Listed by Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Chuck Clifford · 802-333-4701
Residential Income · Orford, NH
978 Dartmouth College Highway, Orford, NH
$398,000
$429,000 · changed Sep 24, 2026
Est. $2,013/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Sq Ft
- 2,237
- Built
- 1818
- MLS®
- #5081765
Property Description
From its address at 978 Dartmouth College Highway, this multi-family income property puts you in Orford, New Hampshire. On offer: 2,237 square feet of living space, at a list price of $398,000. As a multi-unit property it works two ways: live in one unit while the others pay the mortgage, or run the whole building as an investment. Beyond the basics, the listing carries a 5-acre lot, garage parking for 1 and 1818 construction. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly.
A true classic New England Farmhouse that has been totally renovated and is currently set up as a 2 unit home. Let your tenants help cover the mortgage or if you like it could easily be converted back to a large single family home. A nice community and great location. Just north of Orford Main Street, only minutes to I-91 and a short commute to the Hanover/Lebanon area.
Location Highlights
978 Dartmouth College Highway is a residential income in Orford, New Hampshire, listed at $398,000. That works out to about $178 per square foot, for a home built in 1818. It has been on the market for 7 months.
From here it is 23.2 miles to Owl's Nest Resort and 24.3 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street. At this latitude, Orford averages roughly 8.4 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
- SqFt
- 2,237
- Price / SqFt
- $177.92
- Property Type
- Residential Income
- Year Built
- 1818
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Town
- Orford, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 187
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Property Type
- Residential Income
- Year Built
- 1818
- Zoning
- none
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Water Heater off Boiler
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walk-up
- Basement Description
- Bulkhead, Full
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Hot Water
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 2,237
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 2,237
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 3,199
Location Information
- School - District
- Rivendell Interstate Sch Dist
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $6,301
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Clapboard Exterior, Wood Frame
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- 1.75
- Surveyed
- Yes
External Features
- Color
- white
- Driveway
- Gravel
- Foundation
- Concrete, Stone
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 1
- Lot Features
- Hilly, Level
- Lot - Acres
- 5
- Lot - SqFt
- 217,800
- Parking
- Carport
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 558
- Roof
- Standing Seam
- Sewer
- Concrete, Private
- Utilities
- Phone Connected
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, Private
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5081765; Listed by Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Chuck Clifford · 802-333-4701
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $6,766
- 2023
- $6,597
- 2022
- $6,428
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 Orford
- 13
- Average list price
- $653,808
- Price range
- $69,900 – $2,950,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,659/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $2,013
- Property Tax
- $564
- Home Insurance
- $83
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 978 Dartmouth College Highway, Orford, NH
Assigned Schools
- District
- Rivendell Interstate Sch Dist
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 978 Dartmouth College Highway cost?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH is listed for $398,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $178 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on April 2, 2026.
How big is 978 Dartmouth College Highway?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH has 2,237 square feet of finished living space.
What is the lot size of 978 Dartmouth College Highway?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH sits on 5 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as hilly and level.
It has 558 feet of road frontage (paved and public).
Zoning: none.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 978 Dartmouth College Highway?
Annual property taxes on 978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH are $6,301 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 Orford assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 978 Dartmouth College Highway have?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH is heated by baseboard, oil and hot water, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 978 Dartmouth College Highway?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well and private; sewer: concrete and private.
Electric: circuit breakers.
Other utilities: phone connected.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 978 Dartmouth College Highway have a basement?
Yes. 978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH has a basement with walk-up access.
The MLS describes it as bulkhead and full.
What are the key features of 978 Dartmouth College Highway?
The MLS lists these appliances at 978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH: water heater off boiler; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What parking does 978 Dartmouth College Highway have?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH has a 1-car garage and a gravel driveway.
Parking details: carport.
What school district is 978 Dartmouth College Highway in?
The MLS places 978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH in the Rivendell Interstate Sch Dist school district.
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 978 Dartmouth College Highway still for sale?
Yes. 978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5081765).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 978 Dartmouth College Highway listed?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH is listed by Chuck Clifford of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty (802-333-4701).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 978 Dartmouth College Highway?
978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, NH is a multi-family income property built in 1818.
The MLS lists its style as Farmhouse, with 1.75 stories.
What town is 978 Dartmouth College Highway in?
978 Dartmouth College Highway is in Orford, New Hampshire 03777, in Grafton County.
How can I see 978 Dartmouth College Highway in person?
To see 978 Dartmouth College Highway in Orford, 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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