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Town Spotlight: Exeter NH

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Exeter, New Hampshire is a charming town located in Rockingham County, just west of the Atlantic Ocean. With a thriving downtown and incredibly easy access to Route 101 and I-95 (two of the major commuter routes in New Hampshire), Exeter is a very popular destination for homebuyers.

Phillips Exeter Academy

Exeter is home to Phillips Exeter Academy, an internationally renouned university-prepatory school for boarding and day students. Founded in 1781, Phillips Exeter is known worldwide for its academic, athletic and cultural programs. Students from all over world attend PEA creating a very diverse culture that spills into the downtown area. Sitting at a coffee shop downtown on any given day you see students walking through town or holding study sessions at the table next to you. It's a very vibrant atmosphere that gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling!

 

 

Great Location on the Seacoast

Exeter is centrally located between some of the best parts of the New Hampshire Seacoast. It is just 10 miles to the Atlantic Ocean and 17 miles to downtown Portsmouth. Route 101 and I-95 are both just minutes from Exeter, making a commute into Boston, Manchester or Portland, Maine quite easy. Whether you want to work or play in New Hampshire, it's all easy to do from the beautiful town of Exeter!

 


Real Estate in Exeter NH
Since Exeter is one of the more popular towns in Rockingham County, real estate is always in high demand here! SAU 16 is a popular school system, which contributes to the higher amount of buyers in the town. There are several different types of homes available in Exeter: older, historic in-town homes within walking distance to downtown, newer (or new construction) homes on the outskirts of downtown in neighborhoods and a few condominium communities and manufactured home communities.

Number of Homes on the Market TODAY - 153

Median LIST Price in the Last 60 Days - $298,486

Median SOLD Price in the Last 60 Days - $293,276

Number of Homes Sold in the Last 60 Days - 64

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