The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03874 sells for about $618,075, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,513 a month.
ZIP 03874 — Seabrook
The housing market in 03874 remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation, reflecting strong demand for coastal New Hampshire real estate. While interest rates have tempered some buyer activity, the limited supply of single-family homes continues to support a seller-favorable environment. Market conditions are expected to remain stable as the area continues to attract commuters and retirees.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who value coastal access and proximity to major regional employment centers while seeking a suburban-coastal lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 03874, Rockingham County NH
Seabrook generally experiences crime rates consistent with regional averages for coastal New Hampshire towns, with property crime being the most frequently reported category.
Public schools serving the area are part of the SAU 21 district, generally maintaining average to above-average performance ratings in state assessments.
The area faces moderate risk from coastal storm surges and flooding due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, necessitating adherence to FEMA flood zone guidelines.
Economic momentum is driven by the retail corridor along Route 1 and proximity to the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant, which remains a significant regional employer.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Seabrook, which utilizes a local tax rate applied to the assessed value of real estate; there is no state income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Residents primarily commute via U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 95, providing access to employment hubs in Portsmouth, NH, and the Greater Boston area.
The area features extensive access to Seabrook Beach, various town parks, and proximity to the salt marshes, offering significant outdoor and coastal recreational opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by seasonal workers and commuters seeking coastal living, with rents trending upward.
The local economy is anchored by the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant and a robust retail sector along the U.S. Route 1 corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-95 serving as the primary artery for regional transit.
Development is currently focused on mixed-use projects near the town center and infrastructure improvements to manage coastal traffic.
The Rockingham County assessment regime relies on periodic town-wide revaluations to ensure property tax equity.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and the SAU 21 school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's coastal location and associated flood and wind risk profiles.
New Hampshire continues to see net positive domestic migration, largely from Massachusetts.
New Hampshire is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 03874 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Water Country Water Park4.110.8 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen4.518.5 mi
- Academy Lanes4.415.3 mi
- Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center4.412.3 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.218.3 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.8 mi
- The Brook4.22.5 mi
- Topsfield Fairgrounds4.318.5 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.413.5 mi
- New England Dragway4.812.6 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.64.2 mi
- The Brook4.22.5 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.110.8 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.62.2 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.612.9 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.714.6 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.713.8 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.612.9 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.418.2 mi
- Albacore Park4.714.1 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.64.2 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.62.2 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.612.9 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.712.8 mi
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse4.87.1 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.515.7 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.413.7 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.613.4 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.48.7 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.27.2 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.412.1 mi
- Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (Amesbury Location)4.56 mi
- Renaissance Golf Club4.612.1 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.8 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.53.5 mi
- Tendercrop Farm4.77.1 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.610.7 mi
- Todd Farm Flea Market4.611.7 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.629.6 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.613.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular public coastal beach area.
Protected conservation land and walking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.