Cheshire County and Keene City property record for 56 Howard St, Keene, NH 03431
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,238 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,358 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | KEEN M:549 L:42 |
| Primary APN | KEEN M:549 L:42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,238 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 549042000000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 HOWARD ST |
| City | KEENE |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03431-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | KEENE CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | KEENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 971300 |
56 Howard St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Cheshire County and Keene City records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 342, HARRISVILLE, NH 03450-0342 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2206 / 928 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Howard St was $6,358, 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 | $6,358.00 (+3.92%) | $185,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $151,300 |
| 2024 | $6,118.00 (+3.69%) | $185,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $151,300 |
| 2023 | $5,900.00 (+2.77%) | $185,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $151,300 |
| 2022 | $5,741.00 | $185,000 Land $33,700 Building $151,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 56 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 56 Howard St 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 464 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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