477 E Mountain Road, Peterborough, NH
Single Family Residence
Listed by Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty · Andrew Peterson
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: 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 12 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.
Property Details
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- 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:369
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Annual taxes for this property
| Year | Assessed Tax |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,915 |
| 2023 | $33,067 |
| 2022 | $32,219 |
Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
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- Active listings in Peterborough45
- Average list price$490,804
- Price range$160,000 – $849,000
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- Principal & Interest$10,088
- Property Tax$2,826
- Home Insurance$416
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.
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Questions About This Listing
What is the asking price of 477 E Mountain Road?
477 E Mountain Road in Peterborough, NH is listed at $1,995,000.
That works out to about $410 per square foot.
What is the MLS number for 477 E Mountain Road?
The MLS number is #5061096 (PrimeMLS), listed on September 12, 2025.
Where is 477 E Mountain Road located?
The property is in Peterborough, New Hampshire (03458).
What kind of property is 477 E Mountain Road?
Single-family home in Peterborough, New Hampshire, built in 1890.
How big is 477 E Mountain Road?
The home has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
It offers 4,864 square feet of living space.
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