42 Piscataqua Road

Closed 9/28/12
Closed 9/28/12
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Last Sold Price
$378,000
5 beds3,401 sqft$111/sqft
42 Piscataqua Rd, Durham, NH 03824

Description

Huge price improvement on this unique Waterfront home set in the woods off a long drive. 3400sq. ft. of living space on over 1.5 landscaped acres. Enjoy the 200ft. of frontage on Oyster River leading out to Little Bay. Long boat dock and availability of deep water mooring. Open concept, flexible floor plan with great kitchen for entertaining, bamboo floors and other mixed hardwoods. Three bedrooms on the main level. Lower level has 2 bedroom legal AC APT, or use it for the extended family! Three...Huge price improvement on this unique Waterfront home set in the woods off a long drive. 3400sq. ft. of living space on over 1.5 landscaped acres. Enjoy the 200ft. of frontage on Oyster River leading out to Little Bay. Long boat dock and availability of deep water mooring. Open concept, flexible floor plan with great kitchen for entertaining, bamboo floors and other mixed hardwoods. Three bedrooms on the main level. Lower level has 2 bedroom legal AC APT, or use it for the extended family! Three car attached garage, plus a two door post and beam garage. Minutes to Portsmouth, and an easy walk to Durham, and UNH with trails leading you right to the town sidewalks! Enjoy the peace and quiet. Add some finishing touches to personalize this house, and make it a great home!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/28/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael Allen • Allen Family Real Estate

Sold By Allen Family Real Estate

Property Details for 42 Piscataqua Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4147956
Days on Market
116
Taxes
$13,358 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
1.57 AC / 68,389 SF
County
Strafford County
Parking
Parking Spaces 5
Water Body Type
River
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
RA

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$822,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Durham, NH

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Building Information for 42 Piscataqua Road

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size1.57 AC / 68,389 SF

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Property Information for 42 Piscataqua Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Durham
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Directions: From Portsmouth, Route 4 towards Durham. Long private drive on left just before UNH exit. From Durham, Rt. 108 towards Dover On-Ramp to Route 4 towards Portsmouth. First right. Shared driveway. House is on the left.
  • Road Frontage: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Map: 11
  • Zip Code: 03824
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $13,358.00
  • Tax Rate: 28.20%
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • 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: 5.00
  • Driveway: Common/Shared, Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot: 26
  • Lot - Sqft: 68389.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.57
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2033.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 1368.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1368.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3401.0
  • Water Frontage Length: 170.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
  • Water Body Name- EX: Oyster River
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1955
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Accessibility: Bathroom w/Step-in Shower
  • Features - Exterior: Boat Mooring, Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Outbuilding, Patio
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural, Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 12
  • Bedrooms - Total: 5
  • Features - Interior: Central Vacuum, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water, Multi Zone
  • Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 22X15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15X15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17X23
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15X20
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19X14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14X12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12X10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11X10
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 9X12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 19X11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 16X11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 17
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 18
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Property History for 42 Piscataqua Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #339398930

$378,000

+4.1% / yr

Sep 28, 2012

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4147956

$378,000—
Sep 28, 2012

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4147956

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #339398930

$378,000

+4.1% / yr

09/28/2012

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4147956

$378,000
09/28/2012

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4147956

—

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

Public Records for 42 Piscataqua Road

Taxable ValueLand$623,600Additions$652,100Total$1,275,700
Tax Record2025$24,072 ($2,006 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,462 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,462 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,206 SqFtStories1Lot Size78,408 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRACountySTRAFFORDAPNDRHM M:209 L:80

Schools near 42 Piscataqua 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824
$378,000
5
3,401
68,389
38 Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824
–
3
2
2,319
143,748
50 Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824
–
–
–
–
696,960
61 Durham Point Road, Durham, NH 03824
$582,000
4
–
2,505
113,256
30 Old Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824
$1,200,000
5
3,572
70,131
28 Old Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824
–
4
3.5
2,966
107,593

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