Listed by Joe Leddy • Duston Leddy Real Estate (Cell: 603-494-6864). Bought with Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH.
Off Market Dec 2025 for $1.6M
$1,720,100
4
bd
•
4.5 ba
•
5,088
sq ft
16 Runaway Rd, Newfields, NH 03856
About this home
Set on a private 2-acre wooded lot in one of Newfields’ most desirable neighborhoods, this colonial offers timeless craftsmanship with over $250,000 in updates. It is a home as functional as it is unforgettable. Arrive to gorgeous landscaping and new exterior lighting, then step inside to gleaming oak floors and a graceful winding staircase. The main level has an open flow ideal for entertaining, with a large kitchen featuring a leathered granite island, wine fridge, pantry, and modern lighting. The living areas include a cozy fireplace and integrated surround sound. The 2nd floor offers a primary suite with upgraded shower, jetted tub, and two walk-in closets - alongside 2 additional bedrooms. The third floor expands the living space with two more bedrooms, a ¾ bath, and attic storage. The finished walk-out basement provides a complete town-approved in-law suite ADU with kitchen and 3/4 bath - perfect for multi-generational living or guests. Step outside to resort-style living: an in-ground gunite pool with travertine pavers, outdoor kitchen, 2 screened porches, and surround sound - creating an ideal space for gatherings. Peace of mind comes with recent updates: a newly shingled roof, on-demand generator, oil furnace, central A/C, tankless hot water heater, pool pump, wireless access points, Kinetico reverse osmosis system and water softener, and more. This location offers easy access to Exeter, Portsmouth, Route 101, and I-95 - blending convenience with a secluded setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
2.02 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joe Leddy• Duston Leddy Real Estate
Contact: Cell: 603-494-6864
Bought with Stephanie Tremblay• Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH
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Sell
$315,282
Est. take-home
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Market trends in 03856, NH
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
100.4%
+1.3% MoM
Median sale price
$1.0M
$35K MoM
Avg. days on market
87d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
10
2 MoM
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Sale history for 16 Runaway Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #5064139
Dec 18, 2025
Sold
$1,650,000
$324/sq ft
Nov 19, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 2, 2025
Listed
$1,790,000
$352/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4656901
Nov 20, 2017
Sold
$665,000
$131/sq ft
Sep 25, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 2, 2017
Listed
$679,000
$133/sq ft
Nestled into a private 2 acre wooded parcel, this elegant colonial situated in a country-feeling Newfields neighborhood boasts fine craftsmanship and amenities galore. Life made easy and comfortable this stately home offers 4 big bedrooms and 5 nicely appointed bathrooms and strategic storage spaces everywhere. Built with attention to every detail, this home is rich with oak hardwood floors, crown molding, winding staircase, built in cabinets, classy new light fixtures, fireplace, central air and much more. Entertaining guests will be a cool breeze with all the open space. Updated kitchen with its well-equipped center island includes a state-of- the-art wine fridge. Surround sound will envelop you in the family room. Fresh paint colors all rooms. The finished lower level presents even more space to unwind and relax. The exercise room leads right out to the in-ground pool. Overlooking the pool, chill in the beautiful screened in sunroom adorned with a knotty pine ceiling. All systems go including a reverse osmosis water system and a Rinnai tankless hot water set up. This property has it all. And if you have to leave this oasis, commutes to Exeter and Portsmouth won’t take you very long. When you’re ready to go home, runaway to this special place.
PrimeMLS #4515019
Nov 10, 2016
Sold
$635,000
$125/sq ft
Oct 27, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 29, 2016
Price Changed
$664,000
$131/sq ft
Sep 12, 2016
Listed
$679,900
$134/sq ft
+31
Beautiful custom Colonial recently expanded and updated with an eye to comfortable family living and entertaining. Spacious living room with fireplace and builtins with entertainment center, large granite/stainless kitchen with great center island, french doors to formal dining room, walk-in pantry, separate laundry room and home office or sitting room with builtins all on the first floor. Master bedroom features newly updated bath, builtins and two walk-in closets. Third floor offers 2 finished rooms, full bath and a great storage area. Generous sized screened porch off kitchen and rear deck overlook privately sited heated gunite pool and paver patio. Walkout lower level with family room and exercise room, outdoor shower, central air, generator and so much more. All set on two well landscaped acres in a popular Newfields neighborhood in the sought after SAU 16 School District.
PrimeMLS #137672
May 27, 2004
Sold
$499,900
$98/sq ft
Mar 23, 2004
Delisted
—
Mar 13, 2004
Listed
$499,900
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,648 (+5.3%)
$288,200 + $753,000
$1,041,200
2024
$16,753 (+1.9%)
$288,200 + $753,000
$1,041,200
2023
$16,441 (+13.7%)
$288,200 + $753,000
$1,041,200
2022
$14,464 (+2.0%)
$227,700 + $462,400
$690,100
2021
$14,182 (−3.2%)
$227,700 + $462,400
$690,100
2020
$14,658 (+3.5%)
$227,700 + $462,400
$690,100
2019
$14,158 (+4.5%)
$227,700 + $459,900
$687,600
2018
$13,542 (−2.6%)
$227,700 + $454,500
$682,200
2017
$13,904 (+3.1%)
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
2016
$13,486 (+0.8%)
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
2015
$13,376 (−5.0%)
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
2014
$14,084
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
Tax history for 16 Runaway Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,648 (+5.3%)
$288,200 + $753,000
$1,041,200
2024
$16,753 (+1.9%)
$288,200 + $753,000
$1,041,200
2023
$16,441 (+13.7%)
$288,200 + $753,000
$1,041,200
2022
$14,464 (+2.0%)
$227,700 + $462,400
$690,100
2021
$14,182 (−3.2%)
$227,700 + $462,400
$690,100
2020
$14,658 (+3.5%)
$227,700 + $462,400
$690,100
2019
$14,158 (+4.5%)
$227,700 + $459,900
$687,600
2018
$13,542 (−2.6%)
$227,700 + $454,500
$682,200
2017
$13,904 (+3.1%)
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
2016
$13,486 (+0.8%)
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
2015
$13,376 (−5.0%)
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
2014
$14,084
$227,600 + $353,200
$580,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.