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Durham,NH 03824
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,970 sqft
Price per Sqft $277
MLS Listing ID 5047607
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 1
Construction Status Existing
Year Built 1963
Annual Tax Amount $12,844
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.630 Acres
Acres 0.63
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
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, local restaurants, libraries, town hall, and trails. 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 two primary suites, 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.
Location
State NH
County Nh-strafford
Area Nh-Strafford
Zoning RA
Body of Water River
Rooms
Basement Entrance Walkout
Basement Concrete,Daylight,Partially Finished,Stairs - Interior,Storage Space,Walkout
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan,Fireplace - Gas,Fireplace - Wood,Fireplaces - 3+,In-Law Suite,Primary BR w/ BA,Natural Light,Laundry - 1st Floor,Laundry - Basement
Cooling Central AC
Flooring Hardwood,Tile
Equipment Air Conditioner,Irrigation System,Smoke Detector
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description Heated Garage,Off Street
Utilities Available Gas - At Street,Gas - LP/Bottle
Roof Type Shingle - Asphalt
Building
Story 2
Foundation Concrete
Sewer Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Status Existing
Schools
Elementary Schools Mast Way School
Middle Schools Oyster River Middle School
High Schools Oyster River High School
School District Oyster River Cooperative