178 High St

Somersworth, NH 03878

$280,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,619 Sq. Ft.
$173 / Sq. Ft.
1,619
Sq. Ft.
$173
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/27/26
Closed 4/27/26

Description

Back on the market - due to no fault of the seller! Discover the potential in this charming 1860 single-family home. Offering over 1,600 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features timeless character throughout—including arched doorways, built-ins and a bright four season sunroom that fills up with natural light. The layout provides a great foundation for those ready to bring their vision to life. With some updates and TLC, this property offers the chance to build instant equity—perfect...Back on the market - due to no fault of the seller! Discover the potential in this charming 1860 single-family home. Offering over 1,600 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features timeless character throughout—including arched doorways, built-ins and a bright four season sunroom that fills up with natural light. The layout provides a great foundation for those ready to bring their vision to life. With some updates and TLC, this property offers the chance to build instant equity—perfect for investors or first-time home buyers looking to make a house their own. Outside, enjoy a two-car detached garage and a manageable yard, all in a convenient location close to schools, shopping, and just 10 minutes from downtown Dover and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. A wonderful opportunity to combine classic charm with modern updates in a desirable Seacoast location. Being sold as is - Showing by appointment only, call/text/email agent to set up showing.
  1. Listed by Molly DiSalvo • The Aland Realty Group

Sold By KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Property Details for 178 High Street

Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 04/27/2026 07:35 PM

Property Details for 178 High Street

StatusClosed
MLS #5066688
Days on Market105
Taxes$6,314 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1860
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
CountyStrafford County
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Building Information for 178 High Street

Stories2Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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Property Information for 178 High Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Somersworth
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Directions: Rte 16 to Exit 9 - Take High Street to Pleasant Street. 178 High Street is on the corner of High St and Pleasant St.
  • Latitude: 43.257966000000998
  • Longitude: -70.867363999999995
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 10
  • Zip Code: 03878
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Rate: 18.70%
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 85
  • Lot Features: Corner, Near Shopping, Near School(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Frontage Length: 195.0
  • Total Finished Area: 1619.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1619.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 560.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.0
  • Total Area: 2179.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1860
  • High School: Somersworth High School
  • Middle/Jr School: Somersworth Middle School
  • Elementary School: Idlehurst Elementary
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Gas On-Site
  • Internet: Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
  • Cooling: Multi Zone
  • Total Stories: 2.5
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 8
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 178 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5066688

$280,000—
Mar 12, 2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5066688

—
Jan 30, 2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5066688

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5066688

$280,000
03/12/2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5066688

—
01/30/2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5066688

—

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

Public Records for 178 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$91,200Additions$246,400Total$337,600
Tax Record2024$6,313 ($526 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,619 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,619 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt808 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860ZoningR3CountySTRAFFORDAPNSMSW M:10 B:85 L:0

Schools near 178 High Street

This home is within Somersworth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Maple Wood Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Somersworth Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Somersworth High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hilltop School
Public - 1 to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Maple Wood Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Somersworth Middle School
Public6 to 8

Somersworth High School
Public9 to 12

Hilltop School
Public1 to 4

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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