Keene, New Hampshire, Property Revaluation Shows Significant Residential Value Increase
Keene, New Hampshire, has completed its 2026 property revaluation, revealing substantial increases in residential property assessments. City Assessor Dan Langille discussed the revaluation on WKBK's 'Good Morning with Dan Mitchell,' explaining that residential assessments rose by approximately 67%, while commercial properties saw an increase of about 30%. This revaluation, mandated by state law every five years, was conducted with assistance from Vision Government Solutions. The process involved analyzing city property records, building permits, inspections, sales data, and market conditions. Factors such as property size, style, construction quality, condition, neighborhood, and land characteristics were considered. Notices detailing the new assessments were mailed to property owners in mid-August, providing information on how to schedule informal reviews. The city's overall taxable property value is projected to increase from approximately $2.2-$2.3 billion to over $3 billion after the revaluation is fin...