163 Water St, Unit A1

$850,000
Price
3
Beds
1,364 Sq. Ft.
$623 / Sq. Ft.
1,364
Sq. Ft.
$623
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this 2-bedroom condo nestled within the landmark Merrill Block building in the heart of Exeter. Plentiful natural light flooding the spacious living room/kitchen combo, where wood floors flow seamlessly throughout first level. Built in book cases and a gas fireplace in the living room. 2nd level primary bedroom with an enormous 140 sq ft. walk in closet. 2nd-level laundry, an elevator, and a dedicated 1-car garage. . Immerse yourself in downtown Exeter's vibrant atmosphere, with shops,...Welcome to this 2-bedroom condo nestled within the landmark Merrill Block building in the heart of Exeter. Plentiful natural light flooding the spacious living room/kitchen combo, where wood floors flow seamlessly throughout first level. Built in book cases and a gas fireplace in the living room. 2nd level primary bedroom with an enormous 140 sq ft. walk in closet. 2nd-level laundry, an elevator, and a dedicated 1-car garage. . Immerse yourself in downtown Exeter's vibrant atmosphere, with shops, restaurants, and the riverfront just steps away. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Exeter history with all the modern amenities you desire.
  1. Listed by Florence Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC • florenceruffner@gmail.com

Property Details for 163 Water Street, Unit A1

Zoning
WC
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 03:20 PM

Property Details for 163 Water Street, Unit A1

StatusActive
MLS #5071826
Days on Market7
Taxes$11,256 / year
HOA Fees$494 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condo
Year Built1916
CountyRockingham County

Location

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Building Information for 163 Water Street, Unit A1

Building/Complex163 Water StFloor-Stories2Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1916

Payment Calculator

$5,632 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,200

Property Taxes

$938

HOA Dues

$494

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Property Information for 163 Water Street, Unit A1

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Exeter
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Latitude: 42.981882302227412
  • Longitude: -70.947928355819656
  • Road Frontage: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 72
  • Zip Code: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Condo Fees: Yes
  • Fee: $493.55
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Other
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 17
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Condo Development
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1916
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Landscaping, Trash Removal
  • Construction Materials: Brick Exterior
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2

Property History for 163 Water Street, Unit A1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5071826

$850,000—
Jan 1, 2022

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4839132

—
Sep 15, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4867347

$510,000—
Sep 15, 2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4867347

—
Jun 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4867347

$500,000—
Nov 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4839132

$498,000—
Apr 22, 2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4678775

$389,000—
Mar 31, 2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4678775

—
Mar 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4678775

$399,900—
Apr 2, 2010

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2817526

$250,000—
Mar 11, 2010

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2817526

—
Feb 6, 2010

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2817526

$267,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5071826

$850,000
01/01/2022

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4839132

—
09/15/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4867347

$510,000
09/15/2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4867347

—
06/17/2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4867347

$500,000
11/18/2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4839132

$498,000
04/22/2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4678775

$389,000
03/31/2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4678775

—
03/01/2018

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4678775

$399,900
04/02/2010

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2817526

$250,000
03/11/2010

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2817526

—
02/06/2010

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2817526

$267,900

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

Schools near 163 Water Street, Unit A1

This home is within Exeter School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Main Street School
PublicPK to 2

Lincoln Street Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Cooperative Middle School
Public6 to 8

Exeter 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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163 Water Street, Unit A1 is a condo for sale in Exeter, NH 03833. This property was listed for sale on December 11, 2025 by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC, it's currently listed at $850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on September 15, 2021. This listing's school districts are Exeter School District, Exeter Region Coop School District. Nearby schools include Main Street School, Lincoln Street Elementary School and Cooperative Middle School. 163 Water Street, Unit A1 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,364 sqft condo built in 1916.

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