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$445,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,542 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.83 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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MOTIVATED SELLER! Welcome to Whispering Pines Farm in peaceful Effingham Falls! This unique property blends rural charm with sustainable living. Set on a level open lot, this classic New Englander features 3 BDs , 2 BAs, and cozy living spaces with natural light throughout. The spacious kitchen with brand new LVP flooring is ideal for homegrown cooking and entertaining with plenty of storage for canning and is flanked by an intimate dining area. On cooler nights, you can stay toasty by the pellet stove that supplements the FHA system. A generously sized 1st floor bedroom with cathedral ceilings and closet features a 3/4 BA making it easy for single story living. The staircase leads you to the 2 bedrooms upstairs with full height ceilings. Down below, an updated basement allows for dry storage needs and a separate utility basement for furnace, water heater, and updated electric panel. Step outside to check out a 4 stall barn, with turn out, tack/grain room, hayloft, and its own water supply. Beyond the barn, enjoy chicken coops, established organic garden beds, fruit trees, composting, hoop house, and paddock space fenced with run ins. A 2 car garage near the house is perfect for motorcycles or sleds, while another 8 bay garage presents unique opportunities for vehicle storage; or continue to rent to the current tenant. Experience the joy of your self sufficient journey with space, soil, and serenity --your homestead dream starts here!

Full Property Details for 78 School St

General

  • Price: $445,000
  • Taxes: $5,234 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: PrimeMLS
  • MLS ID: 5063771
  • Updated: 1/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 106 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Skylight, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Plank, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: Bathroom Full, Level 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Suite: Level 1
  • Bedroom 1: Level 2
  • Bedroom 2: Level 2

Other Rooms

  • Foyer/Entry: Level 1
  • Living Room: Level 1
  • Kitchen: Kitchen, Level 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Level 1
  • Other Room 1: Basement
  • Utility Room: Basement
  • Mud Room: Mudroom, Level 1

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Pellet Stove, Portable Generator, Smoke Detector

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Building, Dog Fence, Partial Fence , Garden Space, Natural Shade, Other - See Remarks, Outbuilding, Porch, Covered Porch, Storage, Greenhouse, Stable(s), Poultry Coop
  • Color: Red

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, On-Site, Parking Spaces 21+, RV Access/Parking, Unpaved, Detached

Location

  • County: Carroll
  • Driving Directions: NH Route 25 to School Street. #78 just past the Effingham Town Hall.

School Information

  • School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
  • Elementary School: Effingham Elementary School
  • Middle School: Kingswood Regional Middle
  • High School: Kingswood Regional High School

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Pellet Stove, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Existing Leach Field, Leach Field On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic

Structural Information

  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Basement Entrance: Walk-up
  • Basement Desc.: Basement Stairs, Climate-Controlled, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Interior Stairs, No Tenant Access, Unfinished
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt Shingles
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,542
  • Finished Total: 1,542 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,542 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1880

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.83
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 79,715
  • Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
  • Frontage Feet: 137
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Dirt, Gravel
  • Potential Use: Agriculture, Farm, Field/Pasture, Horse/Animal Farm, Residential, Tillable
  • Zoning: RA RU

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $288.59
  • Tax Amount: $5,234
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Documents Avail.: Deed, Property Disclosure, Tax Map
  • Lot Number: 46

Listed by Pinkham Real Estate, Lee Ann O'Hara

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Schools serving 78 School St

School District:Governor Wentworth Regional School District
NameGradesDistance
Effingham Elementary School
6 Partridge Cove Road, Effingham, NH 03882
K-60.3 mi
Kingswood Regional Middle School
404 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
7-816.7 mi
Kingswood Regional High School
396 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
9-1216.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 78 School St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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10/01/2025
Listed
$445,000
300.9%
MLS
7/18/2018
Sold
$111,000
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Tax History for 78 School St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,234
11%
$190,200
—
2023
$4,696
5%
$190,200
—
2022
$4,483
5%
$190,200
—
2021
$4,278
6%
$190,200
—
2020
$4,042
-14%
$190,200
9%
2019
$4,683
21%
$174,100
—
2018
$3,874
2%
$174,100
—
2017
$3,804
-4%
$174,100
—
2016
$3,956
11%
$173,500
—
2015
$3,552
-8%
$173,500
-8%
2014
$3,843
10%
$189,500
4%
2013
$3,485
—
$181,700
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78 School Street, Effingham, NH 03882 (MLS# 5063771) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 78 School Street is currently listed for $445,000 and was received on October 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 78 School Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Effingham? You can browse all Effingham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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