NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Main Ave South Hampton, NH 03827

Estimated Value: $990,000 - $1,091,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,380 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 17, 2025

Last sale price $995,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,632 / mo

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Open Floorplan
  • South Hampton Barnard School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

GRACIOUS SEACOAST LIVING WITH A NOD TO THE PAST...A LANDMARK RESIDENCE IN AN IDYLLIC PASTORAL SETTING! Nestled on a scenic country road near the state border minutes to Amesbury, Newburyport and beaches, this 1920 Colonial blends history, character, and versatility on beautiful acreage. Quaint stone walls and a covered portico welcome you to stylish interiors where wide plank floors, oversized windows and classic millwork recall a bygone era. Gather in the sun-filled living room or unwind by the gas fireplace in the family room as you take in natural views. Host book club in the front keeping room, relax on the screened porch or savor special occasions in the dining room while adjacent vintage eat-in kitchen and butler’s pantry make entertaining a snap. Enjoy morning coffee and birdsong on the patio with rolling green hills in the distance as your backdrop. Delightful summer days unfold by the in-ground pool and cabana while evenings bring painted skies and wildlife sightings. The mudroom easily collects outdoor things and dual sinks make clean up easy. Unwind in serene bedrooms upstairs, rejuvenate in the refreshed bath and work from home in the office. Guests, family or renters will delight in a private in-law wing with its own entrance, kitchen, living area and special elevated screened porch. Enjoy top-tier schools and small-town seasonal celebrations nearby. NEW ENGLAND CHARM, MODERN COMFORTS AND SPACES THAT FLEX TO FIT YOUR LIFE! THIS IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO CALL HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fine Homes Group International

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan License #000697 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan

Last Buyer's Agent

Caryn Incollingo

Broad Street Boutique Realty LLC License #068380

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,786

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wired For Sound
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Walkup Attic
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Barnard Elementary And Middle School
  • Winnacunnet High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Leach Field
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 52 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,786

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

2.01 Acres

Listing Details

  • Resort: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, New Englander, w/Addition
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Landscaped, Sloping, Views
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4380.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Draperies, Gas Fireplace, Home Theatre Wiring, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, LED Lighting, T8 Fluorescent Lighting, Living/Dining, Natural Light, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Surround Sound Wiring, Walk-in Pantry, Programmable Thermostat, Smart Thermostat, Walkup Attic
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Total_Finished_Area: 4380
  • Total_Area: 7826
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area: 1136
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area: 2310
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Stove, Propane Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Concrete Floor, Daylight, Insulated, Exterior Stairs, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Other Equipment: CO Detector, Satellite Dish, HW/Batt Smoke Detector
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Other, Paved
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Natural Shade, Patio, In-Ground Pool, Covered Porch, Screened Porch, Window Screens, Double Pane Window(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Foam Insulation, Wood Frame, Cedar, Clapboard, Shingle Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar, Fieldstone, Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Hot Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Phone Available
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private, Purifier/Soft

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barnard School
  • High School: Winnacunnet High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Barnard School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: RES
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87556.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12786.0
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Lot: 52
  • Tax Map Number: 2

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jason Saphire
Saphire Hospitality, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Cornerstone Realty Group
William Raveis Provincetown
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$499,900
Current Estimated Value
$1,027,084

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$527,184
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%
Original Mortgage
$482,400
Interest Rate
0.035%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$499,933 --
$242,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $482,400
Previous Owner $257,000
Previous Owner $211,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $995,000 -0.5% $227 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Price Changed $1,000,000 -9.1% $228 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $1,100,000 +120.0% $251 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $499,900 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2014 11/20/14 For Sale $499,900 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,406 $926,500 $273,100 $653,400
2024 $12,786 $926,500 $273,100 $653,400
2023 $12,786 $926,500 $273,100 $653,400
2022 $10,665 $537,000 $164,900 $372,100
2021 $10,702 $537,000 $164,900 $372,100
2020 $10,198 $537,000 $164,900 $372,100
2019 $9,585 $537,000 $164,900 $372,100
2018 $8,952 $537,000 $164,900 $372,100
2017 $8,429 $438,100 $144,100 $294,000
2016 $7,987 $438,100 $144,100 $294,000
2015 $8,731 $438,100 $144,100 $294,000
2014 $8,192 $438,100 $144,100 $294,000
2012 $7,601 $515,300 $194,100 $321,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5047213

PrimeMLS

APN: SHMP-000002-000000-000052-000001

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