The Fizbit

Fizbo Market Record — March 27, 2026 Among the 4 active house listings in Rochester, 19 Alder Creek Lane sits at the 25th price percentile within the city at $625,000, meaning three-quarters of comparable Rochester house inventory is priced at or above this level. Statewide, the property lands at the 67th percentile against the New Hampshire median of $379,000, confirming this as an upper-tier asset in the broader NH context. With only 3 comparable listings sharing the same 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom configuration in Rochester, the competitive set is tight. At 2,581 square feet, this colonial is priced at approximately $242 per square foot, compared to the city average of $222 per square foot. That 9 percent premium over the Rochester average is not a red flag in isolation, but it is a number a buyer's agent will surface immediately. The question for the listing agent is whether the premium is defensible on the merits of the 2026 mechanical upgrades — new roof, furnace, hot water heater, and central air — which collectively represent $30,000 to $60,000 in capital expenditure avoided by the buyer in the near term. The 1.95-acre lot at 84,942 square feet is a genuine differentiator in a Rochester market where typical residential parcels run considerably smaller. Cul-de-sac positioning adds privacy without isolation. The interior configuration — soaring ceilings, skylights, granite kitchen with center island opening to the family room, and a primary suite with new tiled bath and walk-in closet with integrated laundry — represents a finish level that is not standard for the Rochester price band. These are features buyers typically encounter in higher-priced Seacoast or Lakes Region inventory. The property has logged only 2 days on market, yet the listing notes reference an offer deadline of Monday, March 2 at noon — a structure that strongly implies multiple-offer expectations from the listing agent. That competitive signal is consistent with the Rochester market dynamics at the $600,000-plus price point: qualified buyers in this range are active, and well-maintained colonial inventory with mechanical certainty generates early offer activity. The fenced backyard and propane fireplace round out a feature set that appeals to families with children or pets. The beds and baths per household metric tells a supportive story. At 3 bedrooms versus the city average of roughly 2.75 and 3 bathrooms against a city average of approximately 2.5, this property is above Rochester norms on both dimensions, which validates the price position relative to the market median. For the listing agent navigating a compressed offer timeline, the critical task is ensuring buyers have full transparency on lot size, mechanical upgrades, and year-built advantage. At 2000 vintage, the home falls at the bottom of the Rochester age distribution given available data, meaning buyers are acquiring relatively recent construction compared to the broader city inventory. The combination of mechanical certainty and above-average square footage should anchor the price-per-foot premium in buyer conversations.