42 Harding Road

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Last Sold Price

$810,000

4 beds2 baths1,646 sqft$492/sqft

42 Harding Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Single FamilyProperty Type

10,018 sq ftLot Size

1966Year Built

$492/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Elwyn Park and directly abutting 100 acres of conservation land, this lovingly maintained home offers the perfect blend of coastal convenience and peaceful privacy. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home was loved by the prior owner for nearly 58 years! The well designed floorplan features a kitchen with attached sitting area, living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room and a first floor bathroom with shower. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms and...Located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Elwyn Park and directly abutting 100 acres of conservation land, this lovingly maintained home offers the perfect blend of coastal convenience and peaceful privacy. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home was loved by the prior owner for nearly 58 years! The well designed floorplan features a kitchen with attached sitting area, living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room and a first floor bathroom with shower. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms and another full bath. Additional interior features include newer windows, oak floors throughout, meticulously maintained mechanical systems, and a clean, unfinished basement providing excellent storage or future expansion potential. Set on a beautifully kept, wooded .23-acre lot with a 1-car attached garage, the property is a true nature-lover's paradise. The private backyard directly abuts Portsmouth’s 100-Acre Woods conservation land, ensuring your peaceful views are permanently protected. Enjoy a highly walkable lifestyle, with both the top-rated Dondero Elementary School and the scenic trails of the Urban Forestry Center just a short walk away. Offering a quiet, tight-knit community feel while remaining just minutes from downtown Portsmouth’s world-class dining, shopping, and historic waterfront, this exceptionally cared-for home is a rare find.

Sold By KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth

Listed by: Holly Dubay • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Listing closed: 08/21/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5100604

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 42 Harding Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,081 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Zoning: SRB

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1966
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Portsmouth
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: Route 1 to Elwyn Rd to Harding Rd.
Latitude: 43.039811237769264
Longitude: -70.764377728836052
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 0250
Zip Code: 03801

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2025
Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Paved

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Lot Information

Block: 0074
Lot: 0000

Lot Features: Wooded, Abuts Conservation
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Road Frontage Length: 90.0
Total Finished Area: 1646.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1646.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 704.0
BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 10019.0
Total Area: 2350.0

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Property Condition: Existing
Flood Zone: No
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1966
High School: Portsmouth High School
Middle/Jr School: Portsmouth Middle School
Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Public

Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable
Internet: Cable Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Unfinished
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Heating: Oil, Hot Water
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2
Rooms Total: 7
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Room 4

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Property History for 42 Harding Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 21, 2026	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5100604	$810,000	—
Aug 21, 2026	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5100604		—
Jul 24, 2026	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #5100604		—
Jul 18, 2026	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5100604	$789,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/21/2026	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5100604	$810,000
08/21/2026	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5100604	—
07/24/2026	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #5100604	—
07/18/2026	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5100604	$789,000

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

Public Records for 42 Harding Road

Taxable ValueLand$291,300Additions$323,900Total$615,200

Tax Record2025$7,081 ($590 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt704 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0250 B:0074 L:

Schools near 42 Harding Road

This home is within Portsmouth School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Mary C. Dondero Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.2 mi
8/10	Portsmouth Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.3 mi
10/10	Portsmouth High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 13	1.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Mary C. Dondero Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
8/10	Portsmouth Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.3 mi
10/10	Portsmouth High School Public9 to 13 Serves this home	1.4 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Harding Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$810,000	4	2	1,646	10,018
44 Harding Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$452,000	4	2	1,994	10,018
40 Harding Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	2.5	1,768	9,583
3 Truman Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$349,900	3	2	2,357	9,147
46 Harding Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	2	1,196	10,019
38 Harding Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$305,000	4	2	1,500	9,583
12 Hayes Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$199,900	3	–	1,402	8,712
2 Truman Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$287,000	4	3	2,044	12,632
8 Tyler Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	4	1.5	1,745	13,068
5 Truman Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$369,000	3	2	1,580	9,583
48 Harding Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$700,000	3	2	1,640	10,018
8 Hayes Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	2	2.5	1,547	9,148
36 Harding Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	1.5	1,200	9,148
2 Hayes Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$479,000	3	2	1,293	8,712
4 Truman Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	–	3	3.5	1,994	13,939
4 Hayes Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801	$600,000	3	2	1,544	9,147

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