2 Thornton St Derry, NH 03038
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About 2 Thornton St
The Matthew Thornton House was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Built in 1736 this house was the residence of Matthew Thornton, a Signer of The Declaration of Independence for New Hampshire. He was a physician, politician and jurist from 1740 to 1779. The frame and floors of the main house are 18th century, but the exterior clapboarding and chimneys are replacements of the originals. In spite of undergoing considerable alterations over the years, this is the finest of the existing houses that have been associated with Matthew Thornton. The main house consists of 3 finished floors, 11 rooms total, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with an enclosed 19'x11' porch. Attached is the Back ELL which is currently is the family room which a kitchenette, 3/4 bath and one bedroom, ADU possibilities and very convenient to the private backyard and pool area. 2nd Dwelling: A 25'x26' dwelling with a wraparound enclosed porch has approximately 1400 sf and has been repainted and has new flooring. Interior rooms measurements are as follows: Kitchen: 11.10'x11.6', Dining area: 12.10'x12.6', Livingroom: 16.8'x11', Laundry room: 6.6'x5.2', Bedroom 1: 15'x10.10', Bedroom2: 18'x7.11', Bedroom 3/Office: 10.4'x9', Bathroom: 8'x6.4', Wrap around porch 29'x5'+15'x5.10' ***** Room sizes are approximate. Owner is a licensed NH real estate agent and has enjoyed living here for the past 56 years.
Highlights
Summary
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl Plank
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Paved
- Exterior: Fence - Partial, Guest House, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Enclosed, Windows - Double Pane, Windows - Triple Pane
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,400,000
- Price/SqFt: $291
- Annual Tax Amount: $14,004
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Fencing
- Directions: Rt.28 just north of the Derry Circle(rotary), on left.
- Year Built: 1736
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 4,800 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2 Acres
- MLS Number: 5044605
- Office Name: Elite CRL Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (603) 505-6460
- Office Email: rosstherrien@elitecrlrealty.com
- Listing Agent: Wilma Willson
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $677,200 | $14,004 |
| 2022 | $663,400 | $12,631 |
| 2021 | $490,500 | $12,145 |
| 2020 | $490,500 | $11,938 |
| 2019 | $415,600 | $10,855 |
| 2018 | $415,600 | $10,818 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Derry Village Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•28 S Main St
3
Grinnell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•6 Grinnell Rd
5
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•21 Eastgate Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,870. Residents of Derry, NH typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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New York & Company
Sam's Club
Family Dollar
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Chick-fil-A
White Castle
Boston Market
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Kia
Oldsmobile
Chevrolet
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Talk/Personality
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Frequently asked questions
About 2 Thornton St
The listing price of 2 Thornton St property is $1,400,000.
The property 2 Thornton St is land located in Derry, New Hampshire, 03038.
Active Listing: 2 Thornton St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2 Thornton St are: Derry Village Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Grinnell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), West Running Brook Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Londonderry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pinkerton Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Next Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Londonderry High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $14,004 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property 2 Thornton St is 2 acres.
The property 2 Thornton St is 4,800 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2 Thornton St is 1736.
This home is located at 2 Thornton St in Derry, NH and zip code 03038. This 4,800 square foot home, which was built in 1736, sits on a 2.00 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,400,000.
Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Derry, NH. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Derry, NH between April and May 2025 increased by 120%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 6 days, the median list price was $538,950.