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$299,511$605 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

159 SOUTH RD

NEWBURY, NH 03255
1
Beds
1
Baths
495 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
5.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$300K
$284K low$315K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,204 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$210,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$154,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$353,875

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.48
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
55
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyMERRIMACK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.60
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Kearsarge Regional Elementary School - BradfordB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.8 mi
M
Kearsarge Regional Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.6 mi
H
Kearsarge Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi

District: Kearsarge Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03255These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.178
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.91

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.65%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,190
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,048
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

159 South Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Newbury 03255
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Merrimack County
  • Among the smallest homes in Newbury 03255
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Newbury 03255
  • Older than 86% of homes in Newbury 03255

What homes are worth in Newbury 03255

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$301K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Newbury 03255.

How it measures up in Newbury 03255

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newbury 03255.

Estimated value$299,511
CheaperTypical $688,776Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$605
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area495 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,013 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size5.6 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 159 South Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewbury 03255Merrimack County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,5112% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60579% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than495 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.6 ac86% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than193014% of homes19% of homes

About 159 South Rd

How much is 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH is $299,511 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $284,182 to $314,840. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH last sell?

159 South Rd, Newbury, NH last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH?

159 South Rd, Newbury, NH has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 495 square feet of living space and a 5.60-acre lot.

When was 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH built?

159 South Rd, Newbury, NH was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH?

159 South Rd, Newbury, NH is assigned to Kearsarge Regional Elementary School - Bradford (elementary), rated B; Kearsarge Regional Middle School (middle), rated C+; Kearsarge Regional High School (high), rated C. All sit in Kearsarge Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH compare to other homes in Newbury 03255?

Among the 1,602 homes in Newbury 03255, it is worth more than 2% of them ($299,511 against a typical $688,776), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($605 against a typical $356), it is bigger than almost none of them (495 ft² against a typical 2,013 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (5.6 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1930 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Merrimack County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 South Rd, Newbury, NH was $2,204. The county assessed it at $210,300.

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