20 Forest Street

Closed 4/12/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$590,000

3 beds2 baths1,512 sqft

20 Forest St, Exeter, NH 03833

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.2 acresLot Size

1975Year Built

$390/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Walk to town from this renovated Cape. This delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort. Nestled close to vibrant downtown Exeter, you'll enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, and all the town has to offer. This home offers the best of both worlds: convenient access to amenities and a peaceful residential setting. Features open concept dining/kitchen with granite counters, living room, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Hardwood/tile floors throughout...Walk to town from this renovated Cape. This delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort. Nestled close to vibrant downtown Exeter, you'll enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, and all the town has to offer. This home offers the best of both worlds: convenient access to amenities and a peaceful residential setting. Features open concept dining/kitchen with granite counters, living room, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Hardwood/tile floors throughout add a touch of elegance. Relax and unwind on the screened porch perfect for enjoying fresh air and summer breezes. You'll enjoy the beautiful fenced in yard on this .20 acre lot. 1 car detached garage. Showings begin at Open House on Thursday, 3/14 4:30-6:00 PM & Saturday 3/16, 10AM-11:30AM.

Sold By The Aland Realty Group

Listed by: Florence Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC florenceruffner@gmail.com

Listing closed: 04/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4987674

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Property Information for 20 Forest Street

Property Details

Taxes: $8,341 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Parking: Detached
Zoning: R-2

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1975
Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Exeter
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: Water Street to Summer Street, right to Wadleigh, left to Forest St.
Latitude: 42.986534303415205
Longitude: -70.957361084655759
Road Frontage: TBD
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Street
Map: 63
Zip Code: 03833

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $8,341.00
Tax Year: 2023

Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 20
Lot: 195

Lot - Sqft: 8712.0
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1512.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Total: 1512.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1512.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1975

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Public

Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable
Internet: Unknown

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior
Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Full Bathroom

Features - Exterior: Patio, Porch - Screened
Roads: Public
Roof: Shingle - Other

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater - Off Boiler
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walk-up
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Full, Interior Access, Unfinished
Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 1
Rooms - Total: 6
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Features - Interior: Dining Area
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 10 x 15
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 11x 15
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 19 x 13
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 16

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 17

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - 3/4

Property History for 20 Forest Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 12, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1530399436	$590,000	+4.2% / yr
Apr 12, 2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4987674	$590,000	—
Apr 12, 2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4987674		—
Mar 20, 2024	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4987674		—
Mar 12, 2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4987674	$600,000	—
Sep 14, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285483775	$275,000	—
Sep 14, 2005	Sold New England Real Estate Network #215741	$275,000	—
Jul 30, 2005	Pending New England Real Estate Network #215741		—
Jul 12, 2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #215741	$279,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/12/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1530399436	$590,000 +4.2% / yr
04/12/2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4987674	$590,000
04/12/2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4987674	—
03/20/2024	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4987674	—
03/12/2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4987674	$600,000
09/14/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285483775	$275,000
09/14/2005	Sold New England Real Estate Network #215741	$275,000
07/30/2005	Pending New England Real Estate Network #215741	—
07/12/2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #215741	$279,000

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

Public Records for 20 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$246,500Additions$264,200Total$510,700

Tax Record2025$9,581 ($798 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt864 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1975ZoningR-2CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:063 L:195

Schools near 20 Forest Street

This home is within Exeter School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Main Street School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	0.4 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.5 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.9 mi
8/10	Exeter High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.1 mi
NR	Seacoast Performance Academy	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Main Street School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	0.4 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.9 mi
8/10	Exeter High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.1 mi
NR	Seacoast Performance Academy Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$590,000	3	2	1,512	8,712
Lot 20 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$637,000	4	3	3,401	30,056
Lot 22 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$624,900	4	3	3,203	25,264
44 Oak Street, Exeter, NH 03833	–	–	–	–	206,910
Lot 38 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$575,000	4	3	2,882	29,620
38 Forest Street, Brentwood, NH 03833	$465,000	2	2	1,512	–
Lot 40 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$495,000	4	3	2,361	51,836
40 Forest Street, Brentwood, NH 03833	–	2	2.5	1,734	–
24 Oak St Extension, Unit 46, Exeter, NH 03833	–	2	1	672	491,792
22 Oak Street, Exeter, NH 03833	–	–	3.5	2,282	9,583
42 Forest Street, Unit 42, Brentwood, NH 03833	$560,000	2	2	1,380	–
42 Forest Street, Brentwood, NH 03833	$560,000	2	2	2,080	–
Lot 42 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$500,520	4	3	1,862	28,749
21 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$237,000	3	–	1,816	26,136
Lot 25 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$484,900	4	3	2,842	24,829
25 Forest Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$210,000	2	1	1,224	34,412

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