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. Updates in 2024 include granite countertops, kitchen sink & faucet, Rheem water heater, and new furnace. 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 • 603-610-8500
$299,000
17 Watercress Drive, Rochester, NH 03868
2beds
1,440sqft
Manufactured Home
Built in 2003
-- sqft lot
$294,000 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached one-car garageInviting two-bedroom two-bath homePlenty of living spaceTwo bathrooms adds convenienceOpen-concept layout
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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: Plowing, Recreation, Trash, Park Rent
- 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
$294,000
$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 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03868
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