8 Oak Ridge Road

Closed 12/31/19
Closed 12/31/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$589,900
6 beds5,109 sqft$115/sqft
8 Oak Ridge Rd, Kensington, NH 03833
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.77 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$115/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Privacy and Proximity! Lovely Country Home Estate situated on 5.77 private acres; yet only 5 minutes from popular downtown Exeter, NH! Custom Expansion Cape featuring over 5,100 sqft of living space! 6BR, 5BA and 3 Car Garage with in-law suite. Spacious country Kitchen featuring large open hearth fireplace, custom cabinetry and beams, wet bar and updated stainless appliances. Three wood burning fireplaces (kitchen, living room, master bedroom) as well as wood stove (family room). Second Level features...Privacy and Proximity! Lovely Country Home Estate situated on 5.77 private acres; yet only 5 minutes from popular downtown Exeter, NH! Custom Expansion Cape featuring over 5,100 sqft of living space! 6BR, 5BA and 3 Car Garage with in-law suite. Spacious country Kitchen featuring large open hearth fireplace, custom cabinetry and beams, wet bar and updated stainless appliances. Three wood burning fireplaces (kitchen, living room, master bedroom) as well as wood stove (family room). Second Level features 4 generous bedrooms as well as separate playroom/office/den area. Gorgeous wide pine flooring, wainscoting, central air, sauna, first floor laundry room, covered porch entry. Large sun deck overlooking a serene and private backyard. Convenient In-Law suite with separate entrances features 2 Bedrooms, Full Bath, Living Area and renovated Kitchen. In-Law could also easily serve as an amazing au-pair suite or separate home office! Less than 10 minutes to Phillips Exeter Academy, Route 101 and 95. Only 25 minutes to Portsmouth, NH Seacoast, and Rye Beach. Best of all … it’s in the desirable SAU16 Exeter School District!

    Sold By BHHS Verani Seacoast

    • Listed by: Martha McAuliffe • Bean Group/ Stratham
    Listing closed: 12/31/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4782311
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    Property Information for 8 Oak Ridge Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $12,456 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Zoning: RES
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1978
    • Lot Size: 5.77 AC / 251,341 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Kensington
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: High Street, Exeter to Drinkwater Road. Left onto Oak Ridge Road in Kensington. Bear Right and house is on RIGHT. Property is set back off of long driveway.
    • Latitude: 42.957075704108973
    • Longitude: -70.930026966934179
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 18
    • Zip: 03833
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $12,456.00
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Exeter High School
    • School - District: Exeter School District SAU #16
    • School - Elementary: Kensington Elementary
    • School - Middle/Jr: Cooperative Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 3.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 24
    • Lot - Sqft: 251341.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 5.77
    • Road Frontage Length: 800.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 5109.0
    • 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: 7181.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5109.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2072.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $671,500
    • Assessment Year: 2018
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Plan Survey Number: D-5465
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1978
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: white
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, 1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet, 1st Floor Laundry
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Porch - Covered
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Walkout
    • Baths - Total: 5
    • Baths - Full: 4
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 16
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite, Level 2: Rec Room
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Other
    • Bedrooms - Total: 6
    • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Stove-Wood
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, In-Law Suite, Kitchen Island, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Wet Bar, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Water
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: MBR Suite
    Room 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 14
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 15
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Rec Room
    Room 16
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other

    Property History for 8 Oak Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 31, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #660330368

    		$589,933

    +2.8% / yr

    Dec 31, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4782311

    		$589,900—
    Dec 24, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4782311

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/31/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #660330368

    $589,933

    +2.8% / yr

    12/31/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4782311

    $589,900
    12/24/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4782311

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    Public Records for 8 Oak Ridge Road

    Taxable ValueLand$392,200Additions$826,600Total$1,218,800
    Tax Record2025$17,404 ($1,450 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,744 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,744 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size251,341 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNKENS M:00018 L:000024 S:000000

    Schools near 8 Oak Ridge Road

    This home is within Exeter Region Coop School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Kensington Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 5
    Cooperative Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Exeter High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Kensington Elementary School
    PublicPK 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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