Cheshire County and Keene City property record for 12 May Ave, Keene, NH 03431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | KEEN M:532 L:69 |
| Primary APN | KEEN M:532 L:69 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,522 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 532069000000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 MAY AVE |
| City | KEENE |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03431-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LD |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | KEENE CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | KEENE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 971100 |
12 May Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Cheshire County and Keene City records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 MAY AVE, KEENE, NH 03431-2029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161603779 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2945 / 716 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KEENE CITY NH |
| Property Address | 12 MAY AVE, KEENE, NH 03431-2029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03272-1189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3272/1189 |
| Instrument | 2401868 |
| Name | GFA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 May Ave was $5,204, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Cheshire County and Keene City assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire County |
| Municipality | Keene City |
| Unified School District | Keene School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,204.00 (+3.93%) | $151,400 (-) Land $30,800 Building $120,600 |
| 2024 | $5,007.00 (+3.71%) | $151,400 (-) Land $30,800 Building $120,600 |
| 2023 | $4,828.00 (+2.77%) | $151,400 (-) Land $30,800 Building $120,600 |
| 2022 | $4,698.00 | $151,400 Land $30,800 Building $120,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12 May Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 May Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KEENE WATER DEPT serves 30,000 people · EPA ID NH1241010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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