Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,322 sqft
29 Taft Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$234/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Affordable 3 bedroom ranch in beautiful Elwyn Park Neighborhood on a quiet road. Possible expansion as many nearby owners have done. Large fenced in yard and a quick walk to the playground and Dondero Elementary. The kitchen and bath have been renovated with new cabinets, tile, countertops, stainless appliances and fixtures. Many new windows. Refinished hardwood floors. Bonus room in the lower level perfect for a recreation room or office. The dry basement offers addl. storage and workshop.Affordable 3 bedroom ranch in beautiful Elwyn Park Neighborhood on a quiet road. Possible expansion as many nearby owners have done. Large fenced in yard and a quick walk to the playground and Dondero Elementary. The kitchen and bath have been renovated with new cabinets, tile, countertops, stainless appliances and fixtures. Many new windows. Refinished hardwood floors. Bonus room in the lower level perfect for a recreation room or office. The dry basement offers addl. storage and workshop.
  • Listed by: Jason Saphire • www.EntryOnly.com
Listing closed: 01/14/2016 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4462946

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$670,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

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Property Information for 29 Taft Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,428 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • Parking: On Street, Parking Spaces 2
  • Zoning: Res
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Portsmouth
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: From Rt 1: Hoover Dr or McKinley to Taft Rd.
  • Latitude: 43.039056
  • Longitude: -70.771471
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 03801
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Fee Includes: Trash
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,428.00
  • Tax Rate: 16.79%
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Portsmouth High School
  • School - Elementary: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
  • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 11761.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1000.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 322.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1322.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1948
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, 220 Plug, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: cream
  • Features - Exterior: Fence - Full, Porch, Window Screens, Windows - Storm
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Climate Controlled, Concrete, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Attic, Bar, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Playroom
Room 2
  • Room Type: Rec Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 5
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 23x14
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 29 Taft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2016

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4462946

$309,900
Jan 6, 2016

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4462946

Dec 8, 2015

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4462946

$309,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2016

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4462946

$309,900
01/06/2016

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4462946

12/08/2015

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4462946

$309,900

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

Public Records for 29 Taft Road

Taxable ValueLand$294,600Additions$223,600Total$518,200
Tax Record2025$5,964 ($497 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt984 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0268 B:0060 L:

Schools near 29 Taft Road

This home is within Portsmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Portsmouth Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portsmouth High School
Public9 to 13

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 29 Taft Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$309,900
3
1,322
11,761
4
2
2,080
12,197
$370,000
3
1,456
10,454
$310,000
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1,061
16,552
4
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1,097
12,197
$390,000
4
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10,454

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