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26 Mathes Cove Rd, Durham, NH 03824
About this home
Waterfront, sandy beach, private dock! Tucked away in a desirable cul-de-sac of Durham sits this rare opportunity, one that doesn't come around often. This well-maintained, original-owner home sits on a a 3.2 spacious lot with solid bones and so much potential to make it truly yours. Whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or just adding your personal touch, this home is the perfect canvas. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 2,200 square feet of living space, the home features spacious rooms, wood fireplace and solid bones, providing the perfect foundation for your updates, renovations, or personal touches. Whether you envision a full transformation or simply modernizing key spaces, the potential here is endless. Enjoy direct water access from your own private sandy beach for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and peaceful riverside relaxation, plus abundant nearby trails for hiking, biking, and exploring nature. All this, just minutes to downtown Dover, Portsmouth, UNH, and major commuting routes. Waterfront living, privacy, and proximity to everything — opportunities like this in Durham don’t come around often. Bring your vision and make it your own! Home is being sold "As-is" AGENTS - SEE REMARKS.
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Sale history for 26 Mathes Cove Rd
$635/sq ft
$585/sq ft
Tax history for 26 Mathes Cove Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking & Garage
- Garage Capacity: 2
- Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Paved, Attached
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (full): 2
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Access: Interior
- Climate Controlled, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Finished, Full, Insulated, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access
- Other Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 6
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Master Bedroom With Bath, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Storage - Indoor, Laundry - Basement, Attic – Walkup
- Accessibility Information
- 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
- Equipment & Appliance Information
- Cooktop - Electric, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Gas
Exterior
- Building Information
- Architectural Style: Cape
- Construction Status: Existing
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior, Shake Siding
- Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2204
- Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2204
- Docks, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Private Dock, Shed
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
- Driveway
- Paved
- Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
- Lot: 0
- Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, Open, View, Water View, Waterfront, Near Paths, Neighborhood, Tidal
- Survey Information
- Surveyed: Unknown
- Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
- Water Body Name: Oyster River
- Other Property & Lot Information
- Year Built: 1967
- Water View: Yes
- Water View: Y
- Waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
- Water Body Name: Oyster River
- Water Body Access: Yes
- Beach Access, Dock Access
Financial
- Assessment Information
- Assessment Amount: 651200
- Assessment Year: 2023
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2023
- Gross Amount Tax: 13337
- Other Tax Information
- Page Deed: 260
Utilities
- Heating & Cooling Information
- Heat: Propane, Electric, Gas Heater
- Sewer Information
- Septic
- Electric Information
- Circuit Breaker(s)
- Water Information
- Water Restrictions: Unknown
- Water Frontage Length: 660
- Water Source: Private
- Other Utilities Information
- Internet: Internet - Cable
- Cable - Available
Location
- School Information
- School District: Oyster River Cooperative
- Road Information
- Road Frontage Type: Cul-de-Sac, Paved, Public, Public Maintained Road
- Road Frontage: Yes
- Road Frontage Length: 300
- Other Location Information
- Block: 26
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,148
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 3.21 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1967
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Strafford County
- APN: 778273
Other
- Water Body Information
- Bay
- Flood Zone: Unknown
- Documents & Disclosures
- Documents Available: Covenants, Deed, Plot Plan, Property Disclosure, Septic Design, Tax Map
Around this home
Schools
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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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