Strafford County and Rochester City property record for 85 Gear Rd, Rochester, NH 03839
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.78 acres (77,537 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,900 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,593 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38109 |
| Primary APN | 38109 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 77,537 sqft (1.78 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 85 GEAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03839-5602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCHESTER CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 84500 |
85 Gear Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Strafford County and Rochester City records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 GEAR RD, ROCHESTER, NH 03839-5602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3981 / 989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Gear Rd was $6,593, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Strafford County and Rochester City assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford County |
| Municipality | Rochester City |
| Unified School District | Rochester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,593.00 (+3.03%) | $430,900 (-) Land $118,600 Building $312,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,399.00 (-5.94%) | $430,900 (+63.03%) Land $118,600 Building $312,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,803.00 (+1.81%) | $264,300 (-) Land $52,000 Building $212,300 | $354,065 |
| 2022 | $6,682.00 | $264,300 Land $52,000 Building $212,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Gear Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 85 Gear 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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