39 Sunset Road

Closed 4/14/17
Closed 4/14/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$429,500
4 beds1,722 sqft
39 Sunset Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$249/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Adorable, solid, and sunny 4 bedroom Cape tucked away on a quiet street less than a mile from downtown Portsmouth! Hardwood floors, newer roof and windows, 3-season porch, fireplace, high ceilings, lots of storage, large basement with utility sink, and washer/dryer hook-ups in both the basement and the 1st floor! All this in one of Portsmouth's most sought after neighborhoods. Original owner!Adorable, solid, and sunny 4 bedroom Cape tucked away on a quiet street less than a mile from downtown Portsmouth! Hardwood floors, newer roof and windows, 3-season porch, fireplace, high ceilings, lots of storage, large basement with utility sink, and washer/dryer hook-ups in both the basement and the 1st floor! All this in one of Portsmouth's most sought after neighborhoods. Original owner!

    Sold By RE/MAX On The Move

    • Listed by: Katie McMaster • The McMaster Agency LLC
    Listing closed: 04/14/2017 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4620287

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    Property Information for 39 Sunset Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,192 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Zoning: SRB
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1952
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Portsmouth
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Middle St. or Islington St. to Aldrich Rd., turn onto Boss Ave and then Sunset Rd. Or Islington St. to Thaxter Rd to Sunset Rd.
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 0153
    • Zip: 03801
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,192.00
    • Tax Rate: 17.04%
    • Tax Year: 2016
    • Tax Year Notes: 2016
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Portsmouth High School
    • School - District: Portsmouth
    • School - Elementary: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
    • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0017
    • Lot: 0000
    • Lot - Sqft: 7405.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
    • Road Frontage Length: 75.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1722.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2907.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1722.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1185.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $363,400
    • Assessment Year: 2016
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1952
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Porch - Enclosed, Shed
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 0
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 39 Sunset Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 14, 2017

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4620287

    		$429,500—
    Mar 22, 2017

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4620287

    		—
    Mar 3, 2017

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4620287

    		$424,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/14/2017

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4620287

    $429,500
    03/22/2017

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4620287

    —
    03/03/2017

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4620287

    $424,900

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

    Public Records for 39 Sunset Road

    Taxable ValueLand$534,700Additions$336,000Total$870,700
    Tax Record2025$10,022 ($835 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,722 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,722 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,185 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0153 B:0017 L:

    Schools near 39 Sunset Road

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

    Portsmouth Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Portsmouth High School
    Public9 to 13

    St Patrick School
    PrivatePK to 8

    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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    $429,500
    4
    1,722
    7,405
    29 Sunset Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    $515,000
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    6,969
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    7,840
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