42 Rockingham Ave

Portsmouth, NH 03801

$785,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,923 Sq. Ft.
$408 / Sq. Ft.
1,923
Sq. Ft.
$408
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/26/23
Closed 6/26/23

Description

This warm and inviting Cape with farmer's porch was completed in 2020, and has been lovingly maintained and improved upon by the present owners. A bright and open first floor features hardwood floors and flows nicely from living to dining to kitchen. The living room offers a gas fireplace which is a perfect solution for our March weather! A wonderfully modern kitchen with quartz counters, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and stainless steel sink. An enormous center island offers generous...This warm and inviting Cape with farmer's porch was completed in 2020, and has been lovingly maintained and improved upon by the present owners. A bright and open first floor features hardwood floors and flows nicely from living to dining to kitchen. The living room offers a gas fireplace which is a perfect solution for our March weather! A wonderfully modern kitchen with quartz counters, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and stainless steel sink. An enormous center island offers generous seating and storage. The dining area and double doors to the outside patio space is an easy way to connect to the fully fenced in back yard. Completing the first floor is an attractive, bright office as well as a half bath. Come and see this delightful home! On the second floor you will find a primary bedroom suite with walk in closet and 3/4 bath. There are two additional front facing bedrooms, as well as a common full bath and laundry area. On the second floor there is a terrific unfinished bonus room which when done will provide an additional bedroom, game room or whatever meets your needs. Lots of storage options exist in the full basement as well as the two car garage Easy access to all things Portsmouth and the seacoast as well as all major computing routes and the rail trail from your backyard. Sound wall construction on Route 95 due to begin in 2024. Come and see this delightful home!
  1. Listed by Christopher Austin • Great Island Realty LLC

Sold By Central Falls Realty

Property Details for 42 Rockingham Avenue

Zoning
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LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2023 05:13 PM

Property Details for 42 Rockingham Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #4945539
Days on Market41
Taxes$8,328 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2020
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Building Information for 42 Rockingham Avenue

Stories1Year Built2020Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

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$3,953

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Property Information for 42 Rockingham Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Neighborhood
  • City: Portsmouth
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Rockingham Ave connects Woodbury Ave to Route 16/Route 4 North.
  • Latitude: 43.075634772707602
  • Longitude: -70.781782542327903
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Avenue
  • Map: 0235
  • Zip Code: 03801
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $8,328.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
School Information
  • School - High: Portsmouth High School
  • School - District: Portsmouth
  • School - Elementary: New Franklin School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0002
  • Lot: 0001
  • Lot - Sqft: 15682.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1923.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Builder
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3097.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1923.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 276.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Builder
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 898.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 2020
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage Space
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 7
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 2: Other
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 1.75
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13.6 X 11.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.10 X 11.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20.6 X 12.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10.2 X 9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15.2 X 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12.5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 X 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 23.5 X 17.8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 42 Rockingham Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513837238

$785,000

+9.2% / yr

Jun 26, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$785,000—
Apr 24, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

—
Apr 9, 2023

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$799,000—
Mar 24, 2023

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$809,900—
Mar 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$824,900—
Feb 18, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1451453293

$639,000—
Feb 18, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

$639,000—
Feb 18, 2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

—
Oct 5, 2020

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

$659,900—
Oct 5, 2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

$639,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513837238

$785,000

+9.2% / yr

06/26/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$785,000
04/24/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

—
04/09/2023

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$799,000
03/24/2023

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$809,900
03/14/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4945539

$824,900
02/18/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1451453293

$639,000
02/18/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

$639,000
02/18/2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

—
10/05/2020

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

$659,900
10/05/2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4832410

$639,900

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

Public Records for 42 Rockingham Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$234,000Additions$625,700Total$859,700
Tax Record2024$9,611 ($801 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,608 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,608 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt898 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0235 B:0002 L:1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 42 Rockingham Avenue

This home is within Portsmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Franklin 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
New Franklin 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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