Listed by Denise Sassaman • BHG Masiello Durham. Bought with William Raveis R.E, The Dolores Person Group LLC.
Off Market May 2016 for $272K
$597,787
4
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,542
sq ft
79 Piscataqua Rd, Durham, NH 03824
About this home
Picture perfect cape with loads of character and charm. Built-ins throughout the home with glass French doors, 5 panel doors, original wainscoting and hardwood floors. Downstairs there is a front to back family/dining room with wood burning fireplace. Outside the yard is completely fenced in with a deck to enjoy summer nights. Close by are Wagon Hill for sledding or walking and numerous trails for hiking and snowshoeing. Easy access to Portsmouth, downtown Durham and UNH. Located on the UNH bus line. Moharimet Elementary.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Denise Sassaman• BHG Masiello Durham
Bought with Linda McCamic• William Raveis R.E, The Dolores Person Group LLC
CUTE AS A BUTTON AND WELL MAINTAINED. THIS LARGER THAN IT LOOKS CAPE HAS MORE CHARACTER THAN CAN BE LISTED. THE WHITE PICKET FENCE AND FIREPLACED FRONT TO BACK LIVING ROOM ARE JUST THE BEGINING! IT IS A MUST SEE, AND A GREAT VALUE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,046 (+13.5%)
$216,900 + $262,500
$479,400
2024
$7,971 (−0.7%)
$149,200 + $242,900
$392,100
2023
$8,030 (+13.8%)
$149,200 + $242,900
$392,100
2022
$7,054 (+4.0%)
$89,000 + $153,900
$242,900
2021
$6,782 (+0.7%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2020
$6,738 (+1.1%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2019
$6,665 (+2.3%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2018
$6,512 (+6.0%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2017
$6,146 (+3.1%)
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
2016
$5,964 (−0.4%)
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
2015
$5,988 (−1.8%)
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
2013
$6,100
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
Tax history for 79 Piscataqua Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,046 (+13.5%)
$216,900 + $262,500
$479,400
2024
$7,971 (−0.7%)
$149,200 + $242,900
$392,100
2023
$8,030 (+13.8%)
$149,200 + $242,900
$392,100
2022
$7,054 (+4.0%)
$89,000 + $153,900
$242,900
2021
$6,782 (+0.7%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2020
$6,738 (+1.1%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2019
$6,665 (+2.3%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2018
$6,512 (+6.0%)
$89,100 + $153,900
$243,000
2017
$6,146 (+3.1%)
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
2016
$5,964 (−0.4%)
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
2015
$5,988 (−1.8%)
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
2013
$6,100
$66,800 + $133,800
$200,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,542
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Strafford County
APN
778086
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Attached
Auto Open
Parking Spaces 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Bulkhead, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Water Heater: On Demand, Tank
Fireplaces - 1, Living/Dining
Equipment & Appliance Information
Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Family Room
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: 2
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2
Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2
Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2
Room 17 Information
1/2 Bath
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1542
Deck, Fence - Full, Porch - Covered
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Shingle
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Landscaped, Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1960
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Year: 2015
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Rate: 29.85
Gross Amount Tax: 5988
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 292
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Air
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Private, Septic
Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Private
Location
School Information
School District: Oyster River Cooperative
Elementary School: Moharimet School
Elementary School: Moharimet School
Middle/Jr School: Oyster River Middle School
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Route 4 traveling towards Durham. Property is on the right after Shearwater Street.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,542
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 778086
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Oyster River Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Oyster River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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 97° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$568,000 – $688,000
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