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$794,421$211 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

261 N RIVER RD

LEE, NH 03861
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,769 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.
2.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$794K
$665K low$924K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$534,421
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$427,537
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.29%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$210,000
PEOPLES BANK · recorded Dec 17, 2012
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
SERVICE CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,621 (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.$602,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$232,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$369,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$598,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$587,860

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.Cape Cod
CountySTRAFFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Mast Way Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.8 mi
M
Oyster River Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.2 mi
H
Oyster River High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 mi

District: Oyster River Cooperative School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03861These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
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.4,610
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,064
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

261 N River 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 more than 90% of homes in Strafford County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Lee 03861
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Strafford County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Strafford County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Strafford County

What homes are worth in Lee 03861

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

This home
$325K$1M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Lee 03861.

How it measures up in Lee 03861

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lee 03861.

Estimated value$794,421
CheaperTypical $629,680Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$211
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area3,769 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,966 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size2.09 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 261 N River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLee 03861Strafford County
Estimated valuepricier than$794,42185% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2119% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than3,769 ft²93% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.09 ac56% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than199765% of homes71% of homes

About 261 N River Rd

How much is 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH is $794,421 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $664,541 to $924,301. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH last sell?

261 N River Rd, Lee, NH last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH?

261 N River Rd, Lee, NH has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,769 square feet of living space and a 2.09-acre lot.

When was 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH built?

261 N River Rd, Lee, NH was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH?

261 N River Rd, Lee, NH is assigned to Mast Way Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Oyster River Middle School (middle), rated A-; Oyster River High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Oyster River Cooperative School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH compare to other homes in Lee 03861?

Among the 1,984 homes in Lee 03861, it is worth more than 85% of them ($794,421 against a typical $629,680), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($211 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,769 ft² against a typical 1,966 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (2.09 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1997 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Strafford County, it is worth more than 90% 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 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N River Rd, Lee, NH was $16,621. The county assessed it at $602,000.

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