12 Union Street

Closed 7/31/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,050,000

3 beds4 baths2,200 sqft$477/sqft

12 Union St, Exeter, NH 03833

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.42 acresLot Size

1870Year Built

$477/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to the Cyrus Morse House (c. 1870), a classic New Englander nestled on a tree-lined street just steps from vibrant downtown Exeter. This historic gem sits on an oversized lot boasting a rare, park-like arboretum nurtured over the last quarter-century. The enchanting grounds feature exceptional specimen plantings, including a massive Maple, Hemlocks, Japanese Maples, a Stewartia tree, and a brilliant Blue Spruce, creating a private downtown oasis. Inside, the home showcases nineteenth-century...Welcome to the Cyrus Morse House (c. 1870), a classic New Englander nestled on a tree-lined street just steps from vibrant downtown Exeter. This historic gem sits on an oversized lot boasting a rare, park-like arboretum nurtured over the last quarter-century. The enchanting grounds feature exceptional specimen plantings, including a massive Maple, Hemlocks, Japanese Maples, a Stewartia tree, and a brilliant Blue Spruce, creating a private downtown oasis. Inside, the home showcases nineteenth-century craftsmanship with high ceilings, generous room proportions, and a rare architectural feature: two graceful, curved interior walls. Original light fixtures and authentic push-button switches preserve the home's historic soul, while its enduring durability is anchored by a substantial stone foundation and an attic structure supported by massive, hand-hewn, bark-covered timber beams. Steeped in local lore, the property was once home to Exeter’s oldest living citizen, William Langley, and later to Harvard graduate Adele Holevas, a beloved Phillips Exeter Academy music teacher who taught piano in the front living room. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of authentic Exeter heritage and enjoy the timeless ambiance of a true neighborhood landmark.

Sold By KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Listed by: Nick Ponte • Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth Cell: 603-918-7593
Listed by: Jim Giampa • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Listing closed: 07/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5092051

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Property Information for 12 Union Street

Property Details

Taxes: $11,172 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Zoning: R-2

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1870
Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Exeter
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: Use GPS
Latitude: 42.978214000001003
Longitude: -70.957718000000000
Road Frontage: TBD
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Street
Map: 73
Zip Code: 03833

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2025
Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: 241
Lot: 0

Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transport, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Total Finished Area: 2200.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2200.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1316.0
AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 912.0
BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 18295.0
Total Area: 4428.0

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $595,500
Assessment Year: 2025

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: No
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1870
School District: Exeter
High School: Exeter High School
Middle/Jr School: Cooperative Middle School
Elementary School: Lincoln Street Elementary

Utilities

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public

Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Internet: Cable Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: white
Construction Materials: Wood Frame

Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Plank
Heating: Baseboard, Boiler
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2
Rooms Total: 8
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 4

Property History for 12 Union Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 31, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1946713528	$1,050,000	+161.3% / yr
Jul 31, 2026	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5092051	$1,050,000	—
Jul 31, 2026	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5092051		—
Jun 24, 2026	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #5092051		—
Jun 1, 2026	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5092051	$1,120,000	—
May 11, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #671306869	$2,667	-18.7% / yr
May 25, 1999	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285485967	$205,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/31/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1946713528	$1,050,000 +161.3% / yr
07/31/2026	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5092051	$1,050,000
07/31/2026	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5092051	—
06/24/2026	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #5092051	—
06/01/2026	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5092051	$1,120,000
05/11/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #671306869	$2,667 -18.7% / yr
05/25/1999	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285485967	$205,000

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

Public Records for 12 Union Street

Taxable ValueLand$305,200Additions$290,300Total$595,500

Tax Record2025$11,172 ($931 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt912 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1870Year Renovated1870ZoningR-2CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:073 L:241

Schools near 12 Union Street

This home is within Exeter School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Main Street School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	0.3 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.1 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.9 mi
8/10	Exeter High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.5 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Exeter Classical Christian School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Main Street School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	0.3 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.1 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.9 mi
8/10	Exeter High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.5 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Exeter Classical Christian School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 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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Listing Courtesy of Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth; Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

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