Listed by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC · H Lewis Ruffner · lewruffner@gmail.com
Single Family Residence · Kensington, NH
2 Dow Lane, Kensington, NH
$487,500
Est. $2,465/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Sq Ft
- 1,816
- Built
- 1969
- MLS®
- #5117248
Property Description
From its address at 2 Dow Lane, this single-family home puts you in Kensington, New Hampshire. On offer: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,816 square feet of living space, at a list price of $487,500. The format is the classic one: a standalone, single-family home. Beyond the basics, the listing carries a 0.97-acre lot, 1969 construction and roughly $268 per square foot. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly. Browse more homes for sale in Kensington.
Welcome to a peaceful country setting in Kensington! Situated on a 1± acre corner lot, this expanded ranch offers an opportunity to bring your vision to life. Largely in original condition, the home is ready for updates and renovation, whether you choose to enhance its existing charm or explore possibilities for expansion. The house is available in "as is" condition. The grounds offer space for gardening and pets, while a pole barn provides versatile room for hobbies, recreation, or storage. Located within the SAU 16 Exeter school system with Kensington’s Sawyer Park and scenic walking trails, this property combines a rural setting with access to town amenities and commuter routes, including I-95, I-495, and Route 101. Discover the possibilities and make it your own!
Location Highlights
2 Dow Lane is a single family residence in Kensington, New Hampshire, listed at $487,500. That works out to about $268 per square foot, for a home built in 1969. It has been on the market for less than a day.
At this latitude, Kensington averages roughly 8.3 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
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
- 2
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,816
- Price / SqFt
- $268.45
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1969
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Kensington, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 1
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1969
- Zoning
- Residential
Interior Features
- Basement
- No
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Oil, Hot Air
- Rooms - Total
- 8
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,816
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,816
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 1,816
Location Information
- School - District
- Exeter School District SAU #16
Financial Details
- Electric Company
- Unitil
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $7,835
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- One and One Half
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Paved
- Foundation
- Concrete Slab
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Country Setting
- Lot - Acres
- 0.97
- Lot - SqFt
- 42,253
- Road Frontage Type
- Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 205
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Underground Oil Tank
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, Private
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5117248; Listed by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC · H Lewis Ruffner · lewruffner@gmail.com
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Kensington
- 13
- Average list price
- $1,165,245
- Price range
- $359,900 – $2,900,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,220/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $2,465
- Property Tax
- $653
- Home Insurance
- $102
Property tax: this home’s 2025 annual tax bill of $7,835, per PrimeMLS. The rest is an Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate: insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr and PMI below 20% down. A sale can trigger a reassessment; confirm with the town assessor and your lender.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 2 Dow Lane, Kensington, NH
Assigned Schools
- District
- Exeter School District SAU #16
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 2 Dow Lane cost?
2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH is listed for $487,500 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $268 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on November 9, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2 Dow Lane have?
2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1,816 square feet of finished living space.
What school district is 2 Dow Lane in?
The MLS places 2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH in the Exeter School District SAU #16.
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 2 Dow Lane still for sale?
Yes. 2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5117248).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 2 Dow Lane listed?
2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH is listed by H Lewis Ruffner of Ruffner Real Estate, LLC (603-772-6675).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 2 Dow Lane?
2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH is a single-family home built in 1969.
The MLS lists its style as Ranch, with one and a half stories.
What town is 2 Dow Lane in?
2 Dow Lane is in Kensington, New Hampshire 03833, in Rockingham County.
What is the lot size of 2 Dow Lane?
2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH sits on 0.97 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as corner lot and country setting.
It has 205 feet of road frontage (public).
Zoning: Residential.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
What are the annual property taxes for 2 Dow Lane?
Annual property taxes on 2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH are $7,835 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 Kensington assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 2 Dow Lane have?
2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH is heated by oil and hot air, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 2 Dow Lane?
2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well and private; sewer: 1000 gallon, leach field, private and septic tank.
Electric: 100 amp service and circuit breakers (Unitil).
Other utilities: underground oil tank.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 2 Dow Lane have a basement?
No. The MLS lists no basement at 2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH.
What parking does 2 Dow Lane have?
The MLS lists no garage at 2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH; parking is off a paved driveway.
How does the price of 2 Dow Lane compare with other Kensington listings?
At $487,500, 2 Dow Lane in Kensington, NH is priced below the $1,024,450 median asking price of the 10 single-family homes for sale in Kensington on PrimeMLS as of November 10, 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 2 Dow Lane in person?
To see 2 Dow Lane in Kensington, 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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