$279,000
UNDER CONTRACT $21K PRICE DROP

38 Strafford Rd Rochester, NH 03867

Estimated payment $1,754/month

Total Views 334,299
2 Beds
1 Bath
941 Sq Ft
$296 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property near a hospital
  • Circular Driveway
  • Bungalow
  • Garden

About This Home

Welcome to this cozy and inviting 2-bedroom home bursting with charm and endless potential. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or looking for a property to make your own, this gem offers the perfect opportunity to build equity and create a home that truly reflects your style. Outside, enjoy a manageable yard with space to garden, relax, or expand. Don't miss this chance to unlock the full potential of a home that’s ready to shine with your touch.

Listing Agent

Darlene Colwell-Ellis

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover License #042783 Listed on: 07/18/2025

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,432

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Rural Setting
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Electric Range
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • On-Site Parking
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Rochester Middle School
  • Spaulding High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 235

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,432

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Near Shopping, Rural, Near Hospital
  • Reso Structure Type: Stick Built Off-Site
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (31) Under Contract - Active Under Contract
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 941.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Basement Laundry
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: Unknown
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: N
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: U
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Stove
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Access, Basement Stairs, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Circular, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Enclosed Porch
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Easements: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Site, Parking Spaces 3 - 5

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Private

Schools

  • High School: Spaulding High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rochester Middle School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: A
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3432.0
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Map Number: 235

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2025 $3,536 $231,100 $85,600 $145,500
2024 $3,432 $231,100 $85,600 $145,500
2023 $3,326 $129,200 $45,100 $84,100
2022 $3,266 $129,200 $45,100 $84,100
2021 $3,185 $129,200 $45,100 $84,100
2020 $3,182 $129,300 $45,100 $84,200
2019 $3,220 $129,300 $45,100 $84,200
2018 $2,917 $106,000 $40,600 $65,400
2017 $2,791 $106,000 $40,600 $65,400
2016 $3,046 $107,800 $40,600 $67,200
2015 $3,035 $107,800 $40,600 $67,200
2014 $2,961 $107,800 $40,600 $67,200
2013 $2,939 $111,500 $54,200 $57,300
2012 $2,863 $111,500 $54,200 $57,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/01/2026 02/01/26 For Sale $279,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Off Market $279,000 -- --
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Price Changed $279,000 -2.1% $296 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $285,000 -5.0% $303 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $300,000 -- $319 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $106,933 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $104,886 FHA
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Darlene Colwell-Ellis

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover

(603) 810-8881

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5052286

PrimeMLS

APN: RCHE-000235-000017

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