196 Water St, Unit 18

Exeter, NH 03833

$449,000
Price
2
Beds
1,213 Sq. Ft.
$370 / Sq. Ft.
1,213
Sq. Ft.
$370
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the heart of downtown Exeter, close to restaurants, shopping, Swasey Park, Farmers Market, summer concerts, holiday parades, and PEA campus. This bright and sunny townhouse with elevator access features 2 bedrooms, open concept living and dining area, kitchen with granite countertops, 1.5 baths and washer and dryer on the 2nd floor. Bedroom skylights with room darkening shades. There is a bedroom with twin Murphy beds and desk. Ample closet space, hardwood floors and carpeting. Easy access...Located in the heart of downtown Exeter, close to restaurants, shopping, Swasey Park, Farmers Market, summer concerts, holiday parades, and PEA campus. This bright and sunny townhouse with elevator access features 2 bedrooms, open concept living and dining area, kitchen with granite countertops, 1.5 baths and washer and dryer on the 2nd floor. Bedroom skylights with room darkening shades. There is a bedroom with twin Murphy beds and desk. Ample closet space, hardwood floors and carpeting. Easy access to Rt. 101 & 95. Private parking for McReel residents and visitors. Secure entrance to residential units. McReel is a mixed use building with commercial and residential units. NO PETS ALLOWED in residential units. Open house fri 9/5 4-5:30pm!
  1. Listed by Florence Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC • florenceruffner@gmail.com

Property Details for 196 Water Street, Unit 18

Zoning
Condo
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 06:57 PM

Property Details for 196 Water Street, Unit 18

StatusActive
MLS #5056376
Days on Market120
Taxes$7,294 / year
HOA Fees$375 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condo
Year Built1890
CountyRockingham County

Location

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Building Information for 196 Water Street, Unit 18

Building/Complex196 Water StFloor-Stories2Residences18Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1890

Payment Calculator

$3,202 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,219

Property Taxes

$608

HOA Dues

$375

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Property Information for 196 Water Street, Unit 18

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Exeter
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Latitude: 42.982381000000998
  • Longitude: -70.948609000000005
  • Road Frontage: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 64
  • Zip Code: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Condo Fees: Yes
  • Fee: $375.00
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Fee Includes: Plowing, Sewer, Trash, Water, Condo Association Fee
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Common/Shared
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 48
  • Common Land Acres: 0.0
  • Lot: 18
  • Lot Features: Condo Development, In Town, Near Shopping, Near School(s)
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1890
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Internet: Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Units Per Building: 18

Property History for 196 Water Street, Unit 18

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5056376

$489,000—
Jun 1, 2025

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #5030828

$489,000—
Apr 24, 2025

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #5030828

$499,000—
Mar 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5030828

$525,000—
May 27, 2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4901758

$410,000—
Mar 25, 2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4901758

—
Mar 22, 2022

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4901758

$395,000—
May 19, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4857941

$349,500—
May 2, 2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4857941

—
Apr 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4857941

$309,900—
Oct 24, 2014

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

$210,000—
Oct 16, 2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

—
May 1, 2014

Expired

Maine Listings #1101004

$230,000—
Jul 5, 2013

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

$230,000—
Jul 5, 2013

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

$210,000—
Jul 5, 2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1101004

$230,000—
Nov 5, 2009

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #2777015

—
May 13, 2009

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2777015

$239,900—
Sep 17, 2004

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #152847

$228,000—
Aug 20, 2004

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #152847

—
Jun 7, 2004

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #152847

$234,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5056376

$489,000
06/01/2025

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #5030828

$489,000
04/24/2025

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #5030828

$499,000
03/03/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5030828

$525,000
05/27/2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4901758

$410,000
03/25/2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4901758

—
03/22/2022

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4901758

$395,000
05/19/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4857941

$349,500
05/02/2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4857941

—
04/28/2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4857941

$309,900
10/24/2014

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

$210,000
10/16/2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

—
05/01/2014

Expired

Maine Listings #1101004

$230,000
07/05/2013

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

$230,000
07/05/2013

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4252913

$210,000
07/05/2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1101004

$230,000
11/05/2009

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #2777015

—
05/13/2009

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2777015

$239,900
09/17/2004

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #152847

$228,000
08/20/2004

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #152847

—
06/07/2004

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #152847

$234,900

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

Schools near 196 Water Street, Unit 18

This home is within Exeter School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Main Street School
Public - PK to 2
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Cooperative Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Exeter High School
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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More information about 196 Water Street, Unit 18, Exeter, NH 03833

196 Water Street, Unit 18 is a condo for sale in Exeter, NH 03833. This property was listed for sale on August 13, 2025 by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC, it's currently listed at $449,000. It has been on the market for a total of 120 days and was last sold on May 27, 2022. 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. 196 Water Street, Unit 18 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,213 sqft condo built in 1890.

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