Welcome to the Cyrus Morse House (c. 1870), a classic New Englander nestled on a tree-lined street just steps from vibrant downtown Exeter. This historic gem sits on an oversized lot boasting a rare, park-like arboretum nurtured over the last quarter-century. The enchanting grounds feature exceptional specimen plantings, including a massive Maple, Hemlocks, Japanese Maples, a Stewartia tree, and a brilliant Blue Spruce, creating a private downtown oasis. Inside, the home showcases nineteenth-century craftsmanship with high ceilings, generous room proportions, and a rare architectural feature: two graceful, curved interior walls. Original light fixtures and authentic push-button switches preserve the home's historic soul, while its enduring durability is anchored by a substantial stone foundation and an attic structure supported by massive, hand-hewn, bark-covered timber beams. Steeped in local lore, the property was once home to Exeter’s oldest living citizen, William Langley, and later to Harvard graduate Adele Holevas, a beloved Phillips Exeter Academy music teacher who taught piano in the front living room. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of authentic Exeter heritage and enjoy the timeless ambiance of a true neighborhood landmark.
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Listed by: Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth
$1,120,000
12 Union Street, Exeter, NH 03833
3beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.42 Acres Lot
$1,065,200 Zestimate®
$509/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brilliant blue spruceGenerous room proportionsSubstantial stone foundationPrivate downtown oasisTree-lined streetAuthentic push-button switchesExceptional specimen plantings
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Listed by:
Nick Ponte,
Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth Cell:603-918-7593,
Jim Giampa,
Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5092051
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan
Features
- Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Indoor Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Plank
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete Floor,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Exterior Entry,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,428
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Natural Shade
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: EXTRM073L241
- Zoning description: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Battery Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Exeter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $509/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $595,500
- Annual tax amount: $11,172
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,065,200
$1.01M - $1.12M
$4,022/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,120,000+446.3%$509/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5092051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/1999 | Sold | $205,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,594 +19.1% | $595,500 +79.3% |
| 2023 | $8,894 +8.2% | $332,100 |
| 2022 | $8,219 +1.1% | $332,100 |
| 2020 | $8,133 +5.2% | $332,100 |
| 2019 | $7,728 -0.8% | $332,100 +17.2% |
| 2018 | $7,791 +4.9% | $283,300 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $7,426 +2% | $277,400 |
| 2016 | $7,279 +2.7% | $277,400 |
| 2015 | $7,085 -0.2% | $277,400 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $7,099 +3.1% | $272,400 |
| 2011 | $6,886 +2.7% | $272,400 |
| 2010 | $6,704 -10.2% | $272,400 -18.3% |
| 2008 | $7,466 +3.8% | $333,300 -7% |
| 2007 | $7,191 | $358,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03833
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln Street Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Cooperative Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Exeter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Street Elementary
- Middle: Cooperative Middle School
- High: Exeter High School
- District: Exeter
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Exeter
- 03833
- 12 Union Street
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