61 Bennett Rd Durham, NH 03824
Durham AreaEstimated payment $8,900/month
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Colonial Architecture
- Recreation Room
- 8.25 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
Looking for a private 8.25 acre retreat in Durham? This thoughtfully designed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering true flexibility for family, guests, and working from home. A light-filled two story foyer opens to interiors made for both quiet mornings and lively gatherings. The kitchen features a large center island, abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breakfast nook, and dedicated coffee bar, flowing into a dining room anchored by a classic brick fireplace. The great room offers custom built-ins and French doors to the patio, and a main-level office with built-in bookcases overlooks the front yard alongside a serene sitting room. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with a walk-in closet and spa-style bath, corner soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity. Two more bedrooms and a full bath share this level.
The thoughtfully designed addition extends the second floor living space adding a 2nd floor family room made for movie nights, laundry, full bath, and two more bedrooms one currently set up as a spacious, light-filled home office that easily converts back to a bedroom or guest room. This wing is ideal as an in-law suite, multigenerational living space, or a private guest retreat. A back staircase links the addition to a mudroom with extensive built in storage and a charming window seat, ready to catch bags and boots on the way in from the three-car garage Unfinished lower level offers storage or future finished space. New roof (2024) and heat pumps (2026) deliver efficient year-round heating and cooling true move-in-ready comfort.
Outside the private backyard is made for summer BBQs on the deck, games on the open lawn and quiet moments watching the abundant wildlife. Minutes to UNH, Portsmouth, Newmarket, and major commuting routes.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,785
Year Built
- Built in 2002
Lot Details
- 8.25 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a private road
- Landscaped
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Dirt Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Fireplace
- Natural Light
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Radiant Floor
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Up Access
- Basement Storage
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Oyster River Middle School
- Oyster River High School
Utilities
- Mini Split Air Conditioners
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Private Water Source
- Private Sewer
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 2
- Assessor Parcel Number 224
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $18,785 | $995,500 | $304,400 | $691,100 |
| 2024 | $17,380 | $854,900 | $212,500 | $642,400 |
| 2023 | $17,508 | $854,900 | $212,500 | $642,400 |
| 2022 | $16,988 | $585,000 | $154,500 | $430,500 |
| 2021 | $16,327 | $585,000 | $154,500 | $430,500 |
| 2020 | $16,222 | $585,000 | $154,500 | $430,500 |
| 2019 | $16,047 | $585,000 | $154,500 | $430,500 |
| 2018 | $15,678 | $585,000 | $154,500 | $430,500 |
| 2017 | $15,139 | $494,100 | $120,300 | $373,800 |
| 2016 | $14,690 | $494,100 | $120,300 | $373,800 |
| 2015 | $14,749 | $494,100 | $120,300 | $373,800 |
| 2014 | $15,080 | $494,100 | $120,300 | $373,800 |
| 2013 | $15,026 | $494,100 | $120,300 | $373,800 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 07/21/26 | For Sale | $1,350,000 | -- | $294 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $408,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $66,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $495,000 | Unknown |
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MLS Number: 5100860
APN: DRHM-000017-000057-000002
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