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Property Description
Bring your vision to life on this rare 5-acre Bedford property! This unique home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a connected in-law/caretaker suite with kitchen, living room, bedroom, and den - perfect for extended family, guests, or rental income. The main house features a cozy fireplace in the living room with 3 bedrooms, back patio with awning, fire pit, and above ground pool. Although home is lived in today, it could use updating/TLC. Endless potential to renovate OR bring your building plans! The expansive lot is perfect for small-scale farming, hobby animals, or outdoor adventures, with a partially fenced backyard, garage, sheds, and plenty of space to explore. Updates include a newer 4.5 BR septic system, town water, new hot water tank, and an on-demand generator. Once used as a livestock shelter and original homestead, this property is a rare opportunity to create your own Bedford farm or design something new. Conveniently located near Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester Country Club, hospitals and shopping, this is your chance to live, restore, or build on a truly exceptional 5-acre parcel! Property is being sold AS IS, CASH buyers only.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 179 Back River Rd
General
- Sold For: $470,000
- Taxes: $6,998 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5079692
- Added to Site: 109 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: 1 Fireplace, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, In-Law Suite, Wood Stove Insert, 1st Floor Laundry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Stove
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Slate/Stone
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1: Bathroom Full, Level 1
- Bathroom 2: Bathroom Three Quarter, Level 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: Level 2
- Bedroom 2: Level 1
- Bedroom 3: Level 1
- Bedroom 4: Level 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Level 1
- Living Room: Level 1
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Level 1
- Den: Den, Level 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Standby Generator
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Partial Fence , Garden Space, Outbuilding, Patio
- Color: blue
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Driveway, Garage, Unpaved, Detached
Location
- County: Hillsborough
- Driving Directions: Aprox 1.7 miles from Rt3 (South River Rd), property will be on right.
School Information
- School District: Bedford Sch District SAU #25
- Elementary School: Peter Woodbury Sch
- Middle School: Ross A Lurgio Middle School
- High School: Bedford High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Propane, Oil, Wood, Hot Water, Wood Stove, Boiler
Utilities
- Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Conventional Leach Field, Private, Septic Design Available, Septic
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Crawlspace, Partial, Interior Stairs, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Basement Stairs
- Roof: Metal, Asphalt Shingles
- Stories/Levels: 1.5
- Square Feet: 2,050
- Finished Total: 2,050 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,050 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1880
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 217,800
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 240
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Dirt
- Potential Use: Agriculture, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Recreation, Residential
- Zoning: RA
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $243.85
- Assessment Year: 2024
- Assessment Amount: $442,600
- Tax Amount: $6,998
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 00N
- Lot Number: 60
Listed by EXIT Reward Realty, Donna J Ward and Ashley Mailloux
Sold by Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH, Cheryl. Zarella & Associates
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Schools
Schools serving 179 Back River Rd
School District:Bedford School District, Bedford, NH
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Peter Woodbury School 180 County Road, Bedford, NH 03110 | K-4 | 1.1 mi |
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School 47A Nashua Rd., Bedford, NH 03110 | 7-8 | 2 mi |
Bedford High School, Bedford, NH 47 Nashua Road, Bedford, NH 03110 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 179 Back River Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/26/2026
Sold
$470,000
-5.98%
MLS
3/21/2026
Listed
$499,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
179 Back River Road, Bedford, NH 03110 (MLS# 5079692) is a Single Family property that was sold at $470,000 on June 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 179 Back River Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bedford? You can browse all Bedford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

