26 Mathes Cove Road

Closed 6/5/25

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Last Sold Price

$1,400,000

3 beds3 baths2,204 sqft$635/sqft

26 Mathes Cove Rd, Durham, NH 03824

Single FamilyProperty Type

3.21 acresLot Size

1967Year Built

$635/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

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.

Sold By Great Island Realty LLC

Listed by: Jeanette Bandouveres • Great Island Realty LLC

Listing closed: 06/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5040513

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$8,227 per month

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Principal and Interest

$7,116

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Property Information for 26 Mathes Cove Road

Property Details

Taxes: $13,337 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Strafford County
Parking: Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Paved, Attached
Water Body Type: Bay
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: Yes
Zoning: RC

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1967
Lot Size: 3.21 AC / 139,827 SF

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

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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
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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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
8/10	Mast Way School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	6.3 mi
8/10	Oyster River Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	2.4 mi
10/10	Oyster River High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Mast Way School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	6.3 mi
8/10	Oyster River Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	2.4 mi
10/10	Oyster River High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi

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