281 Main St, Durham, NH 03824 Property Records

Strafford County and Durham Town property record for 281 Main St, Durham, NH 03824

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$160,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$5,814 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNDRHM M:203 L:3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNDRHM M:203 L:3
Alternative APN
  • 5237

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,064 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,064 sqft
Basement Area824 sqft
Unfinished Basement824 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,246 sqft (0.35 acres)
Garage TypeBasement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number5237
Street Address281 MAIN ST
CityDURHAM
StateNH
Zip03824-4707
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeORLI
Legal DescriptionLOT:3 CITY/MUNI/TWP:DURHAM
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionDURHAM TOWN NH
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract80203

Owner

Source: Strafford County and Durham Town records, as of January 26, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address12 MARGE PL, LAKE GROVE, NY 11755-2354
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0004525610
Deed Book / Page4525 / 610
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Strafford County and Durham Town assessment roll, as of April 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford County
County SubdivisionDurham Town
Unified School DistrictOyster River Cooperative School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2024$5,814.00 (+9.22%)$286,000 (+56.03%) Land $95,700 Building $190,300
2022$5,323.00$183,300 Land $77,400 Building $105,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2006)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of New Hampshire
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemUNH/DURHAM WATER SYS
state or territorial government · serves 16,000 people · EPA ID NH0691010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Fidium Fiber
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Breezeline
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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