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26 Mathes Cove

Durham, NH 03824

3 beds
3 baths
2,204 sqft
~3 acre lot
$585 per sqft
1967 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of PRIME_MLS / Jeanette Bandouveres / Great Island Realty LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 13, 2025 •

MLS# 5040513 —

The Building

Year Built:

1967
Pre-Construction:

No
Construction Status:

Existing
Construction Materials:

Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior, Shake Siding
Architectural Style:

Cape
Roof:

Shingle - Asphalt
Foundation:

Concrete
Features - Accessibility:

1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
Total Stories:

1.5
Approx SqFt Total:

2204
Approx SqFt Total Finished:

2,204 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:

2,204 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:

0 Sqft
Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade Source:

Assessor
Approx SqFt Finished Building Source:

Assessor
Approx SqFt Unfinished Building Source:

Assessor
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:

Assessor

Interior

Total Rooms:

6
Features - Interior:

Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Storage - Indoor, Laundry - Basement, Attic - Walkup
Flooring:

Carpet, Laminate
Basement:

Yes
Basement Description:

Climate Controlled, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Finished, Full, Insulated, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access
Basement Access Type:

Interior

Location

Map:

218
Latitude:

43.122474000000999
Longitude:

-70.881542999999994

The Property

Property Type:

Single Family
Property Class:

Residential
Owned Land:

Yes
Seasonal:

No
Lot Features:

Country Setting, Level, Open, View, Water View, Waterfront, Near Paths, Neighborhood, Tidal
Lot SqFt:

139,828 Sqft
Lot Acres:

3 Sqft
Zoning:

RC
Exterior Features:

Docks, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Private Dock, Shed
Driveway:

Paved
Road Frontage:

Yes
Road Frontage Length:

300 Sqft
Waterview:

Yes
Waterfront:

Yes
Waterfront Rights:

Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name:

Oyster River
Water Body Type:

Bay
Water Access Details:

Beach Access, Dock Access
Water Body Access:

Yes
Water Frontage Length:

660 Sqft
Water Restrictions:

Unknown

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Taxes TBD:

No
Tax - Gross Amount:

$13,337

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour
Price Per SqFt:

585.3
Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Propane, Electric, Gas Heater

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable - Available
Sewer:

Septic
Electric:

Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Source:

Private

Appliances

Appliances:

Cooktop - Electric, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Gas

Schools

School District:

Oyster River Cooperative

The Community

Covenants:

Yes
Assessment Year:

2023
Assessment Amount:

651200

Parking

Garage:

Yes
Garage Capacity:

2
Parking:

Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Paved, Attached

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,290,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,907
Taxes	$1,111
Insurance	$354
Utilities	$508 See report
Total	$8,880/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/13/25 May 13, 2025	Listed / Active	PRIME_MLS	$1,290,000

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