Dreaming of riverfront living with income potential? This one-of-a-kind multi-family property overlooks the scenic Cold River, renowned for its excellent fishing opportunities. Rich in history, the building was originally a grist mill and has been thoughtfully converted into a three-unit multi-family property while preserving much of its original character. The first floor apartment is a beautifully updated one bedroom unit offering comfortable, modern living. The remainder of the first floor serves as an inviting common area featuring the building's stunning original brick walls, showcasing the property's historic charm. From this shared space, you'll find access to the expansive basement, ideal for storage or workshop space, as well as the staircase leading to the second-floor apartment. The second-floor apartment is truly exceptional, featuring soaring cathedral ceilings and original wide plank hardwood floors. The spacious layout includes a bedroom, full bath with laundry, and an open-concept living area with designated spaces for the kitchen, dining, living room, and a family room or home office. Two unique lofts, each with its own staircase, provide flexible space for sleeping, hobbies, or additional storage. A detached two-car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles along with a generous workshop area. Above the garage is a private one-bedroom apartment complete with its own entrance, a side deck, and a rear deck overlooking the picturesque Cold River the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting. Whether you're looking for an investment property, multi-generational living, or a unique riverside retreat with rental income, this remarkable historic property in Alstead NH on 5 plus acres offers endless possibilities in a truly special location.
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Listed by: Traditions Real Estate LLC • Robin N Sanctuary
Price cut: $36K (8/26)
$399,000
87 Mechanic Street, Alstead, NH 03602
4beds
3baths
5,000sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1793
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$80/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inviting common areaDetached two-car garageRiverfront livingPeaceful waterfront settingSpacious layoutSoaring cathedral ceilingsStunning original brick walls
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Robin N Sanctuary,
Traditions Real Estate LLC Cell:603-313-9165
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5097930
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Hot Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Propane Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Full,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,444
- Total interior livable area: 5,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Natural Shade
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Body of water: Cold River
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1100
Lot
- Size: 5.2 Acres
- Features: Country Setting
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: ALTDM00010B000006L000000
- Zoning description: RURAL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Vintage
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Post and Beam, Brick Exterior
- Foundation: Brick, Fieldstone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1793
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, On-Site
- Sewer: Concrete, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer
- Water: Drilled Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Alstead
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $80/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $214,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,779
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $399,000-8.3%$80/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000+148.6%$87/sqft |
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| 11/21/2013 | Sold | $175,000-10.3%$35/sqft |
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| 8/13/2013 | Listing removed | $195,000$39/sqft |
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| 11/20/2012 | Listed for sale | $195,000-17.2%$39/sqft |
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| 3/2/2011 | Listing removed | $235,500$47/sqft |
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| 7/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $235,500$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,779 +10.9% | $214,200 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $5,213 +3.2% | $205,000 |
| 2022 | $5,051 +6% | $205,000 |
| 2021 | $4,766 -4.8% | $205,000 |
| 2020 | $5,006 +2.2% | $205,000 +16.5% |
| 2019 | $4,899 +3% | $175,900 |
| 2018 | $4,758 +1.4% | $175,900 |
| 2017 | $4,691 -0.9% | $175,900 |
| 2016 | $4,733 +1.4% | $175,900 |
| 2015 | $4,667 -15% | $175,900 -23.8% |
| 2014 | $5,491 -11.2% | $230,700 |
| 2013 | $6,183 +19.3% | $230,700 |
| 2012 | $5,182 +7.3% | $230,700 |
| 2011 | $4,831 -9.3% | $230,700 |
| 2010 | $5,325 +8.4% | $230,700 +12.8% |
| 2009 | $4,912 +2.5% | $204,600 |
| 2008 | $4,790 +7.3% | $204,600 |
| 2007 | $4,466 | $204,600 |
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Neighborhood: 03602
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Fall Mountain Reg SD SAU #60
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