Listed by Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty · Andrew Peterson · 603-924-3321
Single Family Residence · Peterborough, NH
477 E Mountain Road, Peterborough, NH
$1,995,000
Est. $10,088/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5
- Sq Ft
- 4,864
- Built
- 1890
- MLS®
- #5061096
Property Description
Set in Peterborough, New Hampshire, 477 E Mountain Road is a single-family home built in 1890, now offered at $1,995,000. The layout delivers 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 4,864 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 70.15-acre lot, garage parking for 5 and roughly $410 per square foot. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly.
Welcome to 477 East Mountain Road – Peterborough’s Crown Jewel! Perched on prestigious East Mountain Road, the magnificent “Knights Hill” estate,once the historic home of conservationist and benefactor Josie Kane,has been meticulously restored to its former grandeur while enhanced with modern luxuries. Encompassing 6/7 bedrooms, 5 baths, and approximately 5,000 square feet of sophisticated living space, the residence is surrounded by hundreds of acres of meadows, woodlands, and includes conserved land, ensuring unrivaled privacy and sweeping ridge views across the Monadnock region. A long, scenic private drive leads to a stately courtyard and guest cottage. Through a grand mahogany doorway, the soaring great room impresses with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a commanding stucco fireplace. The chef’s kitchen with granite island and octagonal breakfast alcove serves as the heart of the home, while the owner’s wing offers dual elegant baths and a refined private retreat. Guests are graciously accommodated in a standalone cottage or in the carriage house apartment with its own kitchen, bath, and private entry perfect for in-laws, staff, or extended stays. Outdoor living features expansive bluestone terraces, manicured gardens, and open columned porches framing some of New England’s finest mountain views. Just minutes from downtown Peterborough and within easy reach of Boston, this extraordinary estate is a rare legacy offering that combines history, seclusion, and timel
Location Highlights
477 E Mountain Road is a single family residence in Peterborough, New Hampshire, listed at $1,995,000. That works out to about $410 per square foot, for a home built in 1890. It has been on the market for 14 months.
At this latitude, Peterborough averages roughly 8.3 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1: Peterborough Elem School (Elementary), South Meadow School (Middle), ContoockVl (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
- 6
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 4,864
- Price / SqFt
- $410.16
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1890
- County
- NH-Hillsborough
- Town
- Peterborough, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 403
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Hillsborough
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1890
- Zoning
- R
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Freezer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tank Water Heater
- Basement
- No
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Concrete Floor, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 2
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Other, Tile
- Heating
- Oil, Hot Water, Radiant, Steam
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Fireplace, 2 Fireplaces, Furnished, Hearth, In-Law/ADU, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry, 1st Floor Laundry, Basement Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 16
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 4,864
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 4,864
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 5,671
Location Information
- School - District
- Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
- School - Elementary
- Peterborough Elem School
- School - High
- ContoockVl
- School - Middle/Jr
- South Meadow School
Financial Details
- Cable Company
- Comcast
- Electric Company
- Eversource
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow, Negotiable
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $29,211.10
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Circular, Gated, Gravel
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Garden, Guest House, Outbuilding, Patio, Covered Porch, Storage, Window Screens
- Foundation
- Concrete, Granite
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 5
- Lot Features
- Agricultural, Country Setting, Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Open Lot, Recreational, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Slight, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Mountain, Near Paths, Rural
- Lot - Acres
- 70.15
- Lot - SqFt
- 3,055,734
- Parking
- Auto Open, Direct Access, Finished, Heated Garage, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Unpaved, Visitor
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 420
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle, Wood Shingle
- Sewer
- Concrete, Leach Field, Private
- Utilities
- Cable
- Water Source
- Drilled Well
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5061096; Listed by Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty · Andrew Peterson · 603-924-3321
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $33,915
- 2023
- $33,067
- 2022
- $32,219
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 Peterborough
- 40
- Average list price
- $581,442
- Price range
- $309,900 – $1,590,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$13,330/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $10,088
- Property Tax
- $2,826
- Home Insurance
- $416
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 477 E Mountain Road, Peterborough, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Peterborough Elem School
- Middle
- South Meadow School
- High School
- ContoockVl
- District
- Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 477 E Mountain Road?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (3 full and 2 three-quarter) in 4,864 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 477 E Mountain Road?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH is listed for $1,995,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $410 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on September 12, 2025.
Does 477 E Mountain Road have a view?
Yes. The MLS lists mountain view for 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH.
What schools serve 477 E Mountain Road?
The MLS places 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH in the Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1.
Listed schools: Peterborough Elem School (elementary), South Meadow School (middle) and ContoockVl (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 477 E Mountain Road still available?
Yes. 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5061096).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 477 E Mountain Road?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH is listed by Andrew Peterson of Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty (603-924-3321).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 477 E Mountain Road?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH is a single-family home built in 1890.
The MLS lists its style as Adirondack, Antique, Arts and Crafts, with two stories.
Where is 477 E Mountain Road located?
477 E Mountain Road is in Peterborough, New Hampshire 03458, in Hillsborough County.
Location notes from the MLS: trail/near trail, walking trails, abuts conservation and near paths.
How much land comes with 477 E Mountain Road?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH sits on 70.15 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as agricultural, country setting, pasture, landscaped, open lot and recreational.
It has 420 feet of road frontage (paved and public).
Zoning: R.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
How much are the property taxes on 477 E Mountain Road?
Annual property taxes on 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH are $29,211 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 Peterborough assessing office.
How is 477 E Mountain Road heated?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH is heated by oil, hot water, radiant and steam, per the MLS.
Cooling: wall unit(s).
Does 477 E Mountain Road have town water and sewer?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well; sewer: concrete, leach field and private.
Electric: 200+ amp service, circuit breakers and generator (Eversource).
Other utilities: cable; cable provider Comcast.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Is there a basement at 477 E Mountain Road?
No. The MLS lists no basement at 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH.
What features does 477 E Mountain Road have?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH: ceiling fan(s), wood fireplace, 2 fireplaces, furnished, hearth, in-law/ADU, in-law floorplan and kitchen island.
Outside: deck, garden, guest house, outbuilding, patio, covered porch, storage and window screens.
Flooring: hardwood and tile.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, dryer, range hood, freezer, electric range, refrigerator, washer and tank water heater; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
Does 477 E Mountain Road have a garage?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH has a 5-car garage and a circular, gated and gravel driveway.
Parking details: auto open, direct access, finished, heated garage, parking spaces 11 - 20 and unpaved.
How does the price of 477 E Mountain Road compare with other Peterborough listings?
At $1,995,000, 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH is priced above the $851,950 median asking price of the 24 single-family homes for sale in Peterborough 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 do I schedule a showing of 477 E Mountain Road?
To see 477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, 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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