Listed by Stoudt Realty · Diane Knisley · 603-320-2455
Single Family Residence · New Ipswich, NH
8 Upper School Street, New Ipswich, NH
$439,000
$459,000 · changed Oct 1, 2026
Est. $2,220/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Sq Ft
- 3,203
- Built
- 1875
- MLS®
- #5109044
Property Description
Here's your chance at a New Ipswich single-family home: 8 Upper School Street, priced at $439,000. Expect 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3,203 square feet of living space. Homes like this trade on the fundamentals: space, privacy and a New Hampshire address that works year-round. Also on the sheet: a 1-acre lot, 1875 construction and roughly $137 per square foot. Scroll on for current photos, the complete spec sheet and this New Ipswich listing's market context.
Welcome to School House No.1, a truly distinctive antique colonial nestled on the Upper School Street in the heart of New Ipswich's historic district. Once a neighborhood schoolhouse and a cherished local landmark, this special property offers the character and craftmanship of another era with the updates and flexibility today's buyers appreciate. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, the home features beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, and a spacious great room that invites endless possibilities. Formerly part of the schoolhouse character this expansive room could become a music room, media room, home school, artist's studio, library, or creative gathering space-the choice is yours. The kitchen was thoughtfully remodeled, new electrical 200AMP service, windows replaced, new 1st floor bath with laundry which adds everyday convenience, improved efficiency while complementing the home's timeless character. Upstairs, the walk-up attic holds one of the property's most charming reminders of its past-the original bell house, a unique architectural feature that connects the home directly to its schoolhouse history. Outdoor living is equally appealing. A new deck provides a wonderful spot for morning coffee, dining, or relaxing at the end of the day. The large side yard offers room for family gatherings, gardening, and entertaining, while access from Lower School Street leads to the storage area beneath the home with extra parking. Perhaps most special is the setting. As the only home on Upper School Street, the property offers an unusual sense of privacy while remaining close to the conveniences and community of downtown New Ipswich. Here, history, location, and lifestyle come together in a way that is increasingly hard to find.
Location Highlights
8 Upper School Street is a single family residence in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, listed at $439,000. That works out to about $137 per square foot, for a home built in 1875. It has been on the market for 8 weeks.
At this latitude, New Ipswich averages roughly 8.3 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Mascenic Sch Dst SAU #87: Highbridge Hill Elementary Sch (Elementary), Boynton Middle School (Middle), MascenicRe (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 3,203
- Price / SqFt
- $137.06
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1875
- County
- NH-Hillsborough
- Town
- New Ipswich, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 40
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Hillsborough
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1875
- Zoning
- VD2 Village II
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Basement Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Manufactured, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Pellet Stove
- Interior Features
- Dining Area, Laundry Hook-ups
- Rooms - Total
- 8
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 3,203
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 3,203
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 5,033
Location Information
- School - District
- Mascenic Sch Dst SAU #87
- School - Elementary
- Highbridge Hill Elementary Sch
- School - High
- MascenicRe
- School - Middle/Jr
- Boynton Middle School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $3,028
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Clapboard, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- Yellow
- Driveway
- Gravel, Other
- Foundation
- Fieldstone
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- Country Setting, In Town
- Lot - Acres
- 1
- Lot - SqFt
- 43,560
- Parking
- On Site, Parking Spaces 3
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 300
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Sewer
- 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable at Site, Propane
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, Private
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5109044; Listed by Stoudt Realty · Diane Knisley · 603-320-2455
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $7,463
- 2023
- $7,276
- 2022
- $7,090
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in New Ipswich
- 30
- Average list price
- $549,300
- Price range
- $239,900 – $1,099,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,933/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $2,220
- Property Tax
- $622
- Home Insurance
- $91
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 8 Upper School Street, New Ipswich, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Highbridge Hill Elementary Sch
- Middle
- Boynton Middle School
- High School
- MascenicRe
- District
- Mascenic Sch Dst SAU #87
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 8 Upper School Street cost?
8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH is listed for $439,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $137 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on September 10, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 8 Upper School Street have?
8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 full and 1 half) in 3,203 square feet of finished living space.
What type of home is 8 Upper School Street?
8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH is a single-family home built in 1875.
The MLS lists its style as Antique, Colonial, with two stories.
What town is 8 Upper School Street in?
8 Upper School Street is in New Ipswich, New Hampshire 03071, in Hillsborough County.
Location notes from the MLS: in town.
What is the lot size of 8 Upper School Street?
8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH sits on 1 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as country setting.
It has 300 feet of road frontage (paved and public).
Zoning: VD2 Village II.
What are the annual property taxes for 8 Upper School Street?
Annual property taxes on 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH are $3,028 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the New Ipswich assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 8 Upper School Street have?
8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH is heated by forced air, propane and pellet stove, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 8 Upper School Street?
8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well and private; sewer: 1250 gallon, concrete, leach field, private, septic design available and septic tank.
Electric: 200+ amp service and circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable at site and propane.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 8 Upper School Street have a basement?
Yes. 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as interior stairs, storage space, unfinished, walk-out access and basement stairs.
What are the key features of 8 Upper School Street?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH: dining area and laundry hook-ups.
Flooring: hardwood, manufactured and tile.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, microwave, gas range and refrigerator; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What parking does 8 Upper School Street have?
The MLS lists no garage at 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH; parking is off a gravel driveway.
Parking details: on site and parking spaces 3.
What school district is 8 Upper School Street in?
The MLS places 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH in the Mascenic Sch Dst SAU #87.
Listed schools: Highbridge Hill Elementary Sch (elementary), Boynton Middle School (middle) and MascenicRe (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 8 Upper School Street still for sale?
Yes. 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5109044).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 8 Upper School Street listed?
8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH is listed by Diane Knisley of Stoudt Realty (603-320-2455).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
How does the price of 8 Upper School Street compare with other New Ipswich listings?
At $439,000, 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH is priced below the $509,900 median asking price of the 23 single-family homes for sale in New Ipswich on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 8 Upper School Street in person?
To see 8 Upper School Street in New Ipswich, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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