Cottage on the Bay! This charming 1940s Cape set on a .32-acre lot along Little Bay in Durham, offering 75 feet of water frontage, a private dock, and deep-water access. Head up the Piscataqua River, into Portsmouth, or out to the open ocean right from your backyard. The home features a family room with stunning views of the bay, where you can watch the sunrise and birds in flight over the tranquil water. A screened porch provides a peaceful place to unwind and take in the natural beauty. Inside, you'll find a traditional layout with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and a family room on the main level. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a laundry room. This home is ready for you to put your thumbprint on this piece of coastal charm where who needs to plan a vacation when it's right in your backyard year-round. Don’t miss this rare chance to enjoy waterfront living with captivating views and endless potential.
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Listed by:
Madiha Farag,
BHG Masiello Durham 603-868-1113
Bought with: Samonas Realty, LLC
$867,000
26 Colony Cove Road, Durham, NH 03824
3beds
1,307sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.32 Acres Lot
$870,200 Zestimate®
$663/sqft
$3,240 Estimated rent
Home value
$870,200
$748,000 - $1.02M
$3,240/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 15, 2025 at 11:09am
Listed by:
Madiha Farag,
BHG Masiello Durham 603-868-1113
Bought with:
Talia Sperduto
Samonas Realty, LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5047201
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,775
- Total interior livable area: 1,307 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,307
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Dock, Deck, Natural Shade
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Body of water: Great Bay
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 75,Road frontage: 57
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: DRHMM12B24L1
- Zoning description: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Durham
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $867,000-8.7%$663/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5047201 | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $950,000-4%$727/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5047201 | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $990,000+76.8%$757/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5047201 | ||
| 8/30/2019 | Sold | $560,000+1.8%$428/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4760775 | ||
| 7/25/2019 | Pending sale | $550,000$421/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group #4760775 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,533 | $524,100 |
| 2023 | $14,533 | $524,100 |
| 2022 | $14,533 | $524,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03824
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oyster River Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 10/10Oyster River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Moharimet SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Moharimet School
- Middle: Oyster River Middle School
- High: Oyster River High School
- District: Oyster River Cooperative
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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