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Stratham is a rural community near the ocean
To the less than 10,000 residents of Stratham, New Hampshire, small-town history is important. Incorporated in 1716, the community's early economy was backed by fishing, agriculture and milling, supported by proximity to the Squamscott River. Over time, the town evolved into a vibrant community, establishing schools, a library and a volunteer fire department that continues to serve residents to this day. While manufacturing largely supports Stratham’s current economy, residents can learn about their town’s heritage at the Stratham Historical Society, located in a historic former library building. This Rockingham County community near the Maine border has a rural feel, with homes on spacious lots, mature trees dotting front lawns, a river flowing to the west and the Atlantic Ocean lapping the shore a few miles to the east.
Stratham boasts a picturesque landscape, rich in natural beauty.
The Wiggins Public Library stands as a valuable community asset in Stratham.
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Nearby parks and cultural institutions
Stratham’s nearby outdoor spaces offer something for everyone. Stratham Hill Park is fairly undeveloped, with a trail system that loops across open fields, through forests and past small, glassy ponds. The over 5-mile trail loop is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, while those looking for a more relaxed outdoor experience can rent one of the park’s pavilions. The nearby Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge spans over 1,000 acres — one of the Great Bay’s largest extended stretches of undeveloped shoreline. Here, visitors can wander through swamps, fields and forests. Hunting is also permitted in the refuge. Golfers enjoy Stratham’s proximity to the private Golf Club of New England. On this 450-acre course designed by Arnold Palmer, old stone walls border the fairways, which pass oak trees and streams. For a day on the ocean, it’s about a 10-mile drive to the rocky shores of North Hampton State Beach.
The Stratham Historical Society, located in the historic 1912 Wiggin Memorial Library building, is pivotal in preserving the town’s heritage. The structure itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places, and the society keeps artifacts, documents and genealogical records that actively promote the study of Stratham’s past through exhibitions and educational programs. The current Wiggin Memorial Library lies in a brick building on Bunker Hill Avenue, a tree-lined street that’s mostly residential. Here, visitors can bring their children to storytimes, join a club or spend quiet time with a book.
The Stratham Historical society meets every Tuesday morning and is open to the public.
Stratham offers a gateway to the wonders of the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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Single-family homes, townhouses and condos along rural lanes
Most homes in Stratham sit on winding country roads. Mature oak and pine trees line roadsides, peppering sprawling front lawns. Lots are spacious, and there’s typically a lot of room between properties, offering residents a sense of privacy and seclusion. The town’s median home price is $829,000, and potential homebuyers can find Cape Cods or Colonial Revivals for between about $500,000 and $800,000, while New Traditional houses or modern builds can run in the $900,000 to $2.2 million range, with lot size and luxury features like pools mostly accounting for prices on the higher end. Townhouses and condos are also available, some as units within Cape Cod or Colonial Revival houses, while others occupy more contemporary buildings. They can range in price from $265,000 to $790,000.
Stratham is home to this beautiful Cape Cod-style house.
You'll find this impressive modern colonial home located in Stratham.
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Shopping and dining centered on Portsmouth Avenue
Stratham’s main commercial corridor lies along Portsmouth Avenue. Residents can shop for groceries at Market Basket and Shaw’s or dine out at restaurants like 110 Grill, which serves casual American fare, and Tailgate Tavern, where pub grub and beers are on tap. The avenue's big-box retailers like Ocean State Job Lot and Harbor Freight accommodate errands. For a greater concentration of shopping and dining, it’s a 4-mile drive to Exeter and 10 miles to Portsmouth. Both towns also have hospitals. Additionally, Statham is the headquarters of Timberland Co. and has the country’s only Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate factory.
The popular discount retailer, Ocean State Job Lot, has a branch in Stratham.
Locals in Stratham flock to Tailgate Tavern for good food and company.
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Attending schools in the Exeter Region Cooperative School District
Stratham students are zoned for the Exeter Region Cooperative School District, which also spans the area and Exeter, the next town over. Stratham Memorial School earns a B-plus from Niche, Cooperative Middle School gets an A-minus and Exeter High School receives a B-plus.
Stratham Memorial School is a public school in Stratham, New Hampshire.
Exeter High School is a public school Exeter, New Hampshire.
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Getting around New Hampshire
Stratham is well-connected, with major roadways allowing travel to nearby towns and throughout the state. New Hampshire state Route 108 runs north-south through town, linking Stratham to Exeter 4 miles south and Durham and Dover, both less than 20 miles away to the north. New Hampshire state Route 33 begins at the central Stratham Traffic Circle, intersecting with Route 108 and extending east to Portsmouth, providing access to U.S. Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1. Additionally, New Hampshire state Route 101 passes through the southern part of Stratham and heads west toward Manchester and east to the seacoast.
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On average, homes in Stratham, NH sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Stratham, NH over the last 12 months is $693,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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