Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Marc Lesniak · 603-610-8500
Single Family Residence · Durham, NH
10 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH
$1,400,000
Est. $7,079/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 3,088
- Built
- 1820
- MLS®
- #5115427
Property Description
Offered at $1,400,000, this Durham single-family home at 10 Newmarket Road pairs New Hampshire living with everyday convenience. It counts 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,088 square feet of living space. The format is the classic one — a standalone home with no association between you and your plans for it. Beyond the basics, the listing carries a 1.2-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and 1820 construction. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.
The Captain Simpson House – c. 1820/1840 Federal on Durham's Oyster River. Few properties in Durham capture the town's architectural and community history as vividly as 10 Newmarket Road. Known historically as the Lydia Simpson House, and also as "The Parsonage," this distinguished Federal-style residence was built in 1820 and has been thoughtfully restored. It sits on 1.85 acres overlooking the Oyster River, within Durham's nationally recognized Historic District. The home pairs the craftsmanship of another era with the comforts of today. Five working fireplaces, three on the main level and two on the second floor, set the tone throughout. The first floor boasts living room, study, formal dining as well as a full remodeled eat-in gourmet kitchen and full bath. The kitchen features a Wolf range, a custom Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinetry, a center island, and a pantry. Dual staircases reflect the home's gracious Federal design. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two with their own working fireplaces. One of those is the primary suite with a private bath. In all, the home has three full baths. The major work is already done, including updated 200-amp electrical, a newer heating system, roof and professional structural stabilization in the basement. A two-car garage has a second floor ready to finish, offering room for a studio, office, or workshop. Dual entrance driveway makes for convenience. Few properties in Durham capture the town's architectural and community history as vividly as 10 Newmarket Road.
Location Highlights
10 Newmarket Road is a single family residence in Durham, New Hampshire, listed at $1,400,000. That works out to about $453 per square foot, for a home built in 1820. It has been on the market for 11 days.
At this latitude, Durham averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Oyster River Cooperative: Mast Way School (Elementary), Oyster River Middle School (Middle), OysterRive (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 3,088
- Price / SqFt
- $453.37
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1820
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Town
- Durham, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 1
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1820
- Zoning
- RA
Interior Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walk-up
- Basement Description
- Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished, Basement Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Heating
- Propane
- Rooms - Total
- 6
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 3,088
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 3,088
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 4,400
Location Information
- School - District
- Oyster River Cooperative
- School - Elementary
- Mast Way School
- School - High
- OysterRive
- School - Middle/Jr
- Oyster River Middle School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $21,446
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- White
- Driveway
- Paved
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar, Granite
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- Near School(s)
- Lot - Acres
- 1.2
- Lot - SqFt
- 52,272
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved
- Road Frontage
- TBD
- Roof
- Fiberglass, Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable, Propane, Gas On-Site
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5115427; Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Marc Lesniak · 603-610-8500
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $23,800
- 2023
- $23,205
- 2022
- $22,610
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Durham
- 58
- Average list price
- $1,891,557
- Price range
- $549,000 – $7,995,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,354/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $7,079
- Property Tax
- $1,983
- Home Insurance
- $292
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 10 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Mast Way School
- Middle
- Oyster River Middle School
- High School
- OysterRive
- District
- Oyster River Cooperative
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 10 Newmarket Road cost?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH is listed for $1,400,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $453 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on October 23, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 10 Newmarket Road have?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 3,088 square feet of finished living space.
What heating and cooling does 10 Newmarket Road have?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH is heated by propane, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 10 Newmarket Road?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: 200+ amp service and circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable, propane and gas on-site.
Does 10 Newmarket Road have a basement?
Yes. 10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH has a basement with walk-up access.
The MLS describes it as bulkhead, concrete floor, unfinished and basement stairs.
What parking does 10 Newmarket Road have?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH has a 2-car garage and a paved driveway.
What school district is 10 Newmarket Road in?
The MLS places 10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH in the Oyster River Cooperative school district.
Listed schools: Mast Way School (elementary), Oyster River Middle School (middle) and OysterRive (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 10 Newmarket Road still for sale?
Yes. 10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5115427).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 10 Newmarket Road listed?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH is listed by Marc Lesniak of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty (603-610-8500).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 10 Newmarket Road?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH is a single-family home built in 1820.
The MLS lists its style as Colonial, with two stories.
What town is 10 Newmarket Road in?
10 Newmarket Road is in Durham, New Hampshire 03824, in Strafford County.
Location notes from the MLS: near school(s).
What is the lot size of 10 Newmarket Road?
10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH sits on 1.2 acres, per the MLS.
Zoning: RA.
What are the annual property taxes for 10 Newmarket Road?
Annual property taxes on 10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH are $21,446 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Durham assessing office.
How does the price of 10 Newmarket Road compare with other Durham listings?
At $1,400,000, 10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH is priced above the $899,500 median asking price of the 12 single-family homes for sale in Durham on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 10 Newmarket Road in person?
To see 10 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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