Full of timeless charm and character, this beautifully maintained antique home offers a functional 3+ bedroom layout with flexible living space to fit a variety of needs. The finished third floor provides endless possibilities for guest rooms, a home office, playroom, or creative studio. Original details, including tin walls and ceilings, ornate powder-coated steam radiators, and refinished hardwood floors, showcase the home's rich history while thoughtful updates provide modern peace of mind. Recent improvements include a newly installed oil boiler and hot water heater, along with a recently replaced oil tank. Set on a large, beautifully landscaped lot, the grounds are a true highlight, featuring mature trees, vibrant perennial gardens, numerous fruit trees, and two spacious decks that create a peaceful outdoor retreat. The impressive 20' x 20' carriage house/garage offers approximately 1,200 square feet across three levels, providing exceptional space for storage, a workshop, studio, or future expansion. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Somersworth and downtown Berwick, Maine, with the restaurants, shopping, and conveniences of downtown Dover just a short drive away, this home offers the best of Seacoast living. Enjoy easy access to the scenic Salmon Falls River, local parks, commuter routes, and everything the surrounding communities have to offer, all while coming home to a property that has been lovingly cared for and filled with character.
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Listed by: Compass New England, LLC • Jenna Marquis
$389,900
17 Cliff Street, Somersworth, NH 03878
3beds
1,714sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two spacious decksTin walls and ceilingsNumerous fruit treesRefinished hardwood floorsFlexible living spacePeaceful outdoor retreatFinished third floor
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Jenna Marquis,
Compass New England, LLC 978-248-8081
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5098729
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Radiator, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,914
- Total interior livable area: 1,714 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,714
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Barn, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 3
- Stories: 3
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 200
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: SMSWM11B175L0
- Zoning description: R1AH
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somersworth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $392,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,569
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,900+110.8%$227/sqft |
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| 10/17/2016 | Sold | $185,000-2.6%$108/sqft |
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| 8/21/2016 | Pending sale | $189,900$111/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Portsmouth #4501909 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $189,900+0.5%$111/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Coastal Realty #4501909 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2003 | Sold | $188,900$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,347 +10.7% | $392,900 +73.4% |
| 2023 | $6,639 +4.3% | $226,600 |
| 2022 | $6,365 +2% | $226,600 |
| 2021 | $6,238 -1.2% | $226,600 |
| 2020 | $6,311 +2.1% | $226,600 |
| 2019 | $6,182 +0.5% | $226,600 +23% |
| 2018 | $6,154 +1% | $184,200 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $6,092 +15.1% | $184,100 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $5,293 -0.4% | $164,800 |
| 2015 | $5,315 +3.6% | $164,800 |
| 2014 | $5,132 | $164,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03878
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMaple Wood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Somersworth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- NASomersworth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- New Hampshire
- Strafford County
- Somersworth
- 03878
- 17 Cliff Street







