Welcome to this charming Cape-style home nestled on a corner lot in a quiet and desirable neighborhood in the heart of Somersworth. This warm and inviting property features classic New England charm with tasteful updates throughout. Lovely fenced back yard is great for pets or kids alike. This property currently enjoys a licensed in-law apartment or rental ADU, providing rental income to offset the mortgage or taxes. Enjoy a spacious living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and new appliances. Lovely wood floors and tile in the main house and LVP in the rental. The first floor bedroom and smaller bedroom/office offers convenient one-level living, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide flexible space for a larger family or guests. The ADU is also separated from the house by an enclosed porch/mudroom. In the expansive basement, you will find 2 separate laundry areas, a utility sink and workshop space with outside access and interior stairs for owner. The rental ADU has two separate entrances, and it's own washer and dryer and private basement storage area. Just minutes from Wentworth-Douglas hospital, downtown Dover, local shopping, public transportation and schools. This home offers comfort, character and convenience all in one. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful Somersworth gem your own. Showings for this property will start with an OPEN HOUSE Saturday 9/27/25 at 10am - 6pm Send your buyers!
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Listed by: C.G. Shepherd Realty, LLC
Bought with: BHHS Verani Salem
$505,000
3 Bennett Street, Somersworth, NH 03878
4beds
1,931sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.35 Acres Lot
$511,600 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$3,456 Estimated rent
Home value
$511,600
$440,000 - $593,000
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First floor bedroomWood floorsAmple cabinet spacePrivate basement storage areaExpansive basementCorner lotDining room
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Listed by:
Debbie Goodwin,
C.G. Shepherd Realty, LLC 603-863-3278
Bought with:
Julia A Shepherd
BHHS Verani Salem
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5062609
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Stove, Domestic Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Exterior Stairs,Sump Pump,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Basement Stairs,Walk-Up Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,867
- Total interior livable area: 1,931 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,931
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Unpaved
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Hard Surface Flooring, Paved Parking
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Shed
- Fencing: Full
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 241
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Street Lights, In Town, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: SMSWM08B27L0
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Community
- Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Multi Phone Lines
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Somersworth
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $505,000+2%$262/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5062609 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Contingent | $495,000$256/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5062609 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000+12.5%$256/sqft |
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| 11/27/2023 | Sold | $440,000-2.2%$228/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4973005 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Contingent | $450,000$233/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4973005 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $450,000+28.6%$233/sqft |
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| 9/21/2022 | Sold | $350,000+0.3%$181/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4924267 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $349,000-6.9%$181/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4924267 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $375,000+228.9%$194/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2019 | Sold | $114,009-6.6%$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2019 | Price change | $122,000-10.6%$63/sqft |
Source: RealHome Services and Solutions Inc/NH #4755321 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2019 | Price change | $136,400-9.8%$71/sqft |
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| 6/29/2019 | Price change | $151,200-10.3%$78/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Price change | $168,500-6.3%$87/sqft |
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| 12/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $179,900-30.1%$93/sqft |
Source: BHG Masiello Rochester #4670013 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2005 | Sold | $257,500+125.9%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2002 | Sold | $114,000$59/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,804 +16.9% | $417,300 +83.1% |
| 2023 | $6,677 +23.3% | $227,900 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $5,416 +2% | $192,800 |
| 2021 | $5,308 +15.9% | $192,800 +17.3% |
| 2020 | $4,579 +2.1% | $164,400 |
| 2019 | $4,485 -30% | $164,400 -14.3% |
| 2018 | $6,411 +1% | $191,900 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $6,347 +3% | $191,800 |
| 2016 | $6,161 -0.4% | $191,800 |
| 2015 | $6,186 +7% | $191,800 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $5,783 | $185,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03878
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMaple Wood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Somersworth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- NASomersworth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Maple Wood Elementary
- Middle: Somersworth Middle School
- High: Somersworth High School
- District: Somersworth
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
- 3 Bennett Street
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