Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,072 sqft

417 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$422/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming Sun-Filled Cape in Portsmouth. Adorable and filled with natural light, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath Cape offers warmth, character, and an effortless flow throughout. Sited on a generously sized lot, the home showcases original woodwork and timeless architectural details that add depth and charm at every turn. The spacious layout includes an expansive living room ideal for gathering and entertaining, along with a large private office perfect for today’s work from home lifestyle....Charming Sun-Filled Cape in Portsmouth. Adorable and filled with natural light, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath Cape offers warmth, character, and an effortless flow throughout. Sited on a generously sized lot, the home showcases original woodwork and timeless architectural details that add depth and charm at every turn. The spacious layout includes an expansive living room ideal for gathering and entertaining, along with a large private office perfect for today’s work from home lifestyle. Sunlight pours into every corner, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere year-round. A true value in Portsmouth, this home offers the best of city living, just moments to acclaimed restaurants, vibrant arts and theatre, waterfront walks, and boutique shopping, all while providing a fantastic commuter location for easy access north or south. A rare opportunity to own a character filled home with space, sunshine, and an unbeatable lifestyle location.

    Sold By Great Island Realty LLC

    • Listed by: Janet Sylvester • Great Island Realty LLC
    Listing closed: 03/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5077401
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    Median sold price

    $840,000

    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.9%

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    30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $4,671

    Property Taxes

    $697

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    Property Information for 417 Lafayette Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $8,358 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: SRB

    Building Information

    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1940
    • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

    Summary

    Location and General Information
    • City: Portsmouth
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Latitude: 43.059112999999996
    • Longitude: -70.769045644180309
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 0230
    • Zip Code: 03801
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Paved

    Property

    Lot Information
    • Block: 00
    • Lot: 23
    • Lot Features: Level, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transportatn, Near School(s)
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
    • Road Frontage Length: 116.0
    • Total Finished Area: 2072.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 2072.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 106.0
    • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Measured
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 764.0
    • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
    • Total Area: 2942.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $747,600
    • Assessment Year: 2024
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Yes
    • Flood Zone: No
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1940
    Utilities
    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public
    • Water Source: Public
    • Utilities: Cable Available
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail

    Interior and Exterior Features

    Exterior Features
    • Color: Blue
    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Storage Space, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
    • Cooling: Mini Split
    • Total Stories: 2
    • Rooms Total: 9
    • Bathrooms Full: 1
    • Bathrooms Half: 1
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bathrooms Total: 3

    Property History for 417 Lafayette Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 31, 2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1935530508

    $465,000—
    Mar 31, 2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1935530507

    $410,000—
    Mar 31, 2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5077401

    $875,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/31/2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1935530508

    $465,000
    03/31/2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1935530507

    $410,000
    03/31/2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5077401

    $875,000

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

    Public records

    417 Lafayette Road

    Beds

    3

    Baths

    2.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,931 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,931 SqFt

    Unfinished Basement SqFt

    764 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Schools near 417 Lafayette 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
    Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Little Harbour 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 417 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    $875,000
    3
    2,072
    17,424
    $455,900
    3
    2,291
    14,810
    –
    –
    –
    6,070
    33,106
    $950,000
    3
    1,870
    30,492
    $156,000
    –
    –
    8,712
    $585,000
    5
    3,911
    11,761

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