or as an attractive investment for short-, mid-, or long-term rental purposes. The flexible layout and prime location enhance its appeal for a variety of uses. With significant improvements already in place and excellent proximity to key amenities, this is a unique opportunity to add lasting value in a sought-after Keene neighborhood.
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Listed by: BHG Masiello Keene
Bought with: Realty One Group Next Level
$270,000
253 Elm Street, Keene, NH 03431
3beds
1,360sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
7,841 Square Feet Lot
$269,900 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$2,604 Estimated rent
Home value
$269,900
$216,000 - $337,000
$2,604/mo
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New flooringBathroom remodelsFlexible layout
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Listed by:
Paul Rodenhauser,
BHG Masiello Keene 603-352-5433
Bought with:
Shane M Moynihan
Realty One Group Next Level
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5056170
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Kitchen Island, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Combination, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,180
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Bathroom w/Tub
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,841 sqft
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, In Town, Near Paths, Neighborhood, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: KEENM536L53
- Zoning description: LD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Brick, Fieldstone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Keene
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $270,000-1.8%$199/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Contingent | $275,000$202/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $275,000+10%$202/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000$184/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,655 +3.7% | $171,000 |
| 2023 | $5,453 +2.8% | $171,000 |
| 2022 | $5,306 -0.8% | $171,000 |
| 2021 | $5,349 +15.3% | $171,000 +37.3% |
| 2020 | $4,641 -0.9% | $124,500 |
| 2019 | $4,681 +1.3% | $124,500 |
| 2018 | $4,621 -0.6% | $124,500 -0.3% |
| 2017 | $4,649 +2.3% | $124,900 |
| 2016 | $4,545 | $124,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03431
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Fuller Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Keene Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Keene High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin Elementary
- Middle: Keene Middle School
- High: Keene High School
- District: Keene Central School District
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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