WELCOME to the quaint little town of Exeter New Hampshire!  A drive through the center of Exeter will make you feel like you're right smack dab in the middle of a Norman Rockwell painting!  Exeter is part of the Seacoast area of New Hampshire, and has a wonderful welcoming community spirit.

Located just minutes from commuter routes - 5-7 minutes to I-95, right off Route 101 (the major east-west highway) - this is a perfect spot for those looking for the great quality of life New Hampshire offers and are working out of the area.  Not only does Exeter have terrific access for highways, you can hop on the Amtrak Downeaster and head south to Boston or north to Portland Maine.  Commuting north, east, south, or west just doesn't get much easier than it is from Exeter!  The University of New Hampshire is just about 15-20 minutes away, in Durham.  Exeter is just minutes away from area beaches along the ocean.  And it's just 15 minutes from all that Portsmouth has to offer!!

Exeter is just loaded with all kinds of history!  Did you know that Exeter used to be the state capital of New Hampshire?  It was indeed, during the Revolutionary War!  Exeter was incorporated in 1638, and was at one time quite a ship-building center and West Indies trading port.  Exeter was also where the modern Republican Party as we know it was founded back in 1853 by Amos Tuck.

The first time the census was taken, Exeter recorded 1,722 residents.  It's grown a little over time, with a year-round population of just about 14,700 now.

        
    These are just some of the beautiful historic homes and buildings that can be found all around Exeter!

Real estate in Exeter is pretty diverse, from mobile homes to condos to single family homes to multi-family homes, as well as land and commercial properties.  There are presently 74 single family homes offered for sale, ranging in price from $229,900 to $2,250,000.  Days on market for these homes is averaging 167 days.  There are presently 11 homes under agreement, and those range from $269,000 to $575,000.  The average sold price for the last year on single family homes in Exeter was $433,313, and the average days on market was 104 days.

There are 84 condos presently for sale, and those range in value from $89,000 to $635,000, average days on market 162.  There are currently 9 condos under agreement, and those range in price from $114,900 t0 $389,900.  The average sold price of condos in Exeter for the last year was $199,908, and the average days on market was 116 days. 

Exeter is home to the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy, founded in 1781 by Colonel John Phillips.  This private secondary school serves students in grades 9 through 12, with the students coming from all over the world.  In addition to the campus being an absolutely beautiful addition to the beauty of Exeter itself, Exeter residents enjoy great benefits from the Academy.  As a resident of Exeter, you're able to use a number of the Academy facilities for free - library, tennis courts, musicals & plays, and much more. 

Exeter Hospital is a leading healthcare hospital offering a full range of comprehensive services, including a health and fitness facility.  And as if that weren't enough, the cafeteria in Exeter Hospital has been written about as offering food so good that locals go out to eat there!  They were even written up in the paper awhile back because their food was so good!

Downtown Exeter is just as quaint as it can be - lots of cute shops and great locally-owned restaurants, as well as one of the few remaining old-fashioned theaters with a soda fountain in it!  All of this is located right along the banks of the Exeter River.  The Bandstand, right in the heart of downtown, is the site of many community-centered events - concerts, fundraising, and more. 

It's no wonder so many people love living here and making it their HOME!!  If you're interested in exploring the charm and history of Exeter further,  ........... I'm at your service!!!

Ann Cummings
1-888-349-5678 x 3839