Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,958 sqft$116/sqft
523 Portland St, Rochester, NH 03867
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1832Year Built
$116/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A well loved home with great curb appeal. This is a classic New England "Gingerbread" farmhouse. Close to downtown in a well established neighborhood, this home has large bedrooms and many modern conveniences, yet still has the charm and feel of yesteryear. Three large bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the second floor provide all the room you need. Large eat in kitchen, cozy enclosed porch and ample living space on the first floor. There is plenty of space for an in home office or den, your imagination...A well loved home with great curb appeal. This is a classic New England "Gingerbread" farmhouse. Close to downtown in a well established neighborhood, this home has large bedrooms and many modern conveniences, yet still has the charm and feel of yesteryear. Three large bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the second floor provide all the room you need. Large eat in kitchen, cozy enclosed porch and ample living space on the first floor. There is plenty of space for an in home office or den, your imagination is the only limitation here. Another great feature of this home is a full laundry on the first floor with a deep sink and 1/2 bath. A detached 3 car garage an large lot for recreation, gardening or outdoor living. A back deck opens into a fenced yard for the pet lover in you. This home has it all!

    Sold By Bean Group/ Stratham

    • Listed by: Douglas Lachance • Hourihane, Cormier & Assoc
    Listing closed: 06/12/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4743385

    Location

    Add your commute

    Payment Calculator

    $1,628 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $1,156

    Property Taxes

    $472

    HOA Dues

    $0

    The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

    Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

    Rocket Mortgage1

    Property Information for 523 Portland Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,658 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: R-1
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1832
    • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Rochester
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: From downtown Rochester, take Portland Street East house on the right. Sign on Property. Corner of Portland and Wentworth
    • Latitude: 43.313542096342125
    • Longitude: -70.958248101852405
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Street
    • Map: 0111
    • Zip Code: 03867
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,658.00
    • Tax Rate: 27.52%
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Spaulding High School
    • School - District: Rochester School District
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0000
    • Lot: 0104
    • Lot - Sqft: 24829.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
    • Road Frontage Length: 160.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1958.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 3114.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1958.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1156.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $205,600
    • Assessment Year: 2018
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Brick, Fieldstone, Stone
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1832
    Utilities
    • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Other
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: multi
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Full, Interior Access
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Cooling: Other
    • Total Stories: 2
    Multi Family
    Multi-Family Information
    • Units Per Building: 1

    Property History for 523 Portland Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 12, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4743385

    $227,500—
    Jun 5, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #648330764

    $227,533

    +0.9% / yr

    Apr 23, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4743385

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/12/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4743385

    $227,500
    06/05/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #648330764

    $227,533

    +0.9% / yr

    04/23/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4743385

    —

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

    Public Records for 523 Portland Street

    Taxable ValueLand$101,200Additions$368,300Total$469,500
    Tax Record2025$7,183 ($599 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,959 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,959 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt883 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1832Year Renovated1944ZoningR1CountySTRAFFORDAPNRCHE M:0111 B:0104 L:0000

    Schools near 523 Portland Street

    This home is within Rochester School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Chamberlain Street School
    PublicK to 5

    Rochester Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Spaulding High School
    Public9 to 12

    Bud Carlson Academy
    Public9 to 12

    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.

    Similar Homes

    No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

    Listing Courtesy of Hourihane, Cormier & Assoc

    Copyright 2026 PrimeMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate displayed on this Site comes in part from the IDX Program of PrimeMLS. The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated 09/02/2026 01:29 PM