11 Chestnut Street

Closed 1/31/22

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Last Sold Price

$1,150,000

4 beds4 baths4,042 sqft

11 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.08 acresLot Size

1825Year Built

$285/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Exeter's mill town past is embodied in this charming and spacious 4+ bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4,000+ sq ft Federalist home, dating from circa 1820s and overlooking Historic downtown which is located on the Exeter River. Featuring many of its original appointments, including crown moldings, wide pine floors, and a sweeping curved front staircase, the two-story brick house is sited on 1.08 acres with magnificent old trees and gardens and offers a sunroom, wide screened porch, 2 patios, and walkways throughout...Exeter's mill town past is embodied in this charming and spacious 4+ bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4,000+ sq ft Federalist home, dating from circa 1820s and overlooking Historic downtown which is located on the Exeter River. Featuring many of its original appointments, including crown moldings, wide pine floors, and a sweeping curved front staircase, the two-story brick house is sited on 1.08 acres with magnificent old trees and gardens and offers a sunroom, wide screened porch, 2 patios, and walkways throughout the grounds. A versatile floor plan of light-filled rooms with built-ins, lead-glass French doors, and crystal light fixtures includes ample space for an office and a guest or in-law suite. The updated kitchen, renovated with high-end appliances, flows into a comfortable dining area and formal dining room separated by french doors and views of the leafy back lawn. This one of a kind home offers in-town living with an aesthetically satisfying blend of time-honored beauty and consonant modern comforts. Property is in Exeter's historic district. Sidewalks to downtown.

Sold By Ruffner Real Estate, LLC

Listed by: Florence Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC

Listing closed: 01/31/2022 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4867102

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Rockingham County
Exeter
Exeter Waterfront Commercial-Historic District
03833
11 Chestnut St

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Property Information for 11 Chestnut Street

Property Details

Taxes: $13,185 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Parking: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Other, Paved
Zoning: R-3

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1825
Lot Size: 1.08 AC / 47,044 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Area Description: Near Shopping, Other
City: Exeter

County: NH-Rockingham
Directions: Across from the Exeter Public Library at the top of String Bridge.
Latitude: 42.982763814774707
Longitude: -70.944554271163938
Road Frontage: TBD
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Street
Map: 64
Zip: 03833

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $13,185.42
Tax Year: 2020

Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Exeter High School
School - District: Exeter School District SAU #16

School - Elementary: Main Street School
School - Middle/Jr: Cooperative Middle School

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: -
Lot: 53

Lot - Sqft: 47045.0
Lot Size Acres: 1.08
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4042.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Total: 7622.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4042.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 1426.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2154.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Other, Stone
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1825

Utilities

Electric Company: Unitil 800-582-7276
Fuel Company: Unitil 800-582-7276

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Fuses, Other
Sewer: Public
Utilities: Other

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Features - Exterior: Fence - Partial, Natural Shade, Other, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
Roads: Paved, Public

Roof: Other, Slate

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Full, Other, Unfinished
Baths - Total: 4
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 1
Rooms - Total: 12
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Porch, Level 1: Sunroom
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Laundry Room, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Other
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Equipment: Irrigation System, Other
Features - Interior: Blinds, Dining Area, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Other, Laundry - 2nd Floor
Flooring: Other, Wood
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 12'x32'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 14'x17'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 14'x14'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 13'10"x14'8"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 13'10"x14'9"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 13'10"x13'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 12'9"x9'11"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Sunroom

Room 8

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 10'5"x17'9"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Porch

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 15'x17'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 11

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - 3/4

Room 12

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 13

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 14

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Laundry Room

Room 15

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 16

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 17

Room Dimensions: 12'6"x15'8"
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Other

Property History for 11 Chestnut Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 31, 2022	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4867102	$1,150,000	—
Dec 21, 2021	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4867102		—
Nov 5, 2021	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4867102		—
Jun 16, 2021	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4867102	$1,250,000	—
Oct 12, 2012	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4189632	$433,000	—
Oct 4, 2012	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4189632		—
Oct 1, 2012	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4189632	$449,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/31/2022	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4867102	$1,150,000
12/21/2021	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4867102	—
11/05/2021	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4867102	—
06/16/2021	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4867102	$1,250,000
10/12/2012	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4189632	$433,000
10/04/2012	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4189632	—
10/01/2012	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4189632	$449,900

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

Schools near 11 Chestnut Street

This home is within Exeter School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Main Street School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	0.5 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.6 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.2 mi
8/10	Exeter High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.7 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Main Street School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.2 mi
8/10	Exeter High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.7 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 11 Chestnut Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$1,150,000	4	4	4,042	47,044
11 Chestnut Street, Unit 13, Exeter, NH 03833	$1,150,000	–	3.5	4,042	47,045
9 Chestnut Street, Unit 3, Exeter, NH 03833	$385,000	1	1	928	–
9 Chestnut Street, Unit 6, Exeter, NH 03833	$230,000	1	1	652	–
9 Chestnut Street, Unit 5, Exeter, NH 03833	–	2	1	929	–
9 Chestnut Street, Unit 4, Exeter, NH 03833	–	1	1	891	–
9 Chestnut Street, Unit 1, Exeter, NH 03833	$193,000	1	1	892	–
4 Chestnut Street, Exeter, NH 03833	–	–	–	15,956	49,658
13 Chestnut Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$118,900	6	4	2,894	8,276
7 Aspen Way, Exeter, NH 03833	–	3	1.5	1,488	17,860
10 Chestnut Street, Exeter, NH 03833	–	–	–	12,487	305,356
8 Woodlawn Circle, Exeter, NH 03833	$450,000	2	2	2,224	10,018
12 Hall Place, Exeter, NH 03833	$515,000	3	2	1,590	–
12 Hall Place, Unit 2, Exeter, NH 03833	$80,000	3	1	–	–
23 Pleasant Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$245,000	4	1.5	1,900	4,792
9 Aspen Way, Exeter, NH 03833	–	4	2	2,181	10,890

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