Rockingham County and Exeter Town property record for 85 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 5,472 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,911 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | EXTR M:072 L:029 |
| Primary APN | EXTR M:072 L:029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,472 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 10,992 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,940 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 2,532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,964 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | H0200R |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 WATER ST |
| City | EXETER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03833-2513 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | WC |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | EXETER TOWN NH |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 106200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Exeter Waterfront Commercial Historic District listed 1980 · 71 contributing resources · NRIS 80000299 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
85 Water St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since August 2002.
Source: Rockingham County and Exeter Town records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 WATER ST, EXETER, NH 03833-2456 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3815 / 920 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Water St was $9,911, down 34.6% from the year before.
Source: Rockingham County and Exeter Town assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Town |
| Secondary School District | Exeter Regional Cooperative School District (06 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Exeter School District (PK - 05) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,911.00 (-34.57%) | $528,300 (-37.96%) Land $366,700 Building $161,600 |
| 2024 | $15,148.00 (-16.81%) | $851,500 (+25.24%) Land $366,700 Building $484,800 |
| 2023 | $18,208.00 (+8.2%) | $679,900 (-) Land $317,800 Building $362,100 |
| 2022 | $16,828.00 | $679,900 Land $317,800 Building $362,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 85 Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 26, 2025 · 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 units insured incl. 7 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 47 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 47 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2014 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Water St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EXETER WATER DEPT serves 12,236 people · EPA ID NH0801010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 279 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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