$449,500

42 River St Keene, NH 03431

$5,338
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,738 sqft
0.5 acres
$259 / sqft
House

Property details

About 42 River St

CHARMING, WARM AND INVITING – A wonderful opportunity to live in the heart of Keene within walking distance of the Keene Public Library, Central Square, Restaurants, Shopping, the Colonial Theater, and other Keene Amenities. A farmer’s porch will greet you. A gracious entry will welcome you into that very special place called “Home”. Spacious, light & airy, there are 4 bdrms, beautiful wood floors, lots of natural light, oversized windows, original molding, 1st flr laundry, walk up attic and a remodeled gourmet kitchen with a center granite island, vegetable sink, breakfast seating, and generous counterspace & storage; truly a chef’s dream and the room where family gathers! The bsmt is part finished with a rec-room, workshop & half bath. As a bonus, off the kitchen is a screen porch overlooking the rear yard to enjoy a morning coffee, a mid-day lunch or relax and appreciate the sites & sounds of your natural surroundings. Almost a half acre of level land w/fruit trees, perennials, gardens, and space to gather & play offers endless hours of outdoor enjoyment. Along the wooded rear border access a walking trail leading to the Ashuelot River Park, also fun to snowshoe in the winter. In addition there is a network of trails for walking or biking nearby which extend throughout Keene. Experience the Quality of Life this convenient in-town property offers and be connected to the happenings throughout the city! Showings begin Friday, May 9th at 12:00 pm by appointment.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOil, Forced Air
StatusActive
Size1,738 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.49 Acres
Year built1921
ParkingDriveway, On-Site, Paved
MLS #5039474

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Softwood
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Laundry - 1st Floor, Attic - Walkup
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Driveway, On-Site, Paved
  • Exterior: Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Shed
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $449,500
  • Price/SqFt: $258
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,529
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: GPS
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,738 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.49 Acres
  • MLS Number: 5039474
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Town & Country
  • Office Phone: (603) 357-4100
  • Office Email: info@remax-keene-nh.com
  • Listing Agent: Deborah Lucey

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42 River St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$236,100$7,529
2022$236,100$7,326
2021$236,100$7,385
2020$199,500$7,385

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

217 Washington St

5

John H. Fuller Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

422 Elm St

7

Symonds Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

79 Park Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,594. The majority of Keene, NH residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

55%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • KmartKmart
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • FordFord
  • BuickBuick
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 42 River St

The listing price of 42 River St property is $449,500.

The property 42 River St is a house located in Keene, New Hampshire, 03431.

Active Listing: 42 River St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 42 River St are: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John H. Fuller Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Symonds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Keene Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Marlborough School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Monadnock Regional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Keene High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Monadnock Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,529 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 42 River St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 42 River St is 1,738 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 42 River St is 1921.

This home is located at 42 River St in Keene, NH and zip code 03431. This 1,738 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.49 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $449,500.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Keene, NH there were more than 9 sold above asking price, over 6 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Keene, NH real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 19.6%.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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