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Listed by Tony LaCasse • EXP Realty • Phone: 603-716-5769
$365,000
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,160 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,160 sqft
Price per Sqft $314
MLS Listing ID 5099647
Style Cape
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Construction Status Existing
Year Built 1780
Annual Tax Amount $4,785
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,306 Sqft
Acres 0.03
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Welcome to "The Test of Time", a cherished 1780 Cape nestled on Creighton Street in the heart of Downtown Newmarket. Just up the hill awaits one of New Hampshire's most beloved mill towns, where historic stone buildings, locally owned shops, inviting cafés, restaurants, and the legendary Stone Church Music Club create a vibrant small-town lifestyle. Stroll in the opposite direction and you'll discover Schanda Park along the tidal Lamprey River, complete with a public boat launch, peaceful green space, and the historic fishing weir, a hidden Seacoast treasure where the river flows toward Great Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Standing proudly for nearly two and a half centuries, this remarkable antique has gracefully stood the test of time. Rich in character, the home showcases original gunstock corner posts, wide pine floors, and the craftsmanship that only an 18th-century home can offer, while thoughtful updates to the windows, roof, and heating systems provide everyday comfort. A handicap-accessible ramp leads into the sun-filled enclosed porch, creating a warm welcome and the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. Inside, the dining room, kitchen, and living spaces blend timeless charm with comfortable living. The first-floor bedroom offers convenient one-level living and features a whimsical nook some might call the "Harry Potter" closet, ideal as a reading hideaway, play space, pet retreat, or creative storage. Upstairs, two finished rooms offer flexible space for additional sleeping quarters, home offices, hobby rooms, or storage to fit your lifestyle. Outside, the charming .03-acre lot is your own pocket garden, filled with colorful perennial and annual blooms while requiring very little maintenance. Spend less time working in the yard and more time enjoying everything Downtown Newmarket has to offer from local restaurants and live music to kayaking the Lamprey River and exploring the Seacoast. "The Test of Time" is ready to welcome its next stewards!
Location
State NH
County Nh-rockingham
Area Nh-Rockingham
Zoning R4
Rooms
Basement Entrance Walkout
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Heating Oil, Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Softwood
Exterior
Parking Features No
Utilities Available None
Roof Type Asphalt Shingle
Building
Lot Description Other
Story 1.5
Sewer Public
Water Public
Architectural Style Cape
Construction Status Existing
Schools
School District Newmarket Sau #31
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