Back on the market - due to no fault of the seller! Discover the potential in this charming 1860 single-family home. Offering over 1,600 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features timeless character throughout—including arched doorways, built-ins and a bright four season sunroom that fills up with natural light. The layout provides a great foundation for those ready to bring their vision to life. With some updates and TLC, this property offers the chance to build instant equity—perfect for investors or first-time home buyers looking to make a house their own. Outside, enjoy a two-car detached garage and a manageable yard, all in a convenient location close to schools, shopping, and just 10 minutes from downtown Dover and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. A wonderful opportunity to combine classic charm with modern updates in a desirable Seacoast location. Being sold as is - Showing by appointment only, call/text/email agent to set up showing.
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Listed by: The Aland Realty Group
Bought with: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
$280,000
178 High Street, Somersworth, NH 03878
3beds
1,619sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$282,000 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$2,947 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,000
$237,000 - $336,000
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Two-car detached garageManageable yardBright four season sunroomArched doorways
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Listed by:
Molly DiSalvo,
The Aland Realty Group 603-501-0463
Bought with:
Aliceon Wetherbee
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5066688
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Bulkhead,Full,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,179
- Total interior livable area: 1,619 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,619
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 195
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Near Shopping, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: SMSWM10B85L0
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Gas On-Site
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Somersworth
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Sold | $280,000-6.6%$173/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5066688 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $299,900$185/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5066688 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Contingent | $299,900$185/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5066688 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+36.4%$185/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5066688 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2020 | Sold | $219,900+4.8%$136/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4832369 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $209,900+7.6%$130/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates/Bridge Realty #4832369 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2019 | Listing removed | $195,000$120/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates/Bridge Realty #4754825 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2019 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$120/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates/Bridge Realty #4754825 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $200,000-7.4%$124/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates/Bridge Realty #4754825 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2017 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2017 | Price change | $1,600-5.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $216,000+44.1%$133/sqft |
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| 2/4/2003 | Sold | $149,900+82.8%$93/sqft |
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| 7/2/1998 | Sold | $82,000$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,313 +12.4% | $337,600 +76.1% |
| 2023 | $5,617 +4.3% | $191,700 |
| 2022 | $5,385 +2% | $191,700 |
| 2021 | $5,278 -1.1% | $191,700 |
| 2020 | $5,339 +1.3% | $191,700 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $5,268 +7.1% | $193,100 +31.2% |
| 2018 | $4,918 +1% | $147,200 |
| 2017 | $4,871 +3.2% | $147,200 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $4,718 -2.1% | $146,900 -1.7% |
| 2015 | $4,818 +3.6% | $149,400 |
| 2014 | $4,652 | $149,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03878
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMaple Wood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Somersworth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASomersworth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Idlehurst Elementary
- Middle: Somersworth Middle School
- High: Somersworth High School
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- New Hampshire
- Strafford County
- Somersworth
- 03878
- 178 High Street
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