20 River St

Exeter, NH 03833

$399,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
916 Sq. Ft.
$436 / Sq. Ft.
916
Sq. Ft.
$436
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 11/19/25
Closed 11/19/25

Description

Nestled in the heart of downtown Exeter, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of in-town convenience and peaceful riverside living. Enjoy a private backyard with direct frontage on the Squamscott River, ideal for relaxing, kayaking, or taking in serene water views—all just steps from Exeter’s vibrant Main Street. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully renovated within the past year, featuring a modern kitchen with new appliances and finishes, an updated bathroom, and refreshed...Nestled in the heart of downtown Exeter, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of in-town convenience and peaceful riverside living. Enjoy a private backyard with direct frontage on the Squamscott River, ideal for relaxing, kayaking, or taking in serene water views—all just steps from Exeter’s vibrant Main Street. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully renovated within the past year, featuring a modern kitchen with new appliances and finishes, an updated bathroom, and refreshed flooring throughout. The bright, open layout and tasteful updates make this home move-in ready while maintaining its classic New England charm. You’ll love the walkable location—just minutes from Phillips Exeter Academy, the Amtrak station, and some of Exeter’s highest-rated restaurants and cafés. Commuting is a breeze: approximately 25 minutes to Portsmouth, 35 minutes to Manchester, and under an hour to Boston.
  1. Listed by Brock Harrison • Chinburg Management, LLC

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH

Property Details for 20 River Street

Zoning
R-2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 02:31 PM

Property Details for 20 River Street

StatusClosed
MLS #5066194
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyRockingham County

Location

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Building Information for 20 River Street

Stories1Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,566 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,972

Property Taxes

$594

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 River Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Exeter
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Latitude: 42.978453000001004
  • Longitude: -70.944446999999997
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 72
  • Zip Code: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Taxes TBD: Unknown
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 89
  • Lot Features: River Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: No
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1920
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: None
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail, Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Heating: Oil
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5

Property History for 20 River Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922205038

$399,000—
Nov 19, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5066194

$399,000—
Oct 23, 2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5066194

—
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5066194

$399,000—
Jan 4, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4979160

$291,000—
Dec 6, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4979160

—
Nov 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4979160

$289,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922205038

$399,000
11/19/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5066194

$399,000
10/23/2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5066194

—
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5066194

$399,000
01/04/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4979160

$291,000
12/06/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4979160

—
11/30/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4979160

$289,900

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

Public Records for 20 River Street

Taxable ValueLand$285,200Additions$115,800Total$401,000
Tax Record2024$7,134 ($594 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt816 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt544 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningR-2CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:072 L:089

Schools near 20 River Street

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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