Nestled in the prestigious community of Exeter, Captains Way offers an unparalleled blend of classic New Hampshire charm and sophisticated modern living. This expansive 11-room residence spans over 3,900 square feet, with a grand foyer and a sweeping open staircase. The home’s thoughtful layout is defined by hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout, leading you into a magnificent two-story great room. This centerpiece of the home is bathed in natural light and features custom built-in bookcases and integrated storage, providing both elegance and functionality for the modern family.The architectural depth of the home is further highlighted by a unique second staircase that ascends from the great room, offering a dramatic vantage point of the living space below. With four spacious bedrooms and a versatile floor plan, there is ample room for quiet retreats, home offices, or entertaining. Enjoy the screened in porch and brick patio for outdoor quiet time. This home is a rare find that captures the essence of refined New England comfort in one of the region's most sought-after locations. Close proximity to downtown Exeter, PEA, Amtrak and highways. Annual fee of HOA $750. HOA is responsible for maintenance of common areas including ponds, trails, shared leach systems, maintenance of all roadways not considered municipal roads.
Active under contract
Listed by: Ruffner Real Estate, LLC
Price cut: $900 (5/7)
$1,289,000
7 Captains Way, Exeter, NH 03833
4beds
3,982sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.81 Acres Lot
$1,276,500 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
H Lewis Ruffner,
Ruffner Real Estate, LLC lewruffner@gmail.com,
Florence Ruffner,
Ruffner Real Estate, LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5087655
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Wall Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Concrete,Walk-Up Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,847
- Total interior livable area: 3,982 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,982
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 149
Lot
- Size: 0.81 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Parcel number: EXTRM021L033
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Community, Leach Field, Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Exeter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,261,700
- Annual tax amount: $23,669
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
Estimated market value
$1,276,500
$1.21M - $1.34M
$5,680/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $1,289,000-0.1%$324/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,289,900+122.4%$324/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2007 | Sold | $580,000$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,446 +18.8% | $1,261,700 +78.8% |
| 2023 | $18,899 +8.2% | $705,700 |
| 2022 | $17,466 +3.3% | $705,700 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $16,915 +5.2% | $690,700 |
| 2019 | $16,073 +0.2% | $690,700 +18.5% |
| 2018 | $16,033 +2.7% | $583,000 |
| 2017 | $15,607 +2% | $583,000 |
| 2016 | $15,298 -6.5% | $583,000 -9% |
| 2015 | $16,369 +13.4% | $640,900 +15.7% |
| 2014 | $14,429 +3.1% | $553,700 |
| 2011 | $13,998 -1.5% | $553,700 -4.1% |
| 2010 | $14,205 +2.9% | $577,200 -6.4% |
| 2008 | $13,810 +11.3% | $616,500 -0.3% |
| 2007 | $12,413 | $618,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03833
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMain Street SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Cooperative Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 8/10Exeter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Exeter
- 03833
- 7 Captains Way




