Waterfront, sandy beach, private dock! Tucked away in a desirable cul-de-sac of Durham sits this rare opportunity, one that doesn't come around often. This well-maintained, original-owner home sits on a a 3.2 spacious lot with solid bones and so much potential to make it truly yours. Whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or just adding your personal touch, this home is the perfect canvas. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 2,200 square feet of living space, the home features spacious rooms, wood fireplace and solid bones, providing the perfect foundation for your updates, renovations, or personal touches. Whether you envision a full transformation or simply modernizing key spaces, the potential here is endless. Enjoy direct water access from your own private sandy beach for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and peaceful riverside relaxation, plus abundant nearby trails for hiking, biking, and exploring nature. All this, just minutes to downtown Dover, Portsmouth, UNH, and major commuting routes. Waterfront living, privacy, and proximity to everything — opportunities like this in Durham don’t come around often. Bring your vision and make it your own! Home is being sold "As-is" AGENTS - SEE REMARKS.
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Listed by:
Jeanette Bandouveres,
Great Island Realty LLC 603-433-3350
Bought with: Great Island Realty LLC
$1,400,000
26 Mathes Cove Road, Durham, NH 03824
3beds
2,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
3.21 Acres Lot
$1,437,900 Zestimate®
$635/sqft
$4,353 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,437,900
$1.32M - $1.55M
$4,353/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 05, 2025 at 12:01pm
Listed by:
Jeanette Bandouveres,
Great Island Realty LLC 603-433-3350
Bought with:
Janet Sylvester
Great Island Realty LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5040513
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Electric, Gas Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, In Basement
Features
- Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Climate Controlled,Concrete Floor,Daylight,Finished,Full,Insulated,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Walkout,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,204
- Total interior livable area: 2,204 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,204
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Dock, Garden, Natural Shade, Private Dock, Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Tidal
- Body of water: Oyster River
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 660,Road frontage: 300
Lot
- Size: 3.21 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Level, Open Lot, Views, Near Paths, Neighborhood
Details
- Parcel number: DRHMM12B9L9
- Zoning description: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $1,400,000+8.5%$635/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5040513 | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Contingent | $1,290,000$585/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5040513 | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,290,000$585/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5040513 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,809 | $570,100 |
| 2023 | $15,809 | $570,100 |
| 2022 | $15,809 | $570,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03824
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oyster River Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 10/10Oyster River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Moharimet SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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