Listed by Nikki Douglass • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty. Bought with KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty.
Off Market Sep 2016 for $355K
$798,601
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
3,147
sq ft
53 James Farm Rd, Lee, NH 03861
About this home
Welcome to James Farms Road! A quaint neighborhood located just off Rt. 155 minutes to UNH, Downtown Durham, Dover, Oyster River Schools, and more. This 4 bedroom contemporary colonial offers a wonderful Gunite pool that is privately set in the back yard - ready for summer fun. 1st floor offers lots of natural light, 1/2 bath, laundry room, kitchen w/ eat in and lots of counter/cabinet space, formal dining room, office with built in desk/bookshelves and fireplace, living room w/ access to rear deck, tiled foyer, and gorgeous HW and cherry floors throughout 1st flr. 2nd floor has master suite w/ whirlpool tub, shower & walk-in, 3 additional sizable bedrooms, and full guest bath. Exterior offers a Gunite pool, al fresco dining area, mature landscaping, irrigation system (covering front and rear lawn), fire pit area, a storage shed & shed for wood, 3 decks for entertaining by the pool or enjoying the outdoors. Come see all this home has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nikki Douglass• KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Bought with Johanna Knight• KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
You will be surprised! Contemporary Colonial offers all of the indoor and outdoor living spaces you'll need for family living & entertaining! Framed by mature landscaping, this wonderful home boasts sleek office/library with custom built-in desk & bookcase & FP, generous eat-in kitchen filled w/ cabinetry & open to spacious sunroom overlooking the pool, fantastic great rm w/ fieldstone FP, cathedral ceilings, skylights, beams & sliders to wraparound deck, formal DR, gleaming hardwd & cherry floors, fabulous master suite w/ FP, gorgeous bath w/ granite & tile, whirlpool tub & tiled shower, remodeled family bath w/ tile & granite, 3 additional bedrooms filled with natural light, 1st flr laundry room, charming 1/2 bath, generous rooms throughout & most w/ views of the pool & patio. Wraparound two tiered decks, refreshing in-ground pool, firepit & al fresco dining spot, veggie garden areas, garden & wood sheds. Wonderfully maintained w/ many updates, desirable James Farm and ORSD! Welcome Home!
PrimeMLS #559613
Apr 15, 1999
Sold
$238,000
$76/sq ft
Mar 27, 1999
Delisted
—
Feb 17, 1999
Listed
$245,000
$78/sq ft
SPACIOUS MODERN EXECUTIVE COLONIAL WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND INGROUND POOL. COME AND ENJOY A MINT CONDITION PROPERTY WITH 3 FIREPLACES, LIBRARY, DIVINE MASTER SUITE ALL IN MINT CONDITION!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,349 (+7.1%)
$195,600 + $324,100
$519,700
2024
$13,393 (+9.1%)
$195,600 + $324,100
$519,700
2023
$12,281 (+7.9%)
$195,600 + $324,100
$519,700
2022
$11,379 (−0.2%)
$195,600 + $328,300
$523,900
2021
$11,405 (+2.5%)
$195,600 + $328,300
$523,900
2020
$11,132 (+1.2%)
$96,600 + $252,800
$349,400
2019
$11,003 (+3.0%)
$96,600 + $252,800
$349,400
2018
$10,681 (+0.4%)
$96,600 + $252,800
$349,400
2017
$10,641 (+2.7%)
$96,600 + $258,800
$355,400
2016
$10,360 (−1.6%)
$96,600 + $257,600
$354,200
2015
$10,530 (−1.5%)
$90,100 + $269,900
$360,000
2014
$10,692
$90,100 + $269,900
$360,000
Tax history for 53 James Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,349 (+7.1%)
$195,600 + $324,100
$519,700
2024
$13,393 (+9.1%)
$195,600 + $324,100
$519,700
2023
$12,281 (+7.9%)
$195,600 + $324,100
$519,700
2022
$11,379 (−0.2%)
$195,600 + $328,300
$523,900
2021
$11,405 (+2.5%)
$195,600 + $328,300
$523,900
2020
$11,132 (+1.2%)
$96,600 + $252,800
$349,400
2019
$11,003 (+3.0%)
$96,600 + $252,800
$349,400
2018
$10,681 (+0.4%)
$96,600 + $252,800
$349,400
2017
$10,641 (+2.7%)
$96,600 + $258,800
$355,400
2016
$10,360 (−1.6%)
$96,600 + $257,600
$354,200
2015
$10,530 (−1.5%)
$90,100 + $269,900
$360,000
2014
$10,692
$90,100 + $269,900
$360,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Deck, Fence - Full, Fence - Partial, Outbuilding, Patio, Pool - In Ground, Shed
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Vertical, Wood
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Landscaped, Level, Subdivision
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1979
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 360000
Assessment Year: 2015
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Rate: 29.25
Gross Amount Tax: 10530
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0955
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Multi Zone
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Private, Septic
Electric Information
Electric Company: NH Electric Co-op
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Drilled Well, Private
Other Utilities Information
Cable
Location
School Information
School District: Oyster River Cooperative
Elementary School: Mast Way School
Elementary School: Mast Way School
Middle/Jr School: Oyster River Middle School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 216
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From Lee Traffic Circle, take Rte 4 east, exit at Rte 155. Follow Rte 155 towards Lee center, Turn onto James Farm Road, take first right, property will be on the right. // from Durham, take Rte 155A & Rte 155, turn onto James Farm & continue above.
Development / Subdivision: The James Farm
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,558
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 92664
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026