Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH · Heidi Spencer · Off: 603-334-1900
Single Family Residence · Durham, NH
53 Bagdad Road, Durham, NH
$1,250,000
$1,300,000 · changed Oct 19, 2026
Est. $6,321/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Sq Ft
- 3,500
- Built
- 2026
- MLS®
- #5111735
Property Description
Set in Durham, New Hampshire, 53 Bagdad Road is a single-family home built in 2026, now offered at $1,250,000. The layout delivers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3,500 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.46-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and roughly $357 per square foot. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly.
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM - MOVE IN READY W/ ACCESSORY DWELLING READY TO BRING THE CASH FLOW! Enjoy the best of both worlds with a new 4 bedrm home while enjoying income from right next door! The 1 bedroom rental (1250sqft) has been lightly refreshed from it's historic 1716 beginnings as the Garrison House of Capt. Jonathan Chesley. Loaded with New England charm, original post & beams & added modernizations such a laundry room, central A/C, original fireplace (decorative), new kitchen appliances, it's own systems, private entrance & parking, great for your new tenant or move your family next door. Bagdad neighborhood is ideal walking distance to downtown Durham, UNH campus, local restaurants, cafés, shopping, concerts at the Whittemore Center, the UNH pool, steps from steps from Oyster River Middle & High School, as well as an abundance of nearby hiking trails. The new construction offers a host worthy first floor with large open concept kitchen/dining/living, a front to back space to entertain family & friends all year long. Kitchen has quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, SS Frigidaire ENERGY STAR certified appliances including a gas range/convection oven, microwave drawer & French door refrigerator, garbage disposal & access to the rear composite deck for dining al fresco (gas line installed for grill hook-up). 2nd floor offers a primary suite w/ oversized walk-in closet, tile shower, & double vanity, 3 additional bedrooms, 3/4 guest bath & additional 3/4 in laundry room. The new build has sole access to the space above the ADU as a additional storage. Direct access from your two car garage into a welcomed mudroom & 1/2 bath nicely tucked away from the living spaces. Additional features include: central A/C, generator-ready panel, low-maintenance vinyl siding, plaster walls, architectural shingles, seamless gutters, tankless Rinnai water heater, landscaped yard & much more. Come see where the old meets the new! Also listed MLS#5111736
Location Highlights
53 Bagdad Road is a single family residence in Durham, New Hampshire, listed at $1,250,000. That works out to about $357 per square foot, for a home built in 2026. It has been on the market for 5 weeks.
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: Moharimet 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
- 4
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 3,500
- Price / SqFt
- $357.14
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 2026
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Town
- Durham, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 29
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 2026
- Zoning
- RA
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Propane Water Heater, On Demand Water Heater
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Basement Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 2
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
- Interior Features
- Dining Area, 1 Fireplace, In-Law/ADU, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-In Closet(s), 2nd Floor Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 8
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 3,500
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 3,500
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 4,665
Location Information
- School - District
- Oyster River Cooperative
- School - Elementary
- Moharimet School
- School - High
- OysterRive
- School - Middle/Jr
- Oyster River Middle School
Financial Details
- Electric Company
- Eversource
- Fuel Company
- Proulx
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- Yes
Additional
- Construction Status
- New Construction
- Construction
- Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Easements
- Yes
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- Gray
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Covered Porch
- Foundation
- Concrete, Poured Concrete, Stone
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Walking Trails, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad, Near School(s)
- Lot - Acres
- 0.46
- Lot - SqFt
- 20,038
- Parking
- Attached, Auto Open, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+, Paved
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public Maintained Road, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 226
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle, Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5111735; Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH · Heidi Spencer · Off: 603-334-1900
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $21,250
- 2023
- $20,719
- 2022
- $20,188
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
- $1,830,113
- Price range
- $549,000 – $7,995,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,352/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $6,321
- Property Tax
- $1,771
- Home Insurance
- $260
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 53 Bagdad Road, Durham, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Moharimet 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 big is 53 Bagdad Road?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (1 full, 2 three-quarter and 1 half) in 3,500 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 53 Bagdad Road?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH is listed for $1,250,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $357 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on September 28, 2026.
Where is 53 Bagdad Road located?
53 Bagdad Road is in Durham, New Hampshire 03824, in Strafford County.
Location notes from the MLS: walking trails, in town, near shopping, near public transit, near railroad and near school(s).
How much land comes with 53 Bagdad Road?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH sits on 0.46 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as corner lot, landscaped and level.
It has 226 feet of road frontage (paved, public maintained road and public).
Zoning: RA.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
The MLS notes easements; review them in the deed and title work.
How is 53 Bagdad Road heated?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH is heated by forced air and propane, per the MLS.
Cooling: central air.
Does 53 Bagdad Road have town water and sewer?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: 200+ amp service and generator ready (Eversource).
Other utilities: cable available.
Is there a basement at 53 Bagdad Road?
Yes. 53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as concrete, concrete floor, full, interior stairs, storage space, sump pump, unfinished and basement stairs.
What features does 53 Bagdad Road have?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH: dining area, 1 fireplace, in-law/ADU, in-law floorplan, kitchen island, kitchen/dining, kitchen/living and laundry hook-ups.
Outside: deck and covered porch.
Flooring: hardwood and tile.
Listed appliances: disposal, ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher, range hood, microwave, gas range, ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator, propane water heater and on demand water heater; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
Does 53 Bagdad Road have a garage?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH has a 2-car garage and a paved driveway.
Parking details: attached, auto open, direct access, driveway, garage and parking spaces 6+.
What schools serve 53 Bagdad Road?
The MLS places 53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH in the Oyster River Cooperative school district.
Listed schools: Moharimet School (elementary), Oyster River Middle School (middle) and OysterRive (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 53 Bagdad Road still available?
Yes. 53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5111735).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 53 Bagdad Road?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH is listed by Heidi Spencer of Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH (603-334-1900).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 53 Bagdad Road?
53 Bagdad Road in Durham, NH is a single-family home built in 2026.
The MLS lists its style as Antique, Colonial, Gambrel, Multi-Family, with two stories.
Construction status: new construction.
How does the price of 53 Bagdad Road compare with other Durham listings?
At $1,250,000, 53 Bagdad 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 do I schedule a showing of 53 Bagdad Road?
To see 53 Bagdad 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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