Last Sold Price
2 beds2,008 sqft$436/sqft
561 Bay Rd, Durham, NH 03824

Description

Unobstructed year round views of Great Bay! Approaching this property via Bay Road is a pleasant experience as this country road meanders along Great Bay catching glimpse of the water until you arrive at 561 Bay Rd. Sitting towards the top of the lot the elevation enhances the views of the open meadow and water beyond. The first level of this property includes a tastefully updated kitchen, dining room, sitting area facing the water, living room, bedroom, 3 season room, office nook and updated full...Unobstructed year round views of Great Bay! Approaching this property via Bay Road is a pleasant experience as this country road meanders along Great Bay catching glimpse of the water until you arrive at 561 Bay Rd. Sitting towards the top of the lot the elevation enhances the views of the open meadow and water beyond. The first level of this property includes a tastefully updated kitchen, dining room, sitting area facing the water, living room, bedroom, 3 season room, office nook and updated full bath. On The 2nd level there is another bedroom, an office which could be utilized as an additional bedroom and a ½ bath. Off of the main living space is a bonus room that has a spa quality feel to it. Perfect space for your home gym and equipped with a swim spa, all overlooking Great Bay. There are several outdoor seating areas and decks for enjoy the tranquility and nature beauty of the landscape. Over the last few years many updates have been done to the property including new septic, addition of AC, bathroom remodel and many other interior updates. The lot is 1.51 acres, offers a 1 car garage, brand new shed for storage and a stand-by generator. Access to the water is by the deeded 50 ft wide easement. A short drive to both downtown Newmarket and Durham, providing easy accessibility to UNH, shopping and dining. Multi-million dollar views for a fraction of the cost. 3D tour and floor plans available.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/01/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Emil Uliano • Great Island Realty LLC

Sold By Great Island Realty LLC

Property Details for 561 Bay Road

Status
MLS #
4944711
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$12,813 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1945
Lot Size
1.51 AC / 65,775 SF
Parking
Driveway
Zoning
RC

Location

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Building Information for 561 Bay Road

Stories2Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size1.51 AC / 65,775 SF

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$5,515 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,448

Property Taxes

$1,068

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 561 Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Durham
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Directions: Bay Rd from Newmarket or Durham
  • Latitude: 43.085859862888455
  • Longitude: -70.885150576721188
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 239
  • Zip Code: 03824
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $12,813.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Oyster River High School
  • School - District: Oyster River Cooperative
  • School - Middle/Jr: Oyster River Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
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Lot Information
  • Block: 9
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot - Sqft: 65776.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.51
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2008.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2008.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2008.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $441,210
  • Assessment Year: 2022
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1945
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Leach Field, Private
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Yellow
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Shed
  • Roads: Paved
  • Roof: Membrane, Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Stove - Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Rec Room, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Equipment: Generator - Standby
  • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Pool - Indoor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central AC, Mini Split
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.4 X 12.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 7.5 X 13.3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19.3 X 17.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20.1 X 18.4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Rec Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15.10 X 7.11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.4 X 8.2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Den
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11.2 X 9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 17.7 X 16.7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13.2 X 12.11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 561 Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4944711

$875,000—
Mar 9, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4944711

—
Mar 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4944711

$819,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4944711

$875,000
03/09/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4944711

—
03/06/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4944711

$819,000

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

Public Records for 561 Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$723,200Additions-Total$723,200
Tax Record2025$13,647 ($1,137 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,008 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt128 SqFtStories2Lot Size65,776 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1945Year Renovated1945ZoningRCCountySTRAFFORDAPNDRHM M:239 L:9

Schools near 561 Bay Road

This home is within Oyster River Coop School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
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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