Welcome home to Watercress Drive in Rochester, where comfortable living meets a peaceful setting in sought-after 55+ Community of Tara Estates! This inviting two-bedroom, two-bath home offers an open-concept layout with plenty of living space to spread out and enjoy. Whether you’re hosting friends, gathering for a meal, or settling in for a cozy evening, the flowing layout makes it easy to feel connected while keeping everyday living comfortable. The two bedrooms offer space to unwind, with flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Having two bathrooms adds convenience, and the attached one-car garage makes coming and going easier through every New England season. But let’s talk about that porch! Picture yourself starting the morning with your favorite coffee, enjoying a little fresh air, and waving as neighbors stroll by. It’s just as inviting at the end of the day, a perfect place to pull up a chair, relax, and enjoy the quiet surroundings. Out back, the wooded setting provides a peaceful backdrop and a lovely touch of nature. From relaxed mornings to evenings spent with good company, this home has room for the moments that matter. Bring your favorite porch chair and imagine the possibilities, your next chapter could begin right here. Welcome Home!
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Listed by: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty • Melissa Lesniak
$299,000
17 Watercress Drive, Rochester, NH 03868
2beds
1,440sqft
Manufactured Home
Built in 2003
-- sqft lot
$294,100 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached one-car garageInviting two-bedroom two-bath homePlenty of living spaceTwo bathrooms adds convenienceOpen-concept layout
- 23 hours
- 120
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Lesniak,
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty 603-610-8500
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5112981
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved, Auto Open, Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 4, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Natural Shade
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 75
Lot
- Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Leased, Level, Wooded, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Rural, Near Hospital
Details
- Parcel number: RCHEM0224B0309L0218
- Zoning description: MFG in Park
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Portable Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MobileManufactured
- Property subtype: Manufactured Home
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Skirted, Slab w/ Frost Wall
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator Ready
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Battery Smoke Detector
- Senior community: Yes
HOA
- Amenities included: RV/Boat Storage, Snow Removal, Trash Removal
- Services included: Park Rent, Plowing, Recreation, Trash
- Additional fee info: Fee: $720
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,499
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$294,100
$279,000 - $309,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+19.6%$208/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5112981 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2023 | Pending sale | $249,900$174/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2023 | Contingent | $249,900$174/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4942933 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $249,900+163.1%$174/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4942933 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2015 | Sold | $95,000+72.7%$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2014 | Sold | $55,000$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,435 +0.1% | $231,300 +73.5% |
| 2023 | $3,431 +9.5% | $133,300 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $3,132 +2.6% | $123,900 |
| 2021 | $3,054 +0.2% | $123,900 |
| 2020 | $3,049 -1.2% | $123,900 |
| 2019 | $3,085 +3.6% | $123,900 +14.5% |
| 2018 | $2,978 +4.5% | $108,200 |
| 2017 | $2,849 +9.3% | $108,200 +17.4% |
| 2016 | $2,606 +0.4% | $92,200 |
| 2015 | $2,595 +2.4% | $92,200 |
| 2014 | $2,533 -2% | $92,200 -6% |
| 2013 | $2,586 +2.7% | $98,100 |
| 2012 | $2,519 +3.3% | $98,100 |
| 2011 | $2,439 -9% | $98,100 -12.6% |
| 2010 | $2,680 -17.4% | $112,200 -20.7% |
| 2009 | $3,246 +10.7% | $141,500 -3.5% |
| 2008 | $2,933 +9% | $146,700 |
| 2006 | $2,690 | $146,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03868
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