List Price: $299,000 | $181 per sq.ft. | 4 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 2 Story Single Family Home
Date Listed Monday Jul 6, 2026 | MLS# 5098258
Date Listed Monday Jul 6, 2026 | MLS# 5098258
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Address: 32 Mechanic Street Alstead NH
Listed by Kathryn Beam Galloway Real Estate LLC
Description:
Offered for the first time outside of the founding family in over six generations, this historic Alstead home presents a truly rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. Rich with stories dating back to the late 1800's the property served many roles throughout the years-including housing the town's police station, Alstead Telephone Exchange, a coffin maker's workshop and local gathering place! Homes with this kind of provenance simply don't come along often. Set on a private .75 acre lot, the property offers 1800+ square feet of living space with three bedrooms, one full bath and a flexible floor plan ready for your vision. While the home is in need of updating, many of its original features and timeless character remain, providing the perfect canvas for restoration, renovation or simply preserving its historic charm while adding modern comforts. One of the property's standout features is the beautifully secluded backyard, offering an unexpectedly peaceful retreat with room for gardens, entertaining or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings. The three-season porch creates the perfect spot to relax while overlooking the backyard and the mudroom/laundry area with wood stove hookup adds practical everyday functionality. Outside, the impressive antique barns is bursting with potential. Whether you're dreaming of a workshop, studio, hobby space, antique storage or simply preserving an iconic piece of Alstead's history, the possibilities are endless. The home is served by 100-amp electric service, offers first -floor living flexibility with a bedroom and den or office space, and includes washer and dryer hookup, electric range and public village conveniences while still enjoying privacy. If you've been searching of a home with soul, history and the opportunity to make it your own, this one is unlike anything else on the market. Bring your imagination and become the next chapter in a property that has remained in one family's care for generations.
Listed by Kathryn Beam Galloway Real Estate LLC
Description:
Offered for the first time outside of the founding family in over six generations, this historic Alstead home presents a truly rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. Rich with stories dating back to the late 1800's the property served many roles throughout the years-including housing the town's police station, Alstead Telephone Exchange, a coffin maker's workshop and local gathering place! Homes with this kind of provenance simply don't come along often. Set on a private .75 acre lot, the property offers 1800+ square feet of living space with three bedrooms, one full bath and a flexible floor plan ready for your vision. While the home is in need of updating, many of its original features and timeless character remain, providing the perfect canvas for restoration, renovation or simply preserving its historic charm while adding modern comforts. One of the property's standout features is the beautifully secluded backyard, offering an unexpectedly peaceful retreat with room for gardens, entertaining or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings. The three-season porch creates the perfect spot to relax while overlooking the backyard and the mudroom/laundry area with wood stove hookup adds practical everyday functionality. Outside, the impressive antique barns is bursting with potential. Whether you're dreaming of a workshop, studio, hobby space, antique storage or simply preserving an iconic piece of Alstead's history, the possibilities are endless. The home is served by 100-amp electric service, offers first -floor living flexibility with a bedroom and den or office space, and includes washer and dryer hookup, electric range and public village conveniences while still enjoying privacy. If you've been searching of a home with soul, history and the opportunity to make it your own, this one is unlike anything else on the market. Bring your imagination and become the next chapter in a property that has remained in one family's care for generations.
Room Information:
Total Rooms: 9
Total Baths: 1
Flooring: Carpet | Vinyl | Wood
Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 4
Total Baths: 1
Flooring: Carpet | Vinyl | Wood
Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 4
Basement: Unfinished
Construction Information:
Year Built: 1880
Type: Wood Frame | Wood Siding
Type: Wood Frame | Wood Siding
Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1648
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 1648
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior Info
Style: Farmhouse
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Water: Drilled Well | Private
Sewer: Private | Septic
Land Description:
Country Setting | Landscaped | Level | In Town | Near Shopping | Near School(s)
Lot size: 0.75 acres
Zoned: RURAL Residential
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: No
Seasonal: No
Driveway: Dirt | Gravel
Additional Information
Block - 0
Taxes $4,303
Assesed Value Not Reported
Block - 0
Taxes $4,303
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Fall Mountain Reg SD SAU #60
Elementary School: Alstead Primary
Middle School: Vilas Middle School
High School: Fall Mountain Regional HS
School District: Fall Mountain Reg SD SAU #60
Elementary School: Alstead Primary
Middle School: Vilas Middle School
High School: Fall Mountain Regional HS
