Welcome to the Nathan Brown House, circa 1798. This country estate is on 3+ acres on one of Hampton Falls’ most beautiful roads with mature landscape, soaring hardwood trees & willows, a picturesque pond and winding rock walls and impressive barn. The main level boasts a casual family room surrounded by oversized period windows, home office, dining and formal living rooms, and oversized keeping room featuring library nook with beautiful built-ins and a sitting area. The kitchen was tastefully renovated in 2015 in keeping with the homes period while providing modern day utility. Upstairs are five bedrooms with private guest suite including a sitting room, bed & bath for guests/family. Generous rooms, 8ft ceilings and open floor plan give this home a bright, spacious feel not typical in homes of this period. Gorgeous wide pine floors, fine detailed moldings, distinctive hardware and fireplaces throughout. Just an hour to Boston, and minutes to beaches and highways! SHOWINGS BEGIN 3/10.
Single-familyProperty Type
1798Year Built
3.07 acresLot Size
$385Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dana Mitchell• RE/MAX Insight
Bought with Linda Gillard McCamic• Realty One Group Nest
Welcome to the Nathan Brown House, circa 1798. Strikingly set on a scenic road, the curb appeal of this country estate is captivating. Perched on just over 3 acres of mature landscape, soaring hardwood trees, gorgeous willows, a picturesque pond and winding rock walls this home is much admired. The impressive barn commands your attention and is ideal for collectors, craftsmen, and animal lovers. Step into the sun drenched casual family room surrounded by oversized period windows and you’ll be drawn from the start. The main level is complete with a dedicated home office, formal dining and living rooms and an oversized keeping room featuring library nook with custom built-ins and sitting area by the brick hearth and fireplace. The kitchen was tastefully renovated in 2015 in keeping with the homes period while providing modern day utility with stainless appliances, granite countertops and a gorgeous center island for food prep or gathering. Travel upstairs via one of the many staircases to access the five bedrooms. This home boasts a private guest suite including a sitting room, bedroom and bath awaiting your guests or family. Generously sized rooms, 8 ft ceilings and open floor plan give this home a bright, spacious feel not typical in homes of this period. Wide pine flooring, detailed moldings, distinctive hardware and fireplaces throughout are just a few features that will catch your eye. An hour to Boston, minutes to the beach and highways! SHOWINGS BEGIN 3/10 BY APPT ONLY.
MLS PIN #72794692
Apr 23, 2021
Sold
$900,000
$241/sq ft
Mar 8, 2021
Listed
$875,000
$234/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4339221
Jun 30, 2015
Sold
$420,000
$112/sq ft
May 10, 2015
Delisted
—
Mar 28, 2015
Price Changed
$550,000
$147/sq ft
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$525,000
$141/sq ft
SHOR SALE, OFFER SUBJECT TO LENDERS; S APPROVAL. This stately antique home built in 1798, well maintained with and 85 foot barn on 3 rolling acres and a pond surrounded by giant willow trees, Unique milk house transformed into a man cave, Original wide pine floors, 4 fireplaces, beautiful crown moldings. Systems updated, but integrity of the era left in tact. A secret room was built in the middle of the house under the staircase in the event of an Indian attack. The house was extremely well built with double sills around the outside base, meaning two ten inch by ten inch sills separated by a ten inch space filled with small stones. The floor joists radiated to the outside from a square fieldstone chimney base of fourteen feet. 20 minutes to Portsmouth or Newburyport and 40 minutes to Boston, Owner is looking for someone to take over the stewardship of this fine property. An antique lovers paradise,
PrimeMLS #519951
Mar 2, 1999
Sold
$394,000
$105/sq ft
Jan 17, 1999
Delisted
—
Mar 4, 1998
Listed
$425,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,847 (+3.4%)
$357,200 + $578,400
$935,600
2024
$13,398 (+10.6%)
$357,200 + $578,400
$935,600
2023
$12,116 (−2.5%)
$357,200 + $578,400
$935,600
2022
$12,426 (+1.7%)
$245,400 + $346,600
$592,000
2021
$12,216 (−1.1%)
$245,400 + $333,000
$578,400
2020
$12,349 (−3.4%)
$245,400 + $333,000
$578,400
2019
$12,788 (+11.1%)
$245,400 + $333,000
$578,400
2018
$11,512 (+10.5%)
$245,400 + $333,100
$578,500
2017
$10,421 (−1.9%)
$210,700 + $283,200
$493,900
2016
$10,619
$210,700 + $283,200
$493,900
Tax history for 189 Exeter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,847 (+3.4%)
$357,200 + $578,400
$935,600
2024
$13,398 (+10.6%)
$357,200 + $578,400
$935,600
2023
$12,116 (−2.5%)
$357,200 + $578,400
$935,600
2022
$12,426 (+1.7%)
$245,400 + $346,600
$592,000
2021
$12,216 (−1.1%)
$245,400 + $333,000
$578,400
2020
$12,349 (−3.4%)
$245,400 + $333,000
$578,400
2019
$12,788 (+11.1%)
$245,400 + $333,000
$578,400
2018
$11,512 (+10.5%)
$245,400 + $333,100
$578,500
2017
$10,421 (−1.9%)
$210,700 + $283,200
$493,900
2016
$10,619
$210,700 + $283,200
$493,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.