Listed by Derek Greene • Derek Greene. Bought with BHG Masiello Durham.
Sold on Mar 2026
$665,000
5
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,708
sq ft
17 Foss Farm Rd, Durham, NH 03824
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About this home
Tucked into a quiet neighborhood and enveloped by 1.5 acres of mature woodland, this beautifully updated 1972 mid-century embankment ranch offers exceptional privacy and an unparalleled connection to nature. The property directly abuts the University of New Hampshire’s College Woods, placing hundreds of acres of scenic walking, running, and cross-country ski trails literally steps from your back door. Flooded with natural light from expansive walls of windows and sliding glass doors, the home lives like a modern treehouse. The dramatic vaulted great room features a soaring ceiling with exposed beams and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace as its centerpiece. An open flow continues into the dining area and the spectacular four-season sunroom, where panoramic forest views create a serene backdrop year-round. The main level includes a generous primary suite, a second bedroom , and direct access to a large rear deck that feels suspended among the treetops. The daylight lower level—fully finished and walk-out— provides a spacious family room with a second brick fireplace and wood stove, three additional bedrooms, a full bath, laundry room, and abundant storage. With a spacious detached 2 car garage and located just minutes from UNH campus, downtown Durham, and the Seacoast (with easy access to Portsmouth and major routes), this home combines peaceful woodland seclusion with remarkable convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$246Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Greene• Derek Greene
Bought with Beth Rohde Campbell• BHG Masiello Durham
Est. $3,162 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 17 Foss Farm Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #5071592
Mar 16, 2026
Sold
$665,000
$246/sq ft
Jan 9, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 5, 2026
Price Changed
$685,000
$253/sq ft
Jan 5, 2026
Relisted
—
Dec 24, 2025
Contingent
—
Dec 9, 2025
Listed
$699,999
$258/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4885549
Feb 16, 2022
Sold
$575,000
$212/sq ft
Feb 11, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 28, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 21, 2021
Relisted
—
Oct 12, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2021
Listed
$619,000
$229/sq ft
+35
Frank Malone, a locally renowned one-by-one builder carried out the design of this home's artistic owner with its surprisingly open and airy interior. The unassuming exterior respects its natural setting, providing a great sense of privacy. This embankment ranch can provide fine one-floor living, but it also includes a daylight lower level with an outside entry. The vaulted living room on the main floor features a dramatic fireplace and is open to the dining room which, with its rough- hewn wood gives it a rustic feel. Sun pours in from the deck to the east and south. The connection with nature continues in the tiled sunroom complete with wood stove which is off the separate eat-in kitchen. Downstairs there's a large family room with brick fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a separate laundry room. The utility room is large enough for storage as well. Be tucked away very near this college town's center, yet just steps away from an extensive network of trails for walking, biking or skiing! Leave your cars parked in the separate 2-car garage.
Construction Materials: Insulation-FiberglassBlwn, Insulation-Foam, Wood Frame, Wood Siding, Wood Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2708
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2936
Color: Tan
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 15
Lot Features: Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1972
Water View: No
Water View: N
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Gross Amount Tax: 11222
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0222
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiant, Radiant Electric, Stove, Stove - 2, Stove - 3
Sewer Information
Leach Field
Electric Information
200 Amp
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Internet: DSL, Fiber Optic Internt Avail, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Internet - Dial-up, Internet - Fiber Optic
Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle, Phone, Satellite
Location
School Information
School District: Oyster River Cooperative
Elementary School: Mast Way School
Elementary School: Mast Way School
Middle/Jr School: Oyster River Middle School
School - High: Oyster River High School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 345
Other Location Information
Directions: I-95 to Exit 5 ? US-4 East 4 mi ? NH-155A/Durham exit ? Right on Main St 1.5 mi ? Left on Mill Rd ? 1st Left on Foss Farm Rd. #17 is 3rd house on left. (6 mi, 10 min)
Development / Subdivision: Foss Farm
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 779223
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oyster River Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Oyster River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$758,000 – $918,000
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