188 Drinkwater Rd

Kensington, NH 03833

$939,900
Price
4
Beds
2,708 Sq. Ft.
$347 / Sq. Ft.
2,708
Sq. Ft.
$347
per Sq. Ft.
Under Contract
Under Contract

Description

1749 Antique Farmhouse on 12 acres of land, classified as a 2 family, has 2 kitchens and 2 heating systems, 2nd unit was office originally, Beautifully tucked back of the road down a scenic tree lined driveway, Other than personal choices this home is in move in condition. Total of 4 bedroom, 2 full baths and 1 3/4 bath, 16 x 24 great room. with brick fireplace and built-ins on both sides. 1st floor windows are all double pane and upstairs are single pane with storms, 2 forced hot air heating systems...1749 Antique Farmhouse on 12 acres of land, classified as a 2 family, has 2 kitchens and 2 heating systems, 2nd unit was office originally, Beautifully tucked back of the road down a scenic tree lined driveway, Other than personal choices this home is in move in condition. Total of 4 bedroom, 2 full baths and 1 3/4 bath, 16 x 24 great room. with brick fireplace and built-ins on both sides. 1st floor windows are all double pane and upstairs are single pane with storms, 2 forced hot air heating systems with central air in the main house, 200 amp electrical, generator, and updated interior plumbing, 3 bay garage with one bay converted to living space, 36x40 barn with shed attached, open field on the front side with potential to clear more. View of a small spring feed manmade pond and access on your North border Sau 16 Exeter School System, great commuter location to Rte 95 or Rte 101, Kensington has numerous walking trails and beautiful Sawyer Park.
  1. Listed by Donna Carter • Donna Carter Real Estate

Property Details for 188 Drinkwater Road

Water Body Type
Pond
Water View
Yes
Zoning
RES
LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2025 10:47 PM

Property Details for 188 Drinkwater Road

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #5068301
Days on Market7
Taxes$10,847 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1749
Lot Size12.00 AC / 522,720 SF
CountyRockingham County

Location

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Building Information for 188 Drinkwater Road

Stories2Year Built1749Building Size-Lot Size12.00 AC / 522,720 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,548 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,644

Property Taxes

$904

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 188 Drinkwater Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Kensington
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Drinkwater Road in Kensington, after North Road between the large horse farm and Hampton Falls line on the left hand side.
  • Latitude: 42.941334524565029
  • Longitude: -70.924642492065431
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 12
  • Zip Code: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Notes: 6 acres HF
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 44
  • Footprint: 42x23 23x36
  • Lot: 000
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Landscaped, Level, Pond Frontage, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Water View, Wetlands, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Rural, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: _Unnamed
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Unknown
  • Assessment Amount: $821,100
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • Plan Survey Number: D4705 one side only
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Agriculture, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Residential, Woodland
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1749
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private, Purifier/Soft
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining, Other
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Materials: Timber Frame, Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Architectural Shingle, Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Eat-in Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom, Level 2: Loft
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study

Property History for 188 Drinkwater Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 10, 2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5068301

—
Nov 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5068301

$939,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/10/2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5068301

—
11/03/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5068301

$939,900

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

Public Records for 188 Drinkwater Road

Taxable ValueLand$361,900Additions$459,200Total$821,100
Tax Record2024$10,847 ($904 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,067 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,067 SqFtStories2Lot Size261,360 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1749ZoningRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNKENS M:00012 L:000044 S:000000

Schools near 188 Drinkwater Road

This home is within Exeter Region Coop School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Cooperative Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Exeter High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cooperative Middle School
Public6 to 8

Exeter High School
Public9 to 12

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