61 Main Street

Closed 3/20/23

Last Sold Price

$570,000

3 beds2 baths3,166 sqft$180/sqft

61 Main St, Exeter, NH 03833

Description

Circa 1796 home with lots of antique charm. The first floor includes a kitchen with natural light and exposed beams, a breakfast nook with bay window and painted brick, a formal dining room with built-in cabinetry and leaded glass cabinet doors, a living room with built-in bookshelves, and a large half bath. The 25'6"x18' great room off the breakfast nook also features skylights, direct access to the private backyard, and an in-home office or den. All three bedrooms are on the second floor as well...Circa 1796 home with lots of antique charm. The first floor includes a kitchen with natural light and exposed beams, a breakfast nook with bay window and painted brick, a formal dining room with built-in cabinetry and leaded glass cabinet doors, a living room with built-in bookshelves, and a large half bath. The 25'6"x18' great room off the breakfast nook also features skylights, direct access to the private backyard, and an in-home office or den. All three bedrooms are on the second floor as well as an enclosed porch and a shared full bath. 2 car attached garage. Ideal location with ability to walk to downtown, AMTRAK train station, PEA, shopping, and dining. Close to major routes and 20 minutes to NH beaches.

LISTING CLOSED: 03/20/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Florence Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC • florenceruffner@gmail.com

Sold By Ruffner Real Estate, LLC

Property Details for 61 Main Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

4927406

Days on Market

160

Taxes

$10,459 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1796

Lot Size

0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

County

Rockingham County

Parking

Garage

Zoning

R-2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$600,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

1/47

$650,000

Sold 07/31/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,563
Square Feet: 0.11
Acres

7 School Street, Exeter, NH 03833

1/2

$600,000

Sold 06/18/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,637
Square Feet: 0.2
Acres

5 Haven Lane, Exeter, NH 03833

1/44

$693,000

Sold 08/01/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,830
Square Feet: 0.45
Acres

7 Thelma Drive, Exeter, NH 03833

1/38

$520,000

Sold 12/12/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,992
Square Feet: 0.11
Acres

12 Harvard Street, Exeter, NH 03833

1/61

$595,000

Sold 07/01/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,516
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

14 Harvard Street, Exeter, NH 03833

1/48

$615,000

Sold 03/11/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,070
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

10 Maple Street, Exeter, NH 03833

1/53

$625,000

Sold 06/18/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,604
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

36 Washington Street, Exeter, NH 03833

1/32

$590,000

Sold 08/20/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,350
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

22 River Street, Exeter, NH 03833

1/40

$489,500

Sold 09/26/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,436
Square Feet: 0.26
Acres

40 Washington Street, Exeter, NH 03833

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Building Information for 61 Main Street

Stories2Year Built1796Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

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Property Information for 61 Main Street

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Exeter
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: Route 27 is Main Street. Home is on the left if traveling Route 27 East (towards downtown Exeter).
Latitude: 42.982651756067050
Longitude: -70.955338379133224
Road Frontage: TBD
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Street
Map: 63
Zip Code: 03833

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $10,458.76
Tax Year: 2021

Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Exeter High School
School - District: Exeter School District SAU #16

School - Elementary: Main Street School
School - Middle/Jr: Cooperative Middle School

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Other, Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: -
Lot: 257

Lot - Sqft: 17860.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3166.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Total: 4966.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3166.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 900.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 900.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Brick, Other
Owned Land: Yes
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1796

Utilities

Electric Company: Unitil
Cable Company: Comcast

Fuel Company: Unitil
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Public
Utilities: Other

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring, Paved Parking
Features - Exterior: Natural Shade, Other, Patio

Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Other

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Full, Sump Pump
Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 9
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Primary Bedroom, Level 2: Porch
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Features - Interior: Blinds, Dining Area, Other
Flooring: Other, Tile, Wood
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 10'11"x11'4"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 20'x11'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Breakfast Nook

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 10'7"x16'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 17'x24'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 17'x11'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 25'6"x18'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Great Room

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 16'x12'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 12'x14'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 12'x14'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 11

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 12

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Porch

Property History for 61 Main Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 20, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1507991858	$570,000	—
Mar 20, 2023	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$570,000	—
Feb 5, 2023	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4927406		—
Jan 5, 2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4927406		—
Dec 23, 2022	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$599,000	—
Oct 19, 2022	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$699,000	—
Aug 29, 2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$725,000	—
Oct 10, 2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #800266		—
Apr 24, 2001	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #800266	$399,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/20/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1507991858	$570,000
03/20/2023	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$570,000
02/05/2023	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4927406	—
01/05/2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4927406	—
12/23/2022	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$599,000
10/19/2022	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$699,000
08/29/2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4927406	$725,000
10/10/2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #800266	—
04/24/2001	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #800266	$399,000

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

Public Records for 61 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$343,200Additions$394,800Total$738,000

Tax Record2025$13,845 ($1,154 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,166 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,166 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt900 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1796Year Renovated1796ZoningR-2CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:063 L:257

Schools near 61 Main Street

This home is within Exeter School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Main Street School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	0.1 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.2 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.8 mi
8/10	Exeter High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.3 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Exeter Classical Christian School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Main Street School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	0.1 mi
9/10	Lincoln Street Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
7/10	Cooperative Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.8 mi
8/10	Exeter High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.3 mi
NR	Phillips Exeter Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Exeter Classical Christian School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 61 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$570,000	3	2	3,166	17,859
59 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$475,000	3	1	1,050	6,534
65 Main Street, Unit 67, Exeter, NH 03833	$1,300,000	–	4	2,603	36,590
55 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$250,000	–	2	2,606	3,920
64 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	–	–	5	4,885	6,534
65-67 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$1,300,000	10	7	4,091	36,590
4 Cass Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$190,000	3	2	1,560	3,049
8 Cass Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$525,000	4	2	3,177	14,374
2 Cass Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$60,000	3	–	–	8,712
10-12 Cass Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$350,000	5	3	3,166	23,086
49 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$589,000	3	2	1,883	5,227
46 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$930,000	–	2	459	26,136
70 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$185,000	–	2	2,020	7,405
69 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833	$569,933	9	9	5,976	33,541
10 Cass Street, Unit 12, Exeter, NH 03833	$330,000	–	3	3,157	23,087

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