Strafford County and Durham Town property record for 557 Bay Rd, Durham, NH 03824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,038 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 5.3 acres (230,868 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,333 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $42,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DRHM M:239 L:8 |
| Primary APN | DRHM M:239 L:8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,038 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,378 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,130 sqft |
| Basement Area | 618 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 618 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 230,868 sqft (5.3 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
| Account Number | 4386 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 BAY RD |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03824-3440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM TOWN NH |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
557 Bay Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Strafford County and Durham Town records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 BAY RD, DURHAM, NH 03824-3440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMERICAN NBRHD MTG ACCPTNC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4634 / 295 |
| Transfer Doc | 003983-729 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM TOWN NH |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 557 BAY RD, DURHAM, NH 03824-3440 |
| Document Number | 0046340313 |
| Book / Page | 004634 / 000313 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $222.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 557 BAY RD DURHAM NH 038243440, DURHAM, NH 03824-3440 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM TOWN NH |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 557 BAY RD, DURHAM, NH 03824-3440 |
| Document Number | 0045120689 |
| Book / Page | 004512 / 000689 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,750.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 15 CARPENDER RD NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 089011501, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901-1501 |
| Document Number | 45120694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 004512/000694 |
| Instrument | 13755 |
| Name | AMERICAN NBRHD MTG ACCPTNC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Bay Rd was $42,188, up 12.1% from the year before.
Source: Strafford County and Durham Town assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford County |
| County Subdivision | Durham Town |
| Unified School District | Oyster River Cooperative School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,188.00 (+12.09%) | $2,235,735 (+20.76%) Land $1,057,935 Building $1,177,800 | |
| 2024 | $37,639.00 | $1,851,420 Land $727,920 Building $1,123,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,727,640 | ||
| 2022 | $31,151.00 | $1,072,694 Land $393,894 Building $678,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Bay Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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 risk around 557 Bay Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Breezeline Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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