NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Piscataqua Rd Durham, NH 03824

Estimated Value: $785,000 - $1,024,715

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,401 Sq Ft
$270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2012

Last sale price $378,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 143% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,513/month

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 170 Feet of Waterfront
  • Boat Slip
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mast Way School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2012

Huge price improvement on this unique Waterfront home set in the woods off a long drive. 3400sq. ft. of living space on over 1.5 landscaped acres. Enjoy the 200ft. of frontage on Oyster River leading out to Little Bay. Long boat dock and availability of deep water mooring. Open concept, flexible floor plan with great kitchen for entertaining, bamboo floors and other mixed hardwoods. Three bedrooms on the main level. Lower level has 2 bedroom legal AC APT, or use it for the extended family! Three car attached garage, plus a two door post and beam garage. Minutes to Portsmouth, and an easy walk to Durham, and UNH with trails leading you right to the town sidewalks! Enjoy the peace and quiet. Add some finishing touches to personalize this house, and make it a great home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Allen

Allen Family Real Estate License #057751 Listed on: 04/11/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Allen

Allen Family Real Estate License #057751 Listed on: 04/11/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1.57 Acre Lot
  • 170 Feet of Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway
  • Dirt Driveway

Property Views

  • Water Views
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Mooring
  • Boat Slip
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Schools

  • Moharimet Elementary School
  • Oyster River Middle School
  • Oyster River High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • 28% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,358

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Contemporary, Walkout Lower Level
  • Directions: From Portsmouth, Route 4 towards Durham. Long private drive on left just before UNH exit. From Durham, Rt. 108 towards Dover On-Ramp to Route 4 towards Portsmouth. First right. Shared driveway. House is on the left.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 185.93
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Remarks Public: Huge price improvement on this unique Waterfront home set in the woods off a long drive. 3400sq. ft. of living space on over 1.5 landscaped acres. Enjoy the 200ft. of frontage on Oyster River leading out to Little Bay. Long boat dock and availability of deep water mooring. Open concept, flexible floor plan with great kitchen for entertaining, bamboo floors and other mixed hardwoods. Three bedrooms on the main level. Lower level has 2 bedroom legal AC APT, or use it for the extended family! Three car attached garage, plus a two door post and beam garage. Minutes to Portsmouth, and an easy walk to Durham, and UNH with trails leading you right to the town sidewalks! Enjoy the peace and quiet. Add some finishing touches to personalize this house, and make it a great home!
  • List Agent: 24424
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Features Accessibility: Bathroom w/Step-in Shower
  • Features Interior: Central Vacuum, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 22X15, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 15X15, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 17X23, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, 15X20, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 19X14, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 14X12, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 12X10, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: 11X10
  • Room 11: Bedroom, 14x11, On Level: Basement
  • Room 13: Other, 9X12, On Level: 1
  • Room 14: Other, 19X11, On Level: Basement
  • Room 15: Other, 16X11, On Level: Basement
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Room 17: Bath - 3/4, On Level: Basement
  • Room 18: Bath - 1/2, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2033
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 1368
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 1368
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 3401

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Common/Shared, Dirt, Gravel
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural, Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Boat Mooring, Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Outbuilding, Patio
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Oyster River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage Length: 170
  • Water Body Access: Owned
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 5
  • Parking: Parking Spaces 5
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water, Multi Zone
  • Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable

Schools

  • School District: Oyster River Cooperative
  • Elementary School: Moharimet School
  • Middle School: Oyster River Middle School
  • High School: Oyster River High School
  • Elementary School: Moharimet School
  • High School: Oyster River High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 11
  • Lot: 26
  • Lot Sq Ft: 68389
  • Lot Acres: 1.57
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped, Secluded, Sloping, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: RA
  • Deed Book: 2828
  • Deed Page: 142
  • Deed Recorded Type: Quit Claim

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 28.2
  • Tax Gross Amount: 13358
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District: Oyster River Cooperative
  • School Middle Jr: Oyster River Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1996
Sold by
Falvey Janet E
Bought by
Larson Edwin B
Current Estimated Value
$916,929

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
7.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Larson Edwin B $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Larson Edwin B $253,050
Closed Larson Edwin B $85,000
Closed Larson Edwin B $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Sold $378,000 -20.3% $111 / Sq Ft
08/05/2012 08/05/12 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2012 04/11/12 For Sale $474,000 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $16,862 $829,400 $247,900 $581,500
2023 $17,060 $833,000 $247,900 $585,100
2022 $16,747 $576,700 $187,200 $389,500
2021 $16,032 $574,400 $184,900 $389,500
2020 $15,928 $574,400 $184,900 $389,500
2019 $15,756 $574,400 $184,900 $389,500
2018 $15,394 $574,400 $184,900 $389,500
2017 $12,752 $416,200 $160,700 $255,500
2016 $12,374 $416,200 $160,700 $255,500
2015 $12,424 $416,200 $160,700 $255,500
2014 $12,702 $416,200 $160,700 $255,500
2013 $11,717 $385,300 $160,700 $224,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Allen

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michael Allen

    Allen Family Real Estate

    (603) 969-6082

    12 in this area

    99 Total Sales

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4147956

PrimeMLS

APN: DRHM-000011-000026

New Hampshire Strafford County Durham 03824

42 Piscataqua Rd, Durham, NH

This home is located at 42 Piscataqua Rd, Durham, NH 03824 since 11 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $916,929, approximately $269 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 42 Piscataqua Rd is a home located in Strafford County with nearby schools including Mast Way School, Oyster River Middle School, and Oyster River High School.

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