Brentwood
“Rockingham County seat — discreet, safe, and Exeter-close”
$395K
Median home price
▲ 5.8% past year
About Brentwood
Brentwood is the county seat of Rockingham County — the courthouse stands at its center — yet it remains one of the region's quieter residential communities. Located just east of Exeter, residents enjoy proximity to Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter Hospital, and the broader Seacoast job market without the price premium of Exeter proper. Schools are excellent (shared district with Exeter), crime is very low, and the rural residential character suits buyers seeking space and privacy.
Market Snapshot
20
Days on market
median
$235
Price / sq ft
$20.60
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
4.0%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
28 min
to Portsmouth
50 min
to Manchester
62 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Hospital
Seasons in Brentwood
Spring
Conservation area trails and Exeter Squamscott River walks
Summer
Exeter-area amenities and Seacoast beach access
Fall
Exeter fall events and Rockingham County foliage
Winter
Phillips Exeter performing arts season
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