1 Emerson Road

Closed 8/21/20
Closed 8/21/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$601,000
6 beds3,333 sqft$180/sqft
1 Emerson Rd, Durham, NH 03824
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.88 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully appointed home near downtown Durham with legal apartment above garage for 3 unrelated people. Rents per person in Durham are $700-$850 per student - your home could generate over $30k a year in income! That more than pays the taxes. Plenty of curb appeal here too with storybook yard featuring English-style gardens, wooden walkways through the woods, natural fencing and ivy covered stonewalls. The home features a combination kitchen/dining space with SS appliances, cherry cabinetry and...Beautifully appointed home near downtown Durham with legal apartment above garage for 3 unrelated people. Rents per person in Durham are $700-$850 per student - your home could generate over $30k a year in income! That more than pays the taxes. Plenty of curb appeal here too with storybook yard featuring English-style gardens, wooden walkways through the woods, natural fencing and ivy covered stonewalls. The home features a combination kitchen/dining space with SS appliances, cherry cabinetry and granite countertops. Front to back living room has built-in cabinets and gas fireplace. There is a separate smaller space with Jotul gas stove perfect for two comfy chairs to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. Step down into the family room/bonus room with stunning windows to backyard and slider to back mahogany deck. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (including master with ensuite) on 2nd level and bonus room and storage closet on 3rd floor. The apartment is entered through the door to left of garage - large kitchen/living space, 3 bedrooms and full bath. Separate utilities and plenty of parking for tenants at top of driveway. Easy walk into town, library, UNH and middle and high schools. Easy to show!

    Sold By Better Homes and Garden The Masiello Group

    • Listed by: Denise Sassaman • Bean Group / Portsmouth
    Listing closed: 08/21/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4815117

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    Property Information for 1 Emerson Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $13,345 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Strafford County
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
    • Zoning: RA
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1995
    • Lot Size: 0.88 AC / 38,332 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Neighborhood
    • City: Durham
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: Madbury Road, Right on Emerson, 1st house on left.
    • Latitude: 43.151105418604665
    • Longitude: -70.929140305557212
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 1
    • Zip: 03824
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $13,345.00
    • Tax Rate: 27.43%
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Oyster River High School
    • School - District: Oyster River Cooperative
    • School - Elementary: Moharimet School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Oyster River Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 12
    • Lot: 13
    • Lot - Sqft: 38333.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.88
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3156.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 177.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 4261.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3333.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 44.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 884.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $486,500
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1995
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Blue
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Shed
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Climate Controlled, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 15
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bonus Room, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Kitchen/Living, Level 2: Master Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Attic - Finished
    • Bedrooms - Total: 6
    • Equipment: Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired
    • Features - Interior: Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 2, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard
    • Cooling: Other
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 12x20
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 11x13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 26x17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 9.9x7.2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 12x15.8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 11.8x9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 11x12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12x18
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Attic - Finished
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 9.8x9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 9.9x7.6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 11x11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 10x20
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Living
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 18x10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bonus Room

    Property History for 1 Emerson Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 21, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #675807262

    		$601,000

    +2.8% / yr

    Aug 21, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4815117

    		$601,000—
    Jul 24, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4815117

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/21/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #675807262

    $601,000

    +2.8% / yr

    08/21/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4815117

    $601,000
    07/24/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4815117

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1 Emerson Road

    Taxable ValueLand$287,100Additions$567,000Total$854,100
    Tax Record2025$16,117 ($1,343 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,056 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt442 SqFtStories2Lot Size38,333 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningRACountySTRAFFORDAPNDRHM M:102 L:65

    Schools near 1 Emerson Road

    This home is within Oyster River Coop School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Mast Way School
    		Public - K to 4
    Oyster River Middle School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Oyster River High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Mast Way School
    PublicK to 4

    Oyster River Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Oyster River High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1 Emerson Road, Durham, NH 03824
    $601,000
    6
    3,333
    38,332
    2 Emerson Road, Durham, NH 03824
    $384,500
    3
    2,470
    52,707
    3 Emerson Road, Durham, NH 03824
    $365,000
    3
    2,328
    45,738
    124 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824
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    7
    2.5
    2,438
    81,893
    128 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824
    $690,000
    3
    2,848
    74,052
    4 Emerson Road, Durham, NH 03824
    –
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