$365,000
Under contractAbout this home
Welcome to "The Test of Time", a cherished 1780 Cape nestled on Creighton Street in the heart of Downtown Newmarket. Just up the hill awaits one of New Hampshire's most beloved mill towns, where historic stone buildings, locally owned shops, inviting cafés, restaurants, and the legendary Stone Church Music Club create a vibrant small-town lifestyle. Stroll in the opposite direction and you'll discover Schanda Park along the tidal Lamprey River, complete with a public boat launch, peaceful green space, and the historic fishing weir, a hidden Seacoast treasure where the river flows toward Great Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Standing proudly for nearly two and a half centuries, this remarkable antique has gracefully stood the test of time. Rich in character, the home showcases original gunstock corner posts, wide pine floors, and the craftsmanship that only an 18th-century home can offer, while thoughtful updates to the windows, roof, and heating systems provide everyday comfort. A handicap-accessible ramp leads into the sun-filled enclosed porch, creating a warm welcome and the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. Inside, the dining room, kitchen, and living spaces blend timeless charm with comfortable living. The first-floor bedroom offers convenient one-level living and features a whimsical nook some might call the "Harry Potter" closet, ideal as a reading hideaway, play space, pet retreat, or creative storage. Upstairs, two finished rooms offer flexible space for additional sleeping quarters, home offices, hobby rooms, or storage to fit your lifestyle. Outside, the charming .03-acre lot is your own pocket garden, filled with colorful perennial and annual blooms while requiring very little maintenance. Spend less time working in the yard and more time enjoying everything Downtown Newmarket has to offer from local restaurants and live music to kayaking the Lamprey River and exploring the Seacoast. "The Test of Time" is ready to welcome its next stewards!
Property details
- MLS
- Prime MLS
- MLS #
- 5099647
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Under contract
- Days on market
- 22
- On market date
- N/A
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
- District
- Newmarket School District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
- District
- Newmarket School District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
- District
- Newmarket School District
Walkability
Blended score for Newmarket's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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