Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds875 sqft$662/sqft
408 Ocean Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.69 acresLot Size
1957Year Built
$662/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This immaculate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cape home is a true gem nestled on 1.6+ acres. Brand new roof, triple pane windows and exterior doors throughout as well as a remolded kitchen! This home is a masterclass in maximizing charm per square inch. Wander inside to find gleaming hardwood floors! The expansive backyard isn’t just for show; it's a stage set for outdoor entertaining, stargazing, or simply soaking up the serenity. Plus, you’ll have bragging rights to a very large ice skating pond—because...This immaculate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cape home is a true gem nestled on 1.6+ acres. Brand new roof, triple pane windows and exterior doors throughout as well as a remolded kitchen! This home is a masterclass in maximizing charm per square inch. Wander inside to find gleaming hardwood floors! The expansive backyard isn’t just for show; it's a stage set for outdoor entertaining, stargazing, or simply soaking up the serenity. Plus, you’ll have bragging rights to a very large ice skating pond—because who needs an indoor rink when nature provides one? Location, location, location! You’ll be a stone’s throw from the vibrant life of Portsmouth and thanks to easy access to major highways and those stunning New Hampshire beaches, you'll be perfectly positioned for spontaneous beach days or city escapades. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Portsmouth charm. Open House Saturday March 15 from 11-1 and Sunday March 16th 1-3.

Listing Agent

  1. Margot Skelley

    Margot Skelley

    Listing Agent

    Compass New England, LLC

    P: (603) 828-4669

    M: (603) 828-4669

Sold By Compass New England, LLC

Listing closed: 04/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5031989

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$538,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Portsmouth, NH

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Square Feet
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$595,000 | 50 Suzanne Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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$538,000 | 476 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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$500,000 | 9 Mariette Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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$570,000 | 15 Woodworth Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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$670,000 | 315 Bartlett Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Location

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Principal and Interest

$2,943

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 408 Ocean Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,912 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Zoning: SRA
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 1.69 AC / 73,616 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Portsmouth
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: NH Route 33 to Ocean Road. Follow to #408.
  • Latitude: 43.028818428976805
  • Longitude: -70.801547999999997
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 293
  • Zip Code: 03801
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • 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: 0
  • Lot: 17
  • Lot - Sqft: 73616.0
  • Lot Features: Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Near Paths
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.69
  • Road Frontage Length: 211.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 875.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 1013.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 875.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 138.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1957
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Leach Field, Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Yellow
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Features - Accessibility: Paved Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Windows - Triple Pane
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Stairs - Interior, Interior Access
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 5
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Features - Interior: Kitchen/Dining, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.75
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 408 Ocean Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555865514

$579,000

+52.6% / yr

Apr 17, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5031989

$579,000
Apr 16, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5031989

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555865514

$579,000

+52.6% / yr

04/17/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5031989

$579,000
04/16/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5031989

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Public Records for 408 Ocean Road

Taxable ValueLand$263,200Additions$254,100Total$517,300
Tax Record2025$5,954 ($496 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt875 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt875 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt648 SqFtStories1Lot Size73,616 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningSRACountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0293 B:0017 L:

Schools near 408 Ocean 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: 408 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$579,000
2
875
73,616
3
1
914
45,302
$547,533
4
2.5
2,695
59,242
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1,619
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