Hickory floors, a wood-burning fireplace, covered-bridge views, and two hours from Boston. No state income tax. No sales tax.
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April 18, 2026
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April 19, 2026
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8 Matthews Road, Swanzey, NH 03446
Corner of NH Route 10 and Sawyers Crossing Road · 5 minutes south of Keene
Start at the covered entry, move through the kitchen and living area, and end in the backyard on the rail trail. Best viewed full-screen with sound on.
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Open-concept main floor, hickory hardwoods, and a wood-burning fireplace. A bedroom already set up as a home office, a spacious primary suite, and a back deck that opens onto the trail. Private lot, surrounded by mature trees.
A few things that don't always come through in the listing photos: extra finished space below, a separate shed, and a setting that's hard to find at this price two hours from Boston.
Mature trees, landscaped gardens, and direct rail-trail access off the back of the lot. Quiet most of the year, and under ten minutes from downtown Keene.
A legal fifth bedroom, a full spa-shower bath, a quiet den, and plenty of storage — all finished, and bright for a lower level. The bedroom is generous, with a sliding barn door to the walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Use it today as a guest suite, rec room, or teen retreat. Convert it later into an in-law suite or rental — Swanzey permits ADUs, and the bones are there.
Vaulted ceiling, big windows, and classic knotty pine — reading nook, guest space, or a third home-office.
The walls are lime and crushed marble, troweled on wet and burnished smooth. No grout, no tile seams, nothing to scrub. Rain head overhead, with a carved niche for the shampoo.
Beyond the 2-car attached garage — a separate shed for the mower, bikes, kayaks, and all the seasonal New England gear.
Two floors plus a finished lower level — 2,484 sq ft total, with an open main floor and the bedrooms upstairs.
Swanzey is a quiet New England town along the Ashuelot River, 5 minutes south of Keene. Real countryside — walking trails, covered bridges, Mt Monadnock on the horizon — with a full college town (restaurants, hospital, regional airport) ten minutes up the road.
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5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an open main floor — room for a family, two home offices, and a guest suite without tripping over each other.
The Ashuelot Rail Trail abuts the back property line — walk, run, or cycle right out the back door, with miles of riverside gravel in either direction. Seasonal views of Swanzey's covered bridge from the property.
A college town with restaurants, coffee, a hospital, and a regional airport — the things you'd miss if you lived somewhere truly remote.
Fidium fiber already installed — up to 2 Gbps symmetrical at the door. Two rooms set up as dedicated offices, plus a main-floor nook for afternoon calls.
New Hampshire has no state income tax and no sales tax. For most households relocating from MA, CT, or NY, that's five figures a year — every year.
Hickory hardwoods, a wood-burning fireplace, and a primary en-suite. Classic New England character, without the deferred-maintenance surprises.
Works as a primary residence, a remote-work base, or a weekend escape. Two hours from Boston, off Route 10.
Same list price, very different square footage. Part of why people are moving here from bigger metros.
| Market | Home at ~$640K | Bedrooms | Sq Ft | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanzey, NH (this listing) | 5BR / 3.5BA Colonial | 5 | ~2,600 | Private lot, rail trail |
| Newton, MA | 1BR/1BA condo, no parking | 1 | ~650–800 | None |
| Cambridge, MA | Small 2BR condo | 2 | ~750–900 | None |
| West Hartford, CT | 3BR mid-century ranch | 3 | ~1,600–1,800 | Small suburban lot |
| Westchester County, NY | 2BR co-op or dated 3BR | 2–3 | ~1,100–1,500 | Shared / small |
| Brooklyn, NY | Studio / 1BR condo | 0–1 | ~450–650 | None |
Market values are directional and reflect typical Q1 2026 listings. Final comps depend on condition, street, and day-on-market.
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages. Moving here from MA, CT, or NY means keeping more of every paycheck.
Estimates state income tax only. NYC adds local income tax. Property tax varies by town; NH property tax is higher per $1000 but offsets against income/sales tax savings for most households.
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Michael Chapdelaine
REALTOR® · Aimpoint Realty Group
Keller Williams Metropolitan
NH License 075534 · MA License 9579299
Keller Williams Metropolitan
168 South River Road
Bedford, NH 03110
This page is marketing material. The MLS is the authoritative source for listing terms, square footage, taxes, disclosures, and status. If anything here differs from the MLS, the MLS controls.
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