26 Mathes Cove Rd

Durham, NH 03824

$1,400,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,204 Sq. Ft.
$635 / Sq. Ft.
2,204
Sq. Ft.
$635
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/5/25
Closed 6/5/25

Description

Waterfront, sandy beach, private dock! Tucked away in a desirable cul-de-sac of Durham sits this rare opportunity, one that doesn't come around often. This well-maintained, original-owner home sits on a a 3.2 spacious lot with solid bones and so much potential to make it truly yours. Whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or just adding your personal touch, this home is the perfect canvas. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 2,200 square feet of living space, the home features spacious rooms,...Waterfront, sandy beach, private dock! Tucked away in a desirable cul-de-sac of Durham sits this rare opportunity, one that doesn't come around often. This well-maintained, original-owner home sits on a a 3.2 spacious lot with solid bones and so much potential to make it truly yours. Whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or just adding your personal touch, this home is the perfect canvas. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 2,200 square feet of living space, the home features spacious rooms, wood fireplace and solid bones, providing the perfect foundation for your updates, renovations, or personal touches. Whether you envision a full transformation or simply modernizing key spaces, the potential here is endless. Enjoy direct water access from your own private sandy beach for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and peaceful riverside relaxation, plus abundant nearby trails for hiking, biking, and exploring nature. All this, just minutes to downtown Dover, Portsmouth, UNH, and major commuting routes. Waterfront living, privacy, and proximity to everything — opportunities like this in Durham don’t come around often. Bring your vision and make it your own! Home is being sold "As-is" AGENTS - SEE REMARKS.
  1. Listed by Jeanette Bandouveres • Great Island Realty LLC

Sold By Great Island Realty LLC

Property Details for 26 Mathes Cove Road

Parking
Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Paved, Attached
Water Body Type
Bay
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
RC
LISTING CLOSED: 06/05/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 26 Mathes Cove Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5040513
Days on Market1
Taxes$13,337 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1967
Lot Size3.21 AC / 139,827 SF
CountyStrafford County
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Building Information for 26 Mathes Cove Road

Stories1Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size3.21 AC / 139,827 SF

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$7,116

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Property Information for 26 Mathes Cove Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Durham
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Latitude: 43.122474000000999
  • Longitude: -70.881542999999994
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 218
  • Zip Code: 03824
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - District: Oyster River Cooperative
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 26
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot - Sqft: 139828.0
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, Open, View, Water View, Waterfront, Near Paths, Neighborhood, Tidal
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.21
  • Road Frontage Length: 300.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2204.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2204.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2204.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
  • Water Frontage Length: 660.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Oyster River
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $651,200
  • Assessment Year: 2023
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1967
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Private
  • Utilities: Cable - Available
  • Water Access Details: Beach Access, Dock Access
  • Internet: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior, Shake Siding
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
  • Features - Exterior: Docks, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Private Dock, Shed
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Finished, Full, Insulated, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Storage - Indoor, Laundry - Basement, Attic - Walkup
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Heating: Propane, Electric, Gas Heater
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5

Property History for 26 Mathes Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5040513

$1,400,000—
May 14, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5040513

—
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5040513

$1,290,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5040513

$1,400,000
05/14/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5040513

—
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5040513

$1,290,000

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

Public Records for 26 Mathes Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand$896,700Additions$326,300Total$1,223,000
Tax Record2025$23,078 ($1,923 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,148 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,148 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,586 SqFtStories1Lot Size139,828 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1967ZoningRCCountySTRAFFORDAPNDRHM M:218 L:26

Schools near 26 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

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