3 Bennett St Somersworth, NH 03878
Estimated payment $3,254/month
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Corner Lot
- Den
- Wood Flooring
- Mud Room
- Porch
About This Home
Welcome to this charming Cape-style home nestled on a corner lot in a quiet and desirable neighborhood in the heart of Somersworth. This warm and inviting property features classic New England charm with tasteful updates throughout. Lovely fenced back yard is great for pets or kids alike. This property currently enjoys a licensed in-law apartment or rental ADU, providing rental income to offset the mortgage or taxes. Enjoy a spacious living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and new appliances. Lovely wood floors and tile in the main house and LVP in the rental. The first floor bedroom and smaller bedroom/office offers convenient one-level living, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide flexible space for a larger family or guests. The ADU is also separated from the house by an enclosed porch/mudroom. In the expansive basement, you will find 2 separate laundry areas, a utility sink and workshop space with outside access and interior stairs for owner. The rental ADU has two separate entrances, and it's own washer and dryer and private basement storage area. Just minutes from Wentworth-Douglas hospital, downtown Dover, local shopping, public transportation and schools. This home offers comfort, character and convenience all in one. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful Somersworth gem your own. Showings for this property will start with an OPEN HOUSE Saturday 9/27/25 at 10am - 6pm Send your buyers!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,804
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 0.35 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned R1
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 1 Level
- Window Screens
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Den
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Freezer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl Plank
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
- Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Basement
- Walk-Up Access
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- Unpaved Parking
- Paved Parking
- 1 to 5 Parking Spaces
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Full Bathroom
- Hard or Low Nap Flooring
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Outbuilding
- Porch
Additional Homes
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Schools
- Maple Wood Elementary School
- Somersworth Middle School
- Somersworth High School
Utilities
- Air Conditioning
- Mini Split Air Conditioners
- Community Sewer or Septic
- Multiple Phone Lines
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 27
- Assessor Parcel Number 8
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,804 | $417,300 | $106,400 | $310,900 |
| 2023 | $6,677 | $227,900 | $52,200 | $175,700 |
| 2022 | $5,416 | $192,800 | $52,200 | $140,600 |
| 2021 | $5,308 | $192,800 | $52,200 | $140,600 |
| 2020 | $4,579 | $164,400 | $52,200 | $112,200 |
| 2019 | $4,485 | $164,400 | $52,200 | $112,200 |
| 2018 | $6,411 | $191,900 | $62,900 | $129,000 |
| 2017 | $6,347 | $191,800 | $62,900 | $128,900 |
| 2016 | $6,161 | $191,800 | $62,900 | $128,900 |
| 2015 | $6,186 | $191,800 | $62,900 | $128,900 |
| 2014 | $5,783 | $185,700 | $62,900 | $122,800 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 09/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/23/2025 09/23/25 | For Sale | $495,000 | +12.5% | $256 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/27/2023 11/27/23 | Sold | $440,000 | -2.2% | $200 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/11/2023 10/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/05/2023 10/05/23 | For Sale | $450,000 | +28.6% | $204 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/21/2022 09/21/22 | Sold | $350,000 | +0.3% | $159 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/09/2022 08/09/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/05/2022 08/05/22 | For Sale | $349,000 | +206.1% | $158 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/14/2019 10/14/19 | Sold | $114,009 | -6.6% | $50 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/20/2019 08/20/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/07/2019 08/07/19 | Price Changed | $122,000 | -10.6% | $53 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/18/2019 07/18/19 | Price Changed | $136,400 | -9.8% | $60 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/01/2019 07/01/19 | For Sale | $151,200 | +32.6% | $66 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/28/2019 06/28/19 | Off Market | $114,009 | -- | -- | |
| 05/31/2019 05/31/19 | For Sale | $168,500 | -- | $74 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $350,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $350,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $114,009 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $114,009 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $257,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $257,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $114,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $114,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $339,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $339,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $145,405 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $257,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $91,000 | No Value Available |
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 5062609
APN: SMSW-000008-000027
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