23 Mathes Cove Road

Closed 2/14/14
Closed 2/14/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$450,000
5 beds3,444 sqft$131/sqft
23 Mathes Cove Rd, Durham, NH 03824
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.99 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$131/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sail your boat or paddle your kayak just steps from your front door. Incredible value for this lovely home in the desirable Mathes Cove neighborhood with deeded waterfront access to the Oyster River and the Great Bay. The home is beautifully sited to take advantage of water views just across the culdesac. Attractive and mature landscaping along with a huge 70'x14' deck AND a large screen porch make this is a great home for relaxing or entertaining a large crowd. With 5 bedrooms and generously sized...Sail your boat or paddle your kayak just steps from your front door. Incredible value for this lovely home in the desirable Mathes Cove neighborhood with deeded waterfront access to the Oyster River and the Great Bay. The home is beautifully sited to take advantage of water views just across the culdesac. Attractive and mature landscaping along with a huge 70'x14' deck AND a large screen porch make this is a great home for relaxing or entertaining a large crowd. With 5 bedrooms and generously sized rooms throughout, this home provides plenty of space for everyone. The attached 3 car garage, plus a 4th drive under bay and a full unfinished basement assures you will never run out of storage options. Explore the nearby walking trails and conservation land all while just moments from UNH, Portsmouth and the Seacoast.

    Sold By Bean Group / Portsmouth

    • Listed by: Chris Conrad • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
    Listing closed: 02/14/2014 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4317747

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 23 Mathes Cove Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $12,014 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Strafford County
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 4
    • Water Body Type: Bay
    • Water View: Yes
    • Zoning: RC
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1975
    • Lot Size: 1.99 AC / 86,684 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Durham
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: From Route 108 North, turn left on Durham Point Road. Left on Mathes Cove, house is on the left at the end of the culdesac.
    • Latitude: 43.121854
    • Longitude: -70.883297
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Zip Code: 03824
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $12,014.00
    • Tax Rate: 28.75%
    • Tax Year: 2012
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Oyster River High School
    • School - District: Oyster River Cooperative
    • School - Elementary: Moharimet School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Oyster River Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 4.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 86684.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.99
    • Road Frontage Length: 200.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3444.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1502.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3444.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1502.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Access- EX: Shared Private
    • Water Body Name- EX: Great Bay
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $417,900
    • Assessment Year: 2013
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Resort: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1975
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
    • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
    • Water Access Details: Right of Way, Shared-Private
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Blue
    • Features - Exterior: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Porch - Screened, ROW to Water, Window Screens
    • Roads: Cul-de-Sac, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 2
    • Rooms - Total: 10
    • Bedrooms - Total: 5
    • Equipment: Radon Mitigation
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellet, Wood
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - 2, Stove - Pellet, Stove - Wood
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 12' x 22'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 13' x 19'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 22' x 22'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 21' x 21'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 18' x 12'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 6
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 14' x 22'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12' x 13'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 13' x 14'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 12' x 18'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 12' x 13'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    Room 18
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    Room 19
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

    Property History for 23 Mathes Cove Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 14, 2014

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4317747

    		$450,000—
    Jan 31, 2014

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4317747

    		—
    Sep 26, 2013

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4317747

    		$485,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/14/2014

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4317747

    $450,000
    01/31/2014

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4317747

    —
    09/26/2013

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4317747

    $485,000

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

    Public Records for 23 Mathes Cove Road

    Taxable ValueLand$340,800Additions$512,700Total$853,500
    Tax Record2025$16,106 ($1,342 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,444 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,444 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,502 SqFtStories2Lot Size82,764 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningRCCountySTRAFFORDAPNDRHM M:218 L:22

    Schools near 23 Mathes Cove Road

    This home is within Oyster River Coop School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Mast Way School
    		Public - K to 4
    Oyster River Middle School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Oyster River High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Mast Way School
    PublicK to 4

    Oyster River Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Oyster River 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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