Cheshire County and Keene City property record for 281 Chapman Rd, Keene, NH 03431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,509 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $207,500 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,111 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | KEEN M:241 L:52 |
| Primary APN | KEEN M:241 L:52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,509 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,827 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,509 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 241052000000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 CHAPMAN RD |
| City | KEENE |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03431-4300 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | KEENE CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | KEENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 971100 |
281 Chapman Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Cheshire County and Keene City records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CHAPMAN RD, KEENE, NH 03431-4300 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2860 / 570 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Chapman Rd was $8,111, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Cheshire County and Keene City assessment roll, as of April 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 | $8,111.00 (+3.92%) | $236,000 (-) Land $57,900 Building $178,100 |
| 2024 | $7,805.00 (+6.41%) | $236,000 (+2.61%) Land $57,900 Building $178,100 |
| 2023 | $7,335.00 (+2.77%) | $230,000 (-) Land $51,900 Building $178,100 |
| 2022 | $7,137.00 | $230,000 Land $51,900 Building $178,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 Chapman Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1982–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2012 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 281 Chapman Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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