Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,479 sqft
196 Water St, Unit 17, Exeter, NH 03833
CondoProperty Type
1890Year Built
$251/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$369/moHOA Fees

Description

Light and bright 2 bedroom condo nestled in the heart of vibrant Exeter. Enormous windows face Water Street. Great in town location. Walk to shopping, restaurants, Amtrak and the PEA campus. Walk, bike, kayak, enjoy the River Walk along Swasey Park. Elevator to the unit and private parking lot for the McReel condos. Light filled open concept living, dining and kitchen area. Updated baths with tile flooring and hardwood floors throughout. Skylights in both bedrooms. Washer and dryer in unit. Move...Light and bright 2 bedroom condo nestled in the heart of vibrant Exeter. Enormous windows face Water Street. Great in town location. Walk to shopping, restaurants, Amtrak and the PEA campus. Walk, bike, kayak, enjoy the River Walk along Swasey Park. Elevator to the unit and private parking lot for the McReel condos. Light filled open concept living, dining and kitchen area. Updated baths with tile flooring and hardwood floors throughout. Skylights in both bedrooms. Washer and dryer in unit. Move in condition.

    Sold By Ruffner Real Estate, LLC

    • Listed by: Florence Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC florenceruffner@gmail.com
    Listing closed: 03/23/2023 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4934203

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    Property Information for 196 Water Street, Unit 17

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,390 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Condo
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Building/Complex: McReel Owners Association
    • Stories: 2
    • Residences: 18
    • Year Built: 1890
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Exeter
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Downtown Exeter, located across from The Independence Museum.
    • Latitude: 42.982306453504997
    • Longitude: -70.948578509262092
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Street
    • Map: 64
    • Zip Code: 03833
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Condo Fees: Yes
    • Fee: $369.25
    • Fee Frequency: Monthly
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,390.24
    • Tax Year: 2021
    • Taxes TBD: Yes
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 48
    • Lot: 17
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1479.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 1479.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1479.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Condo Name: McReel Owners Association
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Condo
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Other
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1890
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Cable - Available
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Association Amenities: Landscaping, Elevator, Snow Removal, Trash Removal
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: No
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 4
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Kitchen, Level 2: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 9'5" x 8'5"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 24.8"x 12'10"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 18'9"x11'4"
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 11'3"x16'11"
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Multi Family
    Multi-Family Information
    • Units Per Building: 18

    Property History for 196 Water Street, Unit 17

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 23, 2023

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4934203

    $371,500—
    Mar 3, 2023

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #4934203

    —
    Dec 21, 2022

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4934203

    $395,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/23/2023

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4934203

    $371,500
    03/03/2023

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #4934203

    —
    12/21/2022

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4934203

    $395,000

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    Schools near 196 Water Street, Unit 17

    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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