8 Matthews Road, Swanzey, NH — Open House Sat & Sun, April 18

This Weekend

Open House — come walk the property.

No appointment needed. Stop by either day, meet the listing agent, and take a walk through the house. Coffee on us.

Saturday

April 18, 2026

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Drop in any time during the window.

Sunday

April 19, 2026

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Can't make Saturday? Sunday works too.

8 Matthews Road, Swanzey, NH 03446
Corner of NH Route 10 and Sawyers Crossing Road · 5 minutes south of Keene

Get Directions Can't come? Schedule Private Tour

Video Tour

Walk the house before you drive up.

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.

Prefer stills? Scroll down for the full gallery, or schedule a private walk-through.

The Home

Move-in ready.

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.

More Than Meets the Eye

The details that make this home different.

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.

The Setting

Tucked into the woods

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.

+876 sq ft

876 sq ft of finished lower level

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.

Bonus Room

Wood-paneled flex space

Vaulted ceiling, big windows, and classic knotty pine — reading nook, guest space, or a third home-office.

Custom Plaster Finish

Italian Marmorino shower

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.

Outdoor

Bonus shed

Beyond the 2-car attached garage — a separate shed for the mower, bikes, kayaks, and all the seasonal New England gear.

Layout

See the full floor plan

Two floors plus a finished lower level — 2,484 sq ft total, with an open main floor and the bedrooms upstairs.

The Neighborhood

Welcome to the Monadnock Region.

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.

8 minto Main St, Keene

23,000population (Keene)

0 mito Ashuelot Rail Trail

0%state income tax

8 Matthews Rd Keene points of interest Mt Monadnock (approx.)

The Monadnock Region — what you’ll actually do here

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Why This Home

Built for the life you actually want.

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Space that works

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.

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Nature at the back door

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.

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Minutes to Keene

A college town with restaurants, coffee, a hospital, and a regional airport — the things you'd miss if you lived somewhere truly remote.

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Remote-work ready

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.

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No state income tax

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.

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Classic New England

Hickory hardwoods, a wood-burning fireplace, and a primary en-suite. Classic New England character, without the deferred-maintenance surprises.

From Your City

Closer than you think.

Works as a primary residence, a remote-work base, or a weekend escape. Two hours from Boston, off Route 10.

From Boston, MA

2 hr 9 min

~115 miles · I-90 → Rte 2 → Rte 10

From Hartford, CT

1 hr 55 min

~97 miles · I-91 N to Brattleboro

From New York, NY

4 hr 11 min

~240 miles · I-91 N via Hartford

The Price Compare

What $640,000 buys, by zip code.

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.

Do the Math

Estimate your annual state income tax savings.

New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages. Moving here from MA, CT, or NY means keeping more of every paycheck.

Current state Household income

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.

Estimated Annual Savings

$12,500

vs. Massachusetts at $250,000 income

Schedule a Tour

Come see it in person.

Pick a time that works on Michael's calendar — or just call or text. Private showings available evenings and weekends. Virtual tours by request.

Michael Chapdelaine

REALTOR® · Aimpoint Realty Group

Keller Williams Metropolitan

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Official listing details

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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