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Property Description
Located in the heart of downtown Exeter, close to restaurants, shopping, Swasey Park, Farmers Market, summer concerts, holiday parades, and PEA campus. This bright and sunny townhouse with elevator access features 2 bedrooms, open concept living and dining area, kitchen with granite countertops, 1.5 baths and washer and dryer on the 2nd floor. Bedroom skylights with room darkening shades. There is a bedroom with twin Murphy beds and desk. Ample closet space, hardwood floors and carpeting. Easy access to Rt. 101 & 95. Private parking for McReel residents and visitors. Secure entrance to residential units. McReel is a mixed use building with commercial and residential units. NO PETS ALLOWED in residential units.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 196 Water St #18
General
- Price: $449,000
- Taxes: $7,692 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5056376
- Updated: 2/16/2026
- Added to Site: 188 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Draperies, Passenger Elevator, Energy Rated Skylight(s), Window Treatment, 2nd Floor Laundry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Location
- County: Rockingham
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,213
- Finished Total: 1,213 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,213 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 18
Lot Features
- Frontage: No Road Frontage
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Common/Shared
- Zoning: Condo
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $370.16
- Other Fee: Fee 1: $375
- Other Fee Type: Fee 1 Includes: Condo Association Fee, Plowing, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Other Fee Freq.: Fee 1 Frequency: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $7,692
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Surveyed: Yes
- Block: 48
- Lot Number: 18
Listed by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC, Florence Ruffner
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Schools
Schools serving 196 Water St #18
School Districts:Exeter School District, Exeter Regional Cooperative School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Main Street School 40 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833 | PK-2 | 0.3 mi |
Lincoln Street Elementary School, Exeter, NH 25 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH 03833 | 3-5 | 0.4 mi |
Cooperative Middle School 100 Academic Way, Stratham, NH 03885 | 6-8 | 2.5 mi |
Exeter High School 1 Blue Hawk Drive, Exeter, NH 03833 | 9-12 | 3.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 196 Water St #18
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2025
Price Reduced
$449,000
-8.18%
MLS
8/13/2025
Listed
$489,000
31.62%
MLS
3/20/2023
Sold
$371,533
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 196 Water St #18
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,661
-7%
$262,000
39%
2023
$5,035
-11%
$188,000
-17%
2022
$5,638
25%
$227,800
21%
2021
$4,514
-2%
$188,000
—
2020
$4,604
5%
$188,000
—
2019
$4,375
13%
$188,000
34%
2018
$3,867
3%
$140,600
—
2017
$3,764
3%
$140,600
1%
2016
$3,653
3%
$139,200
—
2015
$3,555
3%
$139,200
5%
2014
$3,456
—
$132,600
—
2013
$3,452
—
$132,600
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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196 Water Street #18, Exeter, NH 03833 (MLS# 5056376) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 196 Water Street #18 is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on August 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 196 Water Street #18? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Exeter? You can browse all Exeter real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

