Listed by Martha McAuliffe • Bean Group/ Stratham. Bought with BHHS Verani Seacoast.
Off market dec 2019 for $589K
$1,281,609
6
bd
•
4.5 ba
•
5,109
sq ft
8 Oak Ridge Rd, Kensington, NH 03833
About this home
Privacy and Proximity! Lovely Country Home Estate situated on 5.77 private acres; yet only 5 minutes from popular downtown Exeter, NH! Custom Expansion Cape featuring over 5,100 sqft of living space! 6BR, 5BA and 3 Car Garage with in-law suite. Spacious country Kitchen featuring large open hearth fireplace, custom cabinetry and beams, wet bar and updated stainless appliances. Three wood burning fireplaces (kitchen, living room, master bedroom) as well as wood stove (family room). Second Level features 4 generous bedrooms as well as separate playroom/office/den area. Gorgeous wide pine flooring, wainscoting, central air, sauna, first floor laundry room, covered porch entry. Large sun deck overlooking a serene and private backyard. Convenient In-Law suite with separate entrances features 2 Bedrooms, Full Bath, Living Area and renovated Kitchen. In-Law could also easily serve as an amazing au-pair suite or separate home office! Less than 10 minutes to Phillips Exeter Academy, Route 101 and 95. Only 25 minutes to Portsmouth, NH Seacoast, and Rye Beach. Best of all … it’s in the desirable SAU16 Exeter School District!
This property offers lots of privacy. Generous size kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Fireplaces in kitchen, living room and master bedroom. Original hardwood floor, exposed beams. Finished basement.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
IMMACULATE, COUNTRY HOME ESTATE! Situated on 5.77 acres in sought after Kensington NH. Built near the center of this wooded parcel, this home is accessed by a long winding lamp lit driveway offering privacy in all directions. Well landscaped perimeter, mature shade tress, flower gardens and natural forested woodland. A skating pond abuts the rear property line! Quality finish and fine details abound throughout this lovely home. Four wood burning fireplaces; kitchen, living room, family room and master bedroom. Wide pine glossy floors cover the first floor. Beamed ceilings, cherry kitchen with tons of storage space. Breakfast nook open to the kitchen overlooks woods and back yard. Central air, sauna, 4 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths, covered porch, huge sun deck. 10 minutes to Phillips Exeter Academy, 25 minutes to Portsmouth and Rye Beach. Exeter SAU 16 School District. $489,900.00.
MREIS #960147
Jan 13, 2010
Listed
$509,900
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,404 (+8.1%)
$392,200 + $826,600
$1,218,800
2024
$16,100 (+2.0%)
$392,200 + $826,600
$1,218,800
2023
$15,791 (+18.4%)
$392,200 + $808,600
$1,200,800
2022
$13,336 (+6.1%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2021
$12,570 (−8.9%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2020
$13,799 (+5.6%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2019
$13,067 (+4.9%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2018
$12,456 (+11.8%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2017
$11,137 (−4.8%)
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
2016
$11,694 (+1.7%)
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
2015
$11,495 (−3.1%)
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
2014
$11,868
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
Tax history for 8 Oak Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,404 (+8.1%)
$392,200 + $826,600
$1,218,800
2024
$16,100 (+2.0%)
$392,200 + $826,600
$1,218,800
2023
$15,791 (+18.4%)
$392,200 + $808,600
$1,200,800
2022
$13,336 (+6.1%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2021
$12,570 (−8.9%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2020
$13,799 (+5.6%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2019
$13,067 (+4.9%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2018
$12,456 (+11.8%)
$222,900 + $448,600
$671,500
2017
$11,137 (−4.8%)
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
2016
$11,694 (+1.7%)
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
2015
$11,495 (−3.1%)
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
2014
$11,868
$145,400 + $352,000
$497,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,744
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
517148
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 3
Location: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Full, Unfinished, Walkout
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 16
Level B: Other
Flooring: Carpet, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile
Water Heater: Off Boiler
Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law Apartment, In-Law Suite, Kitchen Island, Master Bedroom With Bath, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Wet Bar, Laundry - 1st Floor
Directions: High Street, Exeter to Drinkwater Road. Left onto Oak Ridge Road in Kensington. Bear Right and house is on RIGHT. Property is set back off of long driveway.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,744
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 517148
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Cooperative Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Exeter High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° 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
Kensington, NH • 03833
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.47M
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