Looking for a spacious, move-in-ready single-family home in a quiet Eliot neighborhood with easy access to the Seacoast? This one checks every box — newly renovated kitchen, attached garage, big backyard, and a location that puts beaches, Portsmouth, and the Outlets all within 15 minutes.
Highlights:
Newly renovated kitchen with double oven, propane range, and great storage
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — upstairs bedroom has its own en-suite half bath
Hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring throughout
In-unit laundry (washer & dryer included)
Full appliance package: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven
Baseboard heat; multiple window AC units included for optional use
Basement with double-door access — great for extra storage or mixed use
Attached garage + double-wide driveway (off-street parking)
Large backyard, perfect for pets, gardening, or entertaining
Optional ride-on mower and snow blower provided
Location:
South Eliot neighborhood
~15 minutes to beaches, Portsmouth NH, Kittery Outlets, and Dover
4 miles from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (easy access to Gates 1 & 2) — great for shipyard employees
Highly rated schools nearby: Eliot Elementary (9/10), Marshwood Middle (8/10), Marshwood High (9/10)
Lease Terms:
Rent: $3,600/month
Security deposit: $3,600
Minimum 1-year lease
Available: August 1
Owner pays water and pest control. Tenant responsible for all other utilities (electric, heating fuel, etc.)
Tenant responsible for snow removal and yard maintenance (equipment provided if wanted)
No smoking of tobacco or marijuana products inside the home
Pet policy negotiable for well-behaved, approved pets — may require additional refundable deposit
This home won't last long — renovated kitchens with this much storage and garage parking are hard to find in this price range. Serious inquiries only. Please include a bit about yourself/household, move-in timeline, and any pets when reaching out.
Renter is responsible for electric and water, propane tank is on site for gas range and grills. Owner will cover trash pickup.
This property is priced $1,308 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$3,600
Rental estimate
$2,292
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Sale and tax history for 1196 State Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REDFIN #1
Aug 14, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,600
$2/sq ft
MREIS #1558355
Jun 13, 2023
Sold
$417,000
$261/sq ft
May 9, 2023
Listed
$385,000
$241/sq ft
+28
Don't miss this, One Owner 2-3 bedroom, 1.5 bath cape style-home, on a . 45 acre lot, on the south side of Eliot that just oozes warmth and charm as you walk through the door. Built in 1950, this 1403 sq ft, well cared for home, boasts gleaming hardwood floors, a separate dining room, front living room, 1st floor bedroom, 1st floor full bath, 2nd floor primary bedroom with 1/2 bath and a beautiful family room overlooking the spacious backyard. This wonderful home also contains a side entry mud room, leading to the one car attached garage with opener, deck off the family room with storage below, and a full basement with separate heated workshop with double-door walkout entry to the rear yard. This truly special home is less than 5 minutes to I-95 and 10 mins to PNS and convenient to everywhere! SAD 35 School District. All Offers Due by Noon on 5/12/23.
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1196 State Rd is a 1600 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 1196 State Rd is currently for rent for $3600 per month, and offering 6, 12 month lease terms. We estimate that 1196 State Rd would rent between $2,292 / mo.1196 State Rd is located in Eliot, the 03903 zipcode, and the Regional School Unit 35 Maine School Administrative District 35.