Cheshire County and Keene City property record for 40 Matthews Rd, Keene, NH 03431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,633 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | KEEN M:118 L:16 |
| Primary APN | KEEN M:118 L:16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,653 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 902 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 902 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 902 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 118016000000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 MATTHEWS RD |
| City | KEENE |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03431-3907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KEENE CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | KEENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 971403 |
40 Matthews Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2002.
Source: Cheshire County and Keene City records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 MATTHEWS RD, KEENE, NH 03431-3907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1908 / 527 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Matthews Rd was $6,633, 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 | $6,633.00 (+3.92%) | $193,000 (-) Land $32,500 Building $160,500 |
| 2024 | $6,383.00 (+3.7%) | $193,000 (-) Land $32,500 Building $160,500 |
| 2023 | $6,155.00 (+2.77%) | $193,000 (-) Land $32,500 Building $160,500 |
| 2022 | $5,989.00 | $193,000 Land $32,500 Building $160,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 40 Matthews Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 58 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 58 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2005–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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 40 Matthews 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 37 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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