Listed by Valerie Shelton • Appledore Real Estate. Bought with Appledore Real Estate.

Off Market May 2015 for $1M

$2,485,300

•

5,370

sq ft

557 Bay Rd, Durham, NH 03824

About this home

An amazing Energy Star rated shingle-style coastal home designed by award winning architect David White and sited to take advantage of wide panoramic open views across Great Bay. Property includes additional 2+/- acres of exclusive easement area on adjacent land providing a skating pond, garden space, passive recreation and direct waterfront to launch your personal watercraft. Custom built in 2010 using the finest workmanship and materials, the home features over 5,000 s. f. of modern and stylish finish space including two master upper level suites, an ensuite bedroom/bath on main level, bunk and family rooms on walkout waterside level, summer room over finished garage, large three-season porch and abundant unfinished spaces for storage, workshop and wine cellar. Geothermal heating and cooling for low utility costs. Kohler whole house generator. Beautifully landscaped grounds with water feature and stone firepit. Membership in nearby shorefront lodge and dock facility. Mooring rights.

Single-familyProperty Type

2010Year Built

1.75 acresLot Size

$463Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Valerie Shelton • Appledore Real Estate

Bought with Valerie Shelton • Appledore Real Estate

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4388728

Redfin Estimate

$2,485,300

$1.4M since sold in May 2015$17K since July

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This home's estimate is 65.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,820,000
A
4 beds4 baths3,199 sq ft
402 Bay Rd, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$1,275,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,611 sq ft
8 Morning Star Dr, Stratham, NH 03885
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,300,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths4,280 sq ft
108 Tidewater Farm Rd, Stratham, NH 03885
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,100,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,294 sq ft
35 Sandy Brook Dr, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$2,670,000
E
4 beds4 baths4,199 sq ft
10 SHIPWRIGHT Way, Newington, NH 03801
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$830,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,294 sq ft
55 Ross Rd, Durham, NH 03824

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$1,697,559

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Market trends in 03824, NH

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$170K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

0 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 557 Bay Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4388728

May 22, 2015

Sold

$1,070,000

$199/sq ft

Apr 26, 2015

Delisted

—

Mar 24, 2015

Contingent

—

Feb 3, 2015

Listed

$1,250,000

$233/sq ft

PrimeMLS #2697612

Nov 26, 2008

Sold

$320,000

$60/sq ft

Jan 3, 2008

Listed

$350,000

$65/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$42,188 (+12.1%)

$1,057,935 + $1,177,800

$2,235,735

2024

$37,639 (−0.7%)

$727,920 + $1,123,500

$1,851,420

2023

$37,917 (+21.7%)

$727,930 + $1,123,500

$1,851,430

2022

$31,151 (+4.0%)

$393,894 + $678,800

$1,072,694

2021

$29,940 (+0.7%)

$393,922 + $678,800

$1,072,722

2020

$29,746 (+1.1%)

$393,916 + $678,800

$1,072,716

2019

$29,425 (+2.8%)

$393,922 + $678,800

$1,072,722

2018

$28,633 (−9.1%)

$389,600 + $678,800

$1,068,400

2017

$31,498 (+3.1%)

$331,400 + $696,600

$1,028,000

2016

$30,562 (−0.4%)

$331,400 + $696,600

$1,028,000

2015

$30,686 (+2.7%)

$331,400 + $696,600

$1,028,000

2013

$29,869

$329,913 + $652,300

$982,213

Tax history for 557 Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$42,188 (+12.1%)

$1,057,935 + $1,177,800

$2,235,735

2024

$37,639 (−0.7%)

$727,920 + $1,123,500

$1,851,420

2023

$37,917 (+21.7%)

$727,930 + $1,123,500

$1,851,430

2022

$31,151 (+4.0%)

$393,894 + $678,800

$1,072,694

2021

$29,940 (+0.7%)

$393,922 + $678,800

$1,072,722

2020

$29,746 (+1.1%)

$393,916 + $678,800

$1,072,716

2019

$29,425 (+2.8%)

$393,922 + $678,800

$1,072,722

2018

$28,633 (−9.1%)

$389,600 + $678,800

$1,068,400

2017

$31,498 (+3.1%)

$331,400 + $696,600

$1,028,000

2016

$30,562 (−0.4%)

$331,400 + $696,600

$1,028,000

2015

$30,686 (+2.7%)

$331,400 + $696,600

$1,028,000

2013

$29,869

$329,913 + $652,300

$982,213

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,038

Year built

2010

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Strafford County

APN

778856

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Auto Open, Direct Entry, Parking Spaces 2, Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (1/4): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Concrete, Daylight, Finished, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage - Locked, Storage Space

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Central Vacuum, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Living, Master Bedroom With Bath, Walk-in Pantry, Whirlpool Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Cooktop - Down-Draft, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater-Gas-LP/Bttle, Water Heater - Tank
Dehumidifier, Irrigation System, Radon Mitigation, Security System, Sprinkler System

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 13 x 21
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 20 x 21
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Family Room

Room 5 Information
Mudroom

Room 6 Information
Utility Room
Utility Room
Dimensions: 8 x 9
Level: 1

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Level: 2

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12 x 18
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Level: 1

Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 15 x 18
Level: Basement

Room 11 Information
Foyer

Room 12 Information
Rec Room

Room 13 Information
Other
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Level: Basement

Room 14 Information
Other
Dimensions: 20 x 28
Level: 2

Room 15 Information
Other
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Level: 1

Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 17 Information
Full Bath
Level: Basement

Room 18 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 1

Room 19 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 2

Room 20 Information
1/2 Bath

Room 21 Information
1/4 Bath
Level: 1

Room 22 Information
Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape, w/Addition, Walkout Lower Level
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Shingle Siding
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 5370
Color: Grey
Boat Slip/Dock, Docks, Deck, Fence - Partial, Other, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, ROW to Water, Shed, Window Screens
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Driveway
Crushed Stone

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Level, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Abuts Conservation

Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 2010
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Water Body Access: Yes
Dock Access, Right of Way, Shared-Private

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 905808
Assessment Year: 2014

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Rate: 30.52
Gross Amount Tax: 27645

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 739

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
Heat: Geothermal, Heat Pump, Multi Zone

Sewer Information
1250 Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic

Electric Information
Electric Company: PSNH
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator

Water Information
Water Restrictions: Yes
Water Frontage Length: 420
Water Source: Drilled Well, Private

Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable Company: Comcast
Fuel Company: Geo-thermal
Underground Utilities

Location

Homeowners Association
Fee: 125
Monthly
Recreation
Association Amenities: Club House

School Information
School District: Oyster River Cooperative
Elementary School: Moharimet School
Elementary School: Moharimet School
Middle/Jr School: Oyster River Middle School
School - High: Oyster River High School

Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 200

Address Information
Plan Survey Number: 53-46

Other Location Information
Directions: From route 108 in Durham: Durham Point Road approx. 5.5 miles property will be on the left. From route 108 in Newmarket: Bay Road approx. 3.5 miles property will be on the right.
Development / Subdivision: Shankhassic on Great Bay

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,038
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 778856

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026

Other

Water Body Information
Bay
Name: Great Bay
Access: Shared Private

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Association Docs, Blueprints, Certificate CC/CO, Covenants, Deed, Home Energy Rating Cert., Property Disclosure, Septic Design, Survey

Around this home

Schools

Oyster River Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

8/10

Oyster River High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° 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

Durham, NH • 03824

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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

$2.36M – $2.86M

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