27 Shaw Road

Closed 7/22/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,560,000

4 beds3 baths3,210 sqft

27 Shaw Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.46 acresLot Size

1928Year Built

$486/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This cottage-style home exudes timeless charm with captivating views of Sagamore Creek. Step inside to discover just under 2,000 sqft of living space on the first floor alone, where tidal vistas grace both formal and casual living areas. Delight in moments of tranquility within your home office, or savor the warmth of the sunlit eat-in kitchen, which spills effortlessly onto a sprawling stone patio—an ideal setting for alfresco dining or simply basking in the serene ambiance of the manicured backyard....This cottage-style home exudes timeless charm with captivating views of Sagamore Creek. Step inside to discover just under 2,000 sqft of living space on the first floor alone, where tidal vistas grace both formal and casual living areas. Delight in moments of tranquility within your home office, or savor the warmth of the sunlit eat-in kitchen, which spills effortlessly onto a sprawling stone patio—an ideal setting for alfresco dining or simply basking in the serene ambiance of the manicured backyard. The first floor also hosts a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, overlooking the terrace, ensuring single-story living convenience. Upstairs there are three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry facilities, and a bonus room, offering ample space for both relaxation and recreation. This home has extensive updates, including a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and new appliances and in the basement a new high-efficiency propane furnace, 200 amp electrical panel, fiber internet, and city sewer service. Outdoors, this property offers two patios and an outdoor fireplace, perfect for gatherings with loved ones or quiet evenings under the stars. Conveniently located within walking or biking distance to downtown Portsmouth's vibrant dining scene and cafes, and just a short drive from Wentworth Country Club and Rye Beaches, this home presents an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity. Residents can explore miles of public nature trails off of Little Harbor Rd and Creek Farm.

Sold By A Non PrimeMLS Agency

Listed by: James Russ • Red Post Realty

Listing closed: 07/22/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4995991

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Property Information for 27 Shaw Road

Property Details

Taxes: $12,016 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Parking: Driveway, Paved
Water Body Type: Creek
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: No
Zoning: SRB

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1928
Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Area Description: Near Paths, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
City: Portsmouth

County: NH-Rockingham
Directions: Head south on Sagamore Ave from South Street, turn left on Shaw Road and the house is on your left.
Latitude: 43.056237000001005
Longitude: -70.749037999999999
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 0223
Zip Code: 03801

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $12,016.00
Tax Year: 2024

Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Portsmouth High School
School - District: Portsmouth

School - Elementary: Little Harbor School
School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School

Parking

Garage: No
Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 0000

Lot - Sqft: 20038.0
Lot Features: Landscaped, Sloping, Water View
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Road Frontage Length: 129.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3210.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Total: 3960.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3210.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 750.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
Water Body Name: Sagamore Creek

Property and Assessments

Current Use: No
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Easements: No
Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1928

Utilities

Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Public

Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable - At Site, Gas - LP/Bottle
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite, Internet - Cable

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Green
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding

Exposure: South
Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Natural Shade, Patio, Porch, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed
Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Water Heater - Electric
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Full
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 11
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry - 2nd Floor
Flooring: Hardwood
Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
Heating: Baseboard, Radiator
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Property History for 27 Shaw Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 22, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1537288928	$1,560,000	-5.1% / yr
Jul 22, 2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4995991	$1,560,000	—
May 21, 2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4995991		—
May 16, 2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4995991	$1,390,000	—
Jan 1, 2024	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4963479		—
Nov 10, 2023	Withdrawn New England Real Estate Network #4963479		—
Jul 31, 2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4963479	$2,250,000	—
Nov 30, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1502133101	$1,700,000	—
Nov 3, 2021	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4879187	$1,650,000	—
Aug 30, 2021	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4879187		—
Aug 24, 2021	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4879187	$1,650,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/22/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1537288928	$1,560,000 -5.1% / yr
07/22/2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4995991	$1,560,000
05/21/2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4995991	—
05/16/2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4995991	$1,390,000
01/01/2024	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4963479	—
11/10/2023	Withdrawn New England Real Estate Network #4963479	—
07/31/2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4963479	$2,250,000
11/30/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1502133101	$1,700,000
11/03/2021	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4879187	$1,650,000
08/30/2021	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4879187	—
08/24/2021	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4879187	$1,650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 27 Shaw Road

Taxable ValueLand$775,100Additions$655,800Total$1,430,900

Tax Record2025$16,470 ($1,372 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,843 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,843 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt750 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0223 B:0018 L:

Schools near 27 Shaw Road

This home is within Portsmouth School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Little Harbour School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
8/10	Portsmouth Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.3 mi
10/10	Portsmouth High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 13	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Little Harbour School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
8/10	Portsmouth Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
10/10	Portsmouth High School Public9 to 13 Serves this home	0.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 27 Shaw Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$1,560,000	4	3	3,210	20,037
180 Walker Bungalow Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$3,150,000	5	5	3,580	15,681
170 Walker Bungalow Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	–	–	–	21,344
24 Shaw Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$530,250	3	–	–	20,908
184 Walker Bungalow Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	2.5	2,164	13,939
14 Shaw Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	4	1.5	2,124	33,541
17 Shaw Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	3.5	2,726	33,977
171 Walker Bungalow Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$276,500	2	1	–	23,958
36 Shaw Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$882,750	3	2	1,726	40,075
900 Sagamore Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$955,000	3	3	2,418	11,761
189 Walker Bungalow Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	2	2,089	18,295
159 Walker Bungalow Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	1	1,101	10,019
912 Sagamore Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$618,000	2	1	936	52,272
915 Sagamore Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$138,000	–	–	–	43,560
140 Walker Bungalow Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$825,000	4	3	2,974	28,749
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