40 Lincoln Street

Closed 12/7/12
Closed 12/7/12
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$580,000
4 beds3,054 sqft$190/sqft
40 Lincoln St, Exeter, NH 03833
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1885Year Built
$190/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

It's not often a gracious in-town property comes on the market; especially one steeped in the history of what helped shape the Exeter people know and love. 40 Lincoln St. is one such property. The Col. Rufus Elwell House offers not only the conveniences of living close to schools, shops, restaurants, & the train, but also offers its owners gracious living inside & out. The newer kitchen with granite counters & custom cabinets reflects the period of the house and opens to the screened porch and the...It's not often a gracious in-town property comes on the market; especially one steeped in the history of what helped shape the Exeter people know and love. 40 Lincoln St. is one such property. The Col. Rufus Elwell House offers not only the conveniences of living close to schools, shops, restaurants, & the train, but also offers its owners gracious living inside & out. The newer kitchen with granite counters & custom cabinets reflects the period of the house and opens to the screened porch and the dining rm. From the dining rm step into the living rm w/ woodburning fireplace, the study with pocket doors, or pass through the foyer to the family rm with the 2nd fireplace. The remainder of the 1st floor houses front & back staircases, a powder rm, laundry rm, and generous mudrm which leads to a 2-car attached garage with private back entrance. The 2nd floor has 4-5 bedrms, two bathrms, and a staircase to 2 rms on 3rd flr. Newer roof and heating system. Truly a house to call home.

    Sold By BHHS Verani Londonderry

    • Listed by: Donna Goodspeed • Bean Group / Portsmouth
    Listing closed: 12/07/2012 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4188450

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    Median sold price

    $735,000

    Avg days on market

    23

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.7%

    Exeter, NH

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    Property Information for 40 Lincoln Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,609 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 6+
    • Zoning: R2
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1885
    • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Near Public Transportatn, Near Railroad
    • City: Exeter
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: From gazebo in downtown Exeter, head up Front Street (Rt 111N), through Phillips Exeter Academy campus, turn RIGHT onto Lincoln Street (.6 miles). #40 is .2 miles on LEFT.
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Map: 73
    • Zip Code: 03833
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $11,609.00
    • Tax Rate: 25.28%
    • Tax Year: 2011
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Exeter High School
    • School - District: Exeter
    • School - Middle/Jr: Cooperative Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Circular, Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot: 269
    • Lot - Sqft: 16117.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3054.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3054.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Brick, Granite
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1885
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Green
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Access Common Use Areas, Access Laundry No Steps, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter
    • Features - Exterior: Fence - Partial, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Shed, Window Screens, Windows - Storm
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 12
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired
    • Features - Interior: Blinds, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Primary BR w/ BA, Window Treatment, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Radiant, Steam
    • Total Stories: 2.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 17 x 13.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Utility Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 15 x13 + 13x11.5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12.5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Type: Mudroom
    Room 12
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 13
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 14
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 15
    • Room Type: Attic - Finished
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    Room 18
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

    Property History for 40 Lincoln Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 11, 2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #343410580

    		$580,000—
    Dec 7, 2012

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4188450

    		$580,000—
    Nov 26, 2012

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4188450

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/11/2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #343410580

    $580,000
    12/07/2012

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4188450

    $580,000
    11/26/2012

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4188450

    —

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

    Public Records for 40 Lincoln Street

    Taxable ValueLand$304,300Additions$678,300Total$982,600
    Tax Record2025$18,434 ($1,536 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,311 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,311 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,486 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885Year Renovated1885ZoningR-2CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:073 L:269

    Schools near 40 Lincoln 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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    $580,000
    4
    3,054
    16,117
    42 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH 03833
    $340,000
    3
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    14,810
    8-10 Garfield Court, Exeter, NH 03833
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    15,681
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    $700,000
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