70 Front Street

Closed 8/17/18
Closed 8/17/18
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Last Sold Price
$1,160,000
4 beds4,263 sqft$272/sqft
70 Front St, Exeter, NH 03833

Description

Originally the home of the successful tanner, Retire Parker, in the mid 19th century, this circa 1840's Colonial has been completely renovated. The spacious kitchen features a lowered floor, stainless steel appliances, built-in window seat, farmhouse sink, and lots of natural light. Butler pantry connects to the large dining room with hardwood flooring, built-ins, and fireplace. The second floor has plenty of space with four bedrooms, two baths, and den. Master with wood burning fireplace, dressing...Originally the home of the successful tanner, Retire Parker, in the mid 19th century, this circa 1840's Colonial has been completely renovated. The spacious kitchen features a lowered floor, stainless steel appliances, built-in window seat, farmhouse sink, and lots of natural light. Butler pantry connects to the large dining room with hardwood flooring, built-ins, and fireplace. The second floor has plenty of space with four bedrooms, two baths, and den. Master with wood burning fireplace, dressing room, and spa-like master bath. Guest bedroom has 3/4 bath. Wide pine and hardwood flooring throughout. Sunroom with slate floor leads out to the patio that was done in 2016. The three-season porch faces the landscaped backyard with gazebo. Whole house central ac, new electric, 2 car garage. This home looks like something out of a magazine! It is a must see!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/17/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Florence Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC

Sold By Bean Group / Portsmouth

Property Details for 70 Front Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
4703083
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$19,938 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1840
Lot Size
0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
County
Rockingham County
Parking
Driveway, Garage, Paved
Zoning
R-2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Exeter, NH

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1/2
1

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4
Bedrooms
4,268
Square Feet
0.94
Acres

5 Squamscott Circle, Exeter, NH 03833

$1,200,000 | 5 Eno Drive, Exeter, NH 03833
1/41
2

$1,200,000

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Bedrooms
4,173
Square Feet
1.38
Acres

5 Eno Drive, Exeter, NH 03833

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Square Feet
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Acres

89 Wadleigh Street, Unit 21, Exeter, NH 03833

$1,250,000 | 5 Blackford Drive, Exeter, NH 03833
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4

$1,250,000

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Square Feet
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Acres

5 Blackford Drive, Exeter, NH 03833

$975,000 | 3 Hillside Avenue, Exeter, NH 03833
1/45
5

$975,000

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Square Feet
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Acres

3 Hillside Avenue, Exeter, NH 03833

$1,299,000 | 10 Dearborn Brook Circle, Exeter, NH 03833
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6

$1,299,000

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Square Feet
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Acres

10 Dearborn Brook Circle, Exeter, NH 03833

$1,100,000 | 22 Captain's Way, Exeter, NH 03833
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Square Feet
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Acres

22 Captain's Way, Exeter, NH 03833

$1,350,000 | 19 Union Street, Exeter, NH 03833
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8

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Square Feet
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Acres

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$955,000 | 25 Carroll Street, Exeter, NH 03833
1/22
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4
Bedrooms
2,418
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

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Building Information for 70 Front Street

Stories2Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF

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Property Information for 70 Front Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: In Town, Near Shopping
  • City: Exeter
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Route 27-East (Epping Road), take a right onto Tan Lane, right onto Front Street. House is on left after Elliot Street.
  • Latitude: 42.978463630810047
  • Longitude: -70.951870390213003
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 72
  • Zip: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $19,938.30
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - District: Exeter School District SAU #16
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 187
  • Lot: -
  • Lot - Sqft: 14375.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4263.0
  • 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: 7524.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4263.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 1184.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2077.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Brick, Granite
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1840
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Comcast
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Exterior: Patio, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Other, Shingle - Other
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Other, Partial, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 0
  • Half Baths: 2
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 2
  • Rooms - Total: 12
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Other, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Den, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Other
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Walk-in Closet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Slate/Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12’10”x15’6”
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 16’3”x22’7”
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17’2”x14’10”
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15’3”x14’6”
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: Butler Pantry 8’4”x6’5”
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10’3”x14’11”
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14’10”x16’6”
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: Master Dressing Rm 15’9”x10’7”
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11’10”x16’4”
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 19’9”x16’2”
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11’11”x14’10”
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Den
Room 13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
Room 14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
Room 15
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 16
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

Property History for 70 Front Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4703083

$1,160,000—
Aug 17, 2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4703083

—
Aug 16, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631320521

$1,160,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4703083

$1,160,000
08/17/2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4703083

—
08/16/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631320521

$1,160,000

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

Public Records for 70 Front Street

Taxable ValueLand$500,300Additions$819,900Total$1,320,200
Tax Record2025$24,767 ($2,064 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,129 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,129 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,669 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,375 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1840Year Renovated1840ZoningR-2CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:072 L:187

Schools near 70 Front 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 70 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
$1,160,000
4
4,263
14,374
72 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
–
4
3
3,165
23,522
66 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
$478,436
7
5,500
12,196
106 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
$2,667
3
2.5
2,020
–
74 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
$395,000
4
2.5
2,719
13,939
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