Listed by Mollie Ruffner • Ruffner Real Estate, LLC. Bought with Ruffner Real Estate, LLC.
Off Market Jul 2022 for $1.3M
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9
bd
•
3 ba
•
5,461
sq ft
9 Forest St, Exeter, NH 03833
About this home
Circa 1850 historic old jail located just minutes from downtown. Turn-key, extensively renovated 6-unit property features three, one bedroom units and three, 2 bedrooms units. All units have updated kitchens and bathrooms, some have hardwood & tile floors. Fully rented with month-to-month tenants. Lots of income potential. 50 year metal roof, vinyl replacement windows, underground utilities, separate heating systems and electric meters for each unit. 2 car detached garage. Large 2 acre lot with beautiful yard and an abundance of parking. Public water/sewer with the exception of unit 6 which has a septic system. Walk to the local "jailhouse spring", Swasey Parkway, Phillips Exeter Academy, Amtrak train and all that downtown has to offer. * Showings begin at the Open Houses on Wednesday, 6/15 from 10AM-12PM & Thursday, 6/16 from 10AM-12PM.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$238Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mollie Ruffner• Ruffner Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Florence Ruffner• Ruffner Real Estate, LLC
INCOME IS ESTIMATED MARKET, AND EXPENSES ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. WATER RIGHTS AS DESCRIBED IN DEED WILL BE RETAINED BY OWNER AND NOT TRANSERRED TO BUYER. A 50 FT R. O. W. TO ADJACENT PROPERTY, A 50 FT SETBACK RESTRICTION FROM EASTERLY ABUTTOR, AND A 10 FT EASEMENT ALONG WESTERLY SIDE WILL APPLY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,902 (+5.4%)
$425,700 + $688,500
$1,114,200
2024
$19,822 (+3.2%)
$425,700 + $688,500
$1,114,200
2023
$19,207 (+8.2%)
$189,400 + $527,800
$717,200
2022
$17,751 (+3.8%)
$189,400 + $527,800
$717,200
2021
$17,107 (−2.0%)
$189,400 + $523,100
$712,500
2020
$17,449 (+5.2%)
$189,400 + $523,100
$712,500
2019
$16,580 (−3.4%)
$189,400 + $523,100
$712,500
2018
$17,155 (+4.1%)
$141,900 + $481,900
$623,800
2017
$16,485 (+2.0%)
$141,900 + $473,900
$615,800
2016
$16,159 (+2.7%)
$141,900 + $473,900
$615,800
2015
$15,728
$141,900 + $473,900
$615,800
Tax history for 9 Forest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,902 (+5.4%)
$425,700 + $688,500
$1,114,200
2024
$19,822 (+3.2%)
$425,700 + $688,500
$1,114,200
2023
$19,207 (+8.2%)
$189,400 + $527,800
$717,200
2022
$17,751 (+3.8%)
$189,400 + $527,800
$717,200
2021
$17,107 (−2.0%)
$189,400 + $523,100
$712,500
2020
$17,449 (+5.2%)
$189,400 + $523,100
$712,500
2019
$16,580 (−3.4%)
$189,400 + $523,100
$712,500
2018
$17,155 (+4.1%)
$141,900 + $481,900
$623,800
2017
$16,485 (+2.0%)
$141,900 + $473,900
$615,800
2016
$16,159 (+2.7%)
$141,900 + $473,900
$615,800
2015
$15,728
$141,900 + $473,900
$615,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
8
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,461
Year built
1850
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Rockingham County
APN
678212
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Detached
Interior
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Lease Term: Month to Month
Total Units: 6
# of 1 Bedroom Units: 3
# of 2 Bedroom Units: 3
Water: Public
Sewer: Private, Public
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Underground
Construction: Masonry
Foundation: Brick, Stone
Exterior: Brick
Roof: Metal
Driveway: Paved
Heating: Electric, Hot Air, Stove - Gas
Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas - Natural
Cooling: Central AC
Water Heater: Electric
Basement Description: Unfinished
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 Baths: 1
Unit 1 Bedrooms: 2
Unit 1 Lease Term: Month to Month
Unit 1 Rooms: 4
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 Baths: 2
Unit 2 Bedrooms: 2
Unit 2 Rooms: 4
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 Baths: 1
Unit 3 Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3 Lease Term: Month to Month
Unit 3 Rooms: 3
Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 Baths: 2
Unit 4 Bedrooms: 2
Unit 4 Lease Term: Month to Month
Unit 4 Rooms: 4
Unit 5 Information
Unit 5 Baths: 1
Unit 5 Bedrooms: 1
Unit 5 Lease Term: Month to Month
Unit 5 Rooms: 3
Unit 6 Information
Unit 6 Baths: 1
Unit 6 Bedrooms: 1
Unit 6 Lease Term: Month to Month
Unit 6 Rooms: 3
Unit 6 Rooms: 3
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 5461
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 7739
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 204
Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1850
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Gross Amount Tax: 17220
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0657
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Underground Utilities
Location
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Forest Street can be accessed via Salem Street or Oak Street. Due to construction there may be a detour.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,461
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 678212
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Main Street School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Cooperative Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
Exeter High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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
Exeter, NH • 03833
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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