Exeter, NH homes for sale
Compare Exeter homes and condos with downtown, the train station and your daily trips in mind. Use local reports and property-specific research to plan a purchase or sale.
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Before you choose a home
Buying, living and selling in Exeter
Downtown and older homes
For a home near Exeter's historic center, compare the building's condition, parking and outdoor space as carefully as the address. Before budgeting exterior changes, check whether the property is in a local historic district and discuss the proposed work with the town. Exeter's Historic District Commission publishes guidance and applications; an older building's age alone does not establish its district status.
Exeter historic-district guidance →A condo, a house or a different ownership arrangement?
Compare total monthly costs and maintenance responsibilities, not just asking prices. For a condo, request the association budget, reserves, rules and information about planned work. For a detached or manufactured home, confirm what land is included, any land lease and the property's utility arrangements. Use the current listing documents to establish what each offering includes.
Browse Exeter condos →Build a realistic travel routine
Exeter has an Amtrak Downeaster stop, but living in town does not make every address a walk to the train. Test the route from a home to the station and your regular destinations. Check the operator's current timetable, parking and station details before relying on rail for a daily trip; no fixed commute time fits every household.
Exeter station and current travel information →Selling an Exeter home
Start with sales that match your property type, condition and location. A downtown condo, a detached house and a home on leased land need different comparisons. Gather improvement records and relevant association or ownership documents before choosing a preparation budget. Use the dated town report as context, then request a review of the sales and competing homes most relevant to your address.
Discuss your Exeter home sale →Planning a move on the Seacoast
How much upkeep fits your plans?
Compare a house's inspection findings and maintenance needs with a condo's fees, reserves and upcoming projects. Include both in your ownership budget.
Use these questions to compare Exeter homes, then talk through your shortlist.
Find your place in Exeter
Take a closer look at neighborhood boundaries and local school areas, then explore homes in the places that interest you.
Current listing snapshot
Exeter market stats
These figures describe all properties matching this search and its filters, across every results page. Asking prices are not closed sale prices.
- Matching properties
- 73
- Median asking price
- $449,900
- Average days on market
- 56
Retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 11:58 PM Eastern. Listing coverage varies by source.
Market update
Exeter housing market update
September 2026 · Current as of October 5, 2026 · Single-family residences
$736,000
Median sale price
Year to date
−12.9%
62
Homes sold
Year to date
−24.4%
72
Under contract
Year to date
−23.4%
18
Homes for sale
September 2026
−25.0%
Changes compare with the same period one year earlier.
Exeter recorded 6 single-family sales in September 2026, compared with 8 in September 2025. The monthly median sale price was $698,500, compared with $667,000.
Through September, 62 homes had sold, compared with 82 in the same period of 2025. The year-to-date median sale price was $736,000, compared with $845,000.
The September report lists 18 homes for sale, compared with 24 a year earlier. Reported days on market until sale were 7, compared with 25.
The monthly median reflects only 6 closings. The mix of homes sold can substantially affect it; this is not a measure of an individual home's value change.
Source: New Hampshire REALTORS® Local Market Update — September 2026, Exeter, Single Family Residence. Data from PrimeMLS and ShowingTime Plus. Current as of October 5, 2026. View the Exeter report or browse the New Hampshire REALTORS® report library.
Median sales price does not account for seller concessions and/or downpayment assistance.
Exeter is in Rockingham County, where the median single-family home sold for $680,000 in September 2026, up 2.3% year over year. County figures from New Hampshire REALTORS®; see the September 2026 market report.
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Orientation
Exeter at a glance
Where Exeter sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Rockingham County
- Local market
- Exeter & Great Bay
- New Hampshire region
- The Seacoast
Community profile
- Land area
- 19.7 sq mi
- Population
- 16,151
- People per square mile
- 819.8
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Property taxes
Exeter property tax rate
Exeter’s 2025 nominal tax rate is $18.76 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Municipal
$4.48 per $1,000
County
$0.63 per $1,000
State education
$1.19 per $1,000
Local education
$12.46 per $1,000
The four components add to the $18.76 per $1,000 total rate. Rates set by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration for 2025; source data.
Your tax bill is based on the property’s assessed value, which may differ from its purchase price. Use the assessment on the property record with the property tax calculator, or read the New Hampshire property tax guide.
Housing
Housing around Exeter
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Exeter. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $455,004
- Median gross rent
- $1,856/mo
- Housing units
- 6,900
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Average commute
- 24.8 min
Where Exeter sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Portsmouth, NH
- 11 mi
- Manchester, NH
- 26 mi
- Boston, MA
- 43 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Exeter, NH
- 0.2 mi
Exeter, NH is served by Amtrak Downeaster. Check current schedules with the operator.
Selling in Exeter
What could your Exeter home sell for?
Start with comparable sales, your home's condition and your timing. Michael Bean can help you put local market numbers in context and plan your next step.
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Local expertise
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Proximity
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FAQ
Exeter real estate questions
What should I check before renovating an older Exeter home?
Confirm the property's historic-district status and ask the town about the specific work before budgeting. Exeter's Historic District Commission provides guidance and applications. Building age by itself does not establish which reviews apply.
Can I plan a rail commute from Exeter?
Exeter has a Downeaster stop. Compare the current operator timetable and station parking information with your work hours, and test the route from the particular home. A town-wide travel estimate cannot establish your door-to-door commute.
How can I search homes for sale in Exeter, NH?
Use the Exeter search links on this page to see homes for sale, condos, upcoming open houses, or new and recently built homes. The full search lets you narrow by price, bedrooms and home type, then save and compare properties.
Where can I find the latest Exeter housing market report?
The market section below the listings shows the latest published Exeter report available on this site, with its reporting month and source. Open the full report for sales, prices and inventory. Report figures describe the stated period; current listings show today's available inventory.
How do I find out what my Exeter home is worth?
Use the local contact form to request a home value review. Include your property address, recent improvements and expected timing, and select Sell or Both. An agent can compare relevant sales and your home's details; a town-wide median price is not an estimate of an individual property's value.
Can I get help buying and selling in Exeter?
Yes. Select Buy, Sell or Both in the contact form and describe your plans. The town's assigned Bean Group agent can help with next steps. If you already work with a Bean Group agent, your existing relationship is retained.
Where is Exeter, New Hampshire?
Exeter is an incorporated town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the Seacoast. Recorded land area is 19.7 square miles.
Which municipalities are near Exeter?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Stratham (2.1 mi), Kensington (3.7 mi), Newfields (4.1 mi), Hampton Falls (4.8 mi), East Kingston (4.9 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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