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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,200 sqft$317/sqft
490 Ocean Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,840 sq ftLot Size
1964Year Built
$317/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy living in this comfortartble ,well maintained Portsmouth home ! This open concept 3 bedroom 1 bath Ranch wont last long! All the work has been done! Updates over the last 3 years include, New septic sytem, High efficency natural gas furnace, Minnie split heat pump with air conditioning. Updated full bathroom. New kitchen with white shaker cabinets, quartz counter tops & flooring and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood throughout the rest of the home. New siding and most of the windows have...Enjoy living in this comfortartble ,well maintained Portsmouth home ! This open concept 3 bedroom 1 bath Ranch wont last long! All the work has been done! Updates over the last 3 years include, New septic sytem, High efficency natural gas furnace, Minnie split heat pump with air conditioning. Updated full bathroom. New kitchen with white shaker cabinets, quartz counter tops & flooring and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood throughout the rest of the home. New siding and most of the windows have been replaced. Sit on the new composite deck and enjoy the private peaceful back yard.1 car garage plus a new metal carport and outdoor shed. Partially finished lower level with zoned heating. Perfect for a man cave or playroom! Close to commuuting routes, l minutes to Rt 1 and Rt 95 close te to shopping 5 miles to area beaches. A pleasure to show!

    Sold By Great Island Realty LLC

    • Listed by: Peggy Bean • Bean Group/ Stratham
    Listing closed: 10/09/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4827028

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    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $1,931

    Property Taxes

    $329

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    Property Information for 490 Ocean Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,950 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 4
    • Zoning: res
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1964
    • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Portsmouth
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Route 1 to Ocean Road towards Banfield Road intersection. House will be on the right before Banfield, diaagonally across from Marthas Terrace.
    • Latitude: 43.031580944779954
    • Longitude: -70.807048186508183
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 0294
    • Zip: 03801
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,950.00
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Portsmouth High School
    • School - District: Portsmouth
    • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 0010
    • Lot - Sqft: 7841.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
    • Road Frontage Length: 80.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 900.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 300.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 1300.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1200.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 100.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1964
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Eversourse
    • Cable Company: Comcast
    • Fuel Company: Unitil
    • Electric: 100 Amp
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Cable - Available
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Fence - Dog, Shed, Storage
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Den, Level B: Family Room
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
    • Heating: Gas Heater, Hot Water, Mini Split
    • Cooling: Mini Split
    • Total Stories: 1
    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: Bath - Full
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 8
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Den

    Property History for 490 Ocean Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 9, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4827028

    $380,000
    Sep 4, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4827028

    $349,900
    Jun 9, 2017

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4631239

    $245,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/09/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4827028

    $380,000
    09/04/2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4827028

    $349,900
    06/09/2017

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4631239

    $245,000

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

    Public Records for 490 Ocean Road

    Taxable ValueLand$207,400Additions$307,900Total$515,300
    Tax Record2025$5,931 ($494 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt978 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt978 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt968 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1964ZoningSRACountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0294 B:0010 L:

    Schools near 490 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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