Listed by Paul Mausteller • RE/MAX Executives. Bought with RE/MAX Realty Centre.
Off Market Dec 2011 for $189K
$509,126
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,784
sq ft
85 Gear Rd, Rochester, NH 03839
About this home
Get it in Gear! 3 bedroom cape with covered porch, hardwood floors, open concept is ideal for a buyer shifting from hustle and bustle to a quiet relaxed setting but still close to everything. Start your engine and push in the clutch , head over to 85 Gear Rd.
Private setting for this cape style homeon 1.780 acres. Lower level has finished room with 3/4 bath. Large kitchen has attached dining area. 1 car garage under plus additional partially finished detached garage/work shop.
PrimeMLS #134545
Apr 21, 2004
Sold
$229,900
$129/sq ft
Mar 19, 2004
Delisted
—
Feb 16, 2004
Listed
$229,900
$129/sq ft
PRIVATE SETTING, YET CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. 26X32 CAPE W/ FARMER`S PORCH SITS WELL BACK ON 1+ ACRE LOT WITH STONE WALLS OLD CEMETERY. WOODSTOVE IN BASEMENT, FINISHED ROOM 3/4 BATH IN BASEMENT TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CLOSING. ROW TO CEMETERY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,593 (+3.0%)
$118,600 + $312,300
$430,900
2024
$6,399 (−5.9%)
$118,600 + $312,300
$430,900
2023
$6,803 (+1.8%)
$52,000 + $212,300
$264,300
2022
$6,682 (+2.6%)
$52,000 + $212,300
$264,300
2021
$6,515 (+0.4%)
$52,000 + $212,300
$264,300
2020
$6,490 (−1.2%)
$52,000 + $211,700
$263,700
2019
$6,566 (+3.6%)
$52,000 + $211,700
$263,700
2018
$6,335 (+4.5%)
$46,900 + $183,300
$230,200
2017
$6,061 (+3.5%)
$46,900 + $183,300
$230,200
2016
$5,858 (+1.6%)
$46,900 + $160,400
$207,300
2015
$5,765 (+4.4%)
$46,900 + $157,900
$204,800
2013
$5,520
$62,700 + $146,700
$209,400
Tax history for 85 Gear Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,593 (+3.0%)
$118,600 + $312,300
$430,900
2024
$6,399 (−5.9%)
$118,600 + $312,300
$430,900
2023
$6,803 (+1.8%)
$52,000 + $212,300
$264,300
2022
$6,682 (+2.6%)
$52,000 + $212,300
$264,300
2021
$6,515 (+0.4%)
$52,000 + $212,300
$264,300
2020
$6,490 (−1.2%)
$52,000 + $211,700
$263,700
2019
$6,566 (+3.6%)
$52,000 + $211,700
$263,700
2018
$6,335 (+4.5%)
$46,900 + $183,300
$230,200
2017
$6,061 (+3.5%)
$46,900 + $183,300
$230,200
2016
$5,858 (+1.6%)
$46,900 + $160,400
$207,300
2015
$5,765 (+4.4%)
$46,900 + $157,900
$204,800
2013
$5,520
$62,700 + $146,700
$209,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.78 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,612
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Strafford County
APN
290823
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Under
Parking Spaces 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Water Heater: Off Boiler
Ceiling Fan, Kitchen/Dining, Vaulted Ceiling
Equipment & Appliance Information
Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Office/Study
Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Level: Basement
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: 1
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2
Room 12 Information
Den
Level: 1
Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1784
Color: Brown
Outbuilding, Porch - Covered
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 1
Country Setting, Level, Sloping
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1999
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 208200
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Rate: 23.89
Gross Amount Tax: 4990
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 897
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Private
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Private
Location
School Information
School District: Rochester
Elementary School: McClelland School
Elementary School: McClelland School
Middle/Jr School: Rochester Middle School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 150
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Route 16, Exit 12, south on Route 125, right on Gear Rd, property on right see sign
Block: 2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,612
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 290823
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gonic School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Rochester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Spaulding High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rochester, NH • 03839
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$484,000 – $586,000
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