- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,970 sqft
- ~3/4 acre lot
- $277 per sqft
- 1963 build
- – on site
A rare chance to own a home with both literary legacy and an exceptional location. Once the residence of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Don Murray, this 5-bed, 4-bath home is nestled in Durham’s coveted Faculty Neighborhood within the Oyster River School District—just a short walk to downtown, the University of New Hampshire, the middle school, and local restaurants. The main level features a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a formal dining room that opens to a sun-drenched sunroom with walls of windows, leading to a private deck—perfect for outdoor dining. A graceful spiral staircase connects the sunroom to a lower-level office with its own backyard entrance, plus a flexible bonus room ideal for a studio or gym. A primary suite on the main level offers a luxurious retreat with its own private entrance, fireplace, and an en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, a second expansive primary suite features a fireplace and a jacuzzi bath, and three additional sunlit bedrooms share a full bath. With five fireplaces, central air conditioning, and thoughtful accessibility features—including a front porch ramp for step-free entry—this home is as functional as it is beautiful. A spacious heated two-car garage provides ample storage space. The serene backyard borders the Oyster River—offering rare natural beauty in such a prime location.
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Last updated Jun 20, 2025
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MLS# 5047607 —
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The Building
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Year Built:1963
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Pre-Construction:No
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Construction Status:Existing
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Construction Materials:Clapboard Exterior
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Architectural Style:Colonial
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Roof:Shingle - Asphalt
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Foundation:Concrete
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Equipment:Air Conditioner, Irrigation System, Smoke Detector
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Features - Accessibility:1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, Access Laundry No Steps, Access Mailboxes No Steps, Bathroom with Step-in Shower, No Stairs, No Stairs from Parking, Paved Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
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Total Stories:2
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Approx SqFt Total:3976
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Approx SqFt Total Finished:2,970 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:2,560 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:410 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade Source:Measured
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Approx SqFt Unfinished Below Grade:1006
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Approx SqFt Finished Building Source:Owner
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Approx SqFt Unfinished Building Source:Public Records
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Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:Measured
Interior
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Total Rooms:15
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Features - Interior:Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law Suite, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Basement
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Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Description:Concrete, Daylight, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Walkout
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Basement Access Type:Walkout
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Room 1 Level:1
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Room 2 Level:1
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Room 3 Level:1
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Room 4 Level:1
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Room 5 Level:1
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Room 6 Level:1
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Room 7 Level:1
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Room 8 Level:2
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Room 9 Level:2
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Room 10 Level:2
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Room 11 Level:2
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Room 12 Level:2
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Room 13 Level:Basement
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Room 14 Level:Basement
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Room 1 Type:Primary BR Suite
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Room 2 Type:Bath - 3/4
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Room 3 Type:Living Room
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Room 4 Type:Dining Room
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Room 5 Type:Kitchen
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Room 7 Type:Bath - 1/2
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Room 8 Type:Primary Bedroom
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Room 10 Type:Bath - Full
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Room 9 Type:Bedroom
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Room 6 Type:Sunroom
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Room 11 Type:Bedroom
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Room 12 Type:Bedroom
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Room 14 Type:Office/Study
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Room 13 Type:Bonus Room
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Rooms Level 1:Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 1: Sunroom
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Rooms: Level 2Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
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Rooms Level B:Level B: Bonus Room, Level B: Office/Study
Location
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Map:114
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Latitude:43.128696000001000
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Longitude:-70.923766000000001
The Property
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Property Type:Single Family
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Property Class:Residential
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Owned Land:Yes
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Seasonal:No
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Lot Features:River Frontage, Neighborhood
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Lot SqFt:27,443 Sqft
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Lot Acres:0 Sqft
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Zoning:RA
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Exterior Features:Deck, Window Screens, Handicap Modified
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Driveway:Paved
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Road Frontage:Yes
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Road Frontage Length:128 Sqft
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Waterfront:Yes
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Waterfront Rights:Exclusively Owned
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Water Body Name:Oyster River
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Water Body Type:River
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Water Restrictions:Unknown
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- No listing contact info available
Taxes
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Tax Year:2024
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Taxes TBD:No
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Tax - Gross Amount:$12,844
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:5
Baths
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Total Baths:4
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Full Baths:2
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Three Quarter Baths:1
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Price Per SqFt:277.78
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Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:No
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Propane, Oil
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Cooling:Central AC
Utilities
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Utilities:Gas - At Street, Gas - LP/Bottle
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Sewer:Public
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Electric:Circuit Breaker(s)
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas, Stove - Electric, Ice Maker-Stand Alone, Water Heater
Schools
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Elementary School:Mast Way School
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Middle Or Junior School:Oyster River Middle School
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High School:Oyster River High School
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School District:Oyster River Cooperative
The Community
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Covenants:No
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Easements:No
Parking
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Capacity:2
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Parking:Heated Garage, Off Street
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$825,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$4,417
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Taxes | $1,070 |
Insurance | $226 |
Utilities | $578 See report |
Total | $6,291/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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6/19/25
Jun 19, 2025
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Listed / Active | PRIME_MLS | $825,000 |