540 Ocean Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801

$825,000

Price

Beds

Baths

1,860 Sq. Ft.

$444 / Sq. Ft.

1,860

Sq. Ft.

$444

per Sq. Ft.

540 Ocean Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Photo 1 of 58

Description

A must see! ~ Minutes to Atlantic Ocean! Charming 1782 antique farmhouse, situated on an acre of land, that welcomes you with warmth, character and light. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice wide pine floors, handcrafted woodwork, and the unmistakable quality of early Portsmouth craftsmanship. The home's spacious rooms flow naturally, offering a blend of period detail and everyday comfort-from the elegant foyer and sunny living room with fireplace to the farmhouse kitchen and full bath...A must see! ~ Minutes to Atlantic Ocean! Charming 1782 antique farmhouse, situated on an acre of land, that welcomes you with warmth, character and light. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice wide pine floors, handcrafted woodwork, and the unmistakable quality of early Portsmouth craftsmanship. The home's spacious rooms flow naturally, offering a blend of period detail and everyday comfort-from the elegant foyer and sunny living room with fireplace to the farmhouse kitchen and full bath with vintage tile. Upstairs, original doors and wide plank floors line the hall, leading to bedrooms filled with natural light. The attic and basement tell their own stories-both functional and full of potential. Outside you'll find a brick patio, pergola with grapevines, a fire pit, and a large open yard surrounded by mature trees, a detached 2 car garage, and a peaceful setting just minutes from downtown Portsmouth and the Seacoast. This is where warmth, history, and heart come together-a truly special piece of Seacoast history is ready for it's next chapter.

Listed by Jennifer Philbrick • The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

Property Details for 540 Ocean Road

Development / Subdivision

yes

Water View

Waterfront Property

Zoning

SRA

LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 08:45 PM

Property Details for 540 Ocean Road

Status	Active
MLS #	5067095
Days on Market	66
Taxes	$9,087 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family
Year Built	1782
Lot Size	1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
County	Rockingham County

Location

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Building Information for 540 Ocean Road

Stories2Year Built1782Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,834 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,077

Property Taxes

$757

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 540 Ocean Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Portsmouth
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: 95S Take exit 3B onto 33 toward Greenland, Portsmouth 0.3 mi Turn left onto Greenland Rd 0.9 mi Turn left onto Ocean Rd 0.8 mi Turn left 60 ft arrive at destination 95N Take exit 3 Turn left onto Greenland Rd Turn left onto Ocean Rd 0.8 mi Turn left 60 ft arrive at destination
Latitude: 43.034845662349134
Longitude: -70.808382916488625
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 0283
Zip Code: 03801

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Rate: 11.18%
Tax Year: 2024

Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: 0019
Footprint: 34 x 35

Lot: 0001
Lot Features: Corner, Country Setting, Subdivision, Abuts Conservation
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Road Frontage Length: 444.0
Water Body Access: No

Property and Assessments

Current Use: No
Assessment Amount: $812,800

Assessment Year: 2024
Condo Name: none
Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Construction Status: Existing
Easements: Yes
Flood Zone: No
Owned Land: Yes
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1782

Utilities

Electric Company: Eversource
Cable Company: N/A

Fuel Company: Unitil
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Septic
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Phone, Cable Available, Gas at Street, Underground Gas, Telephone Available
Internet: Fixed Wireless Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Cream
Construction Materials: Wood Frame

Roof: Architectural Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walkout
Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood
Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Air
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 15 x 18
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen/Dining

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 9 x 10
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 540 Ocean Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 23, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5067095	$850,000	—
Feb 15, 2013	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4156038	$360,000	—
Feb 15, 2013	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4156038		—
Aug 9, 2012	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4098847		—
May 15, 2012	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4156038	$389,000	—
May 15, 2012	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4156038	$377,500	—
Oct 12, 2011	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4077926		—
Oct 12, 2011	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4098847	$399,000	—
Jul 8, 2011	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4077926	$410,000	—
Nov 16, 2009	Expired New England Real Estate Network #2785154		—
Jun 21, 2009	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2785154	$430,000	—
Nov 1, 2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #2721549		—
Oct 6, 2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #823561		—
May 20, 2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #2649056		—
May 15, 2008	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2721549	$460,000	—
Apr 17, 2007	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2649056	$460,000	—
Nov 15, 2006	Expired New England Real Estate Network #260622		—
Apr 14, 2006	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #260622	$460,000	—
Jun 27, 2005	Sold New England Real Estate Network #193992	$435,000	—
Jun 6, 2005	Pending New England Real Estate Network #193992		—
Mar 24, 2005	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #193992	$444,000	—
Mar 24, 2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #193992	$439,900	—
Jun 7, 2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #135890	$419,000	—
Mar 17, 2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #135890		—
Mar 1, 2004	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #135890	$419,000	—
Aug 27, 2001	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #823561	$450,000	—
Jan 7, 2000	Sold New England Real Estate Network #578523	$285,000	—
Dec 14, 1999	Pending New England Real Estate Network #578523		—
Sep 8, 1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #578523	$259,900	—
Jun 21, 1999	Sold New England Real Estate Network #562401	$325,000	—
Apr 23, 1999	Pending New England Real Estate Network #562401		—
Mar 18, 1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #562401	$339,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/23/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5067095	$850,000
02/15/2013	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4156038	$360,000
02/15/2013	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4156038	—
08/09/2012	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4098847	—
05/15/2012	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4156038	$389,000
05/15/2012	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4156038	$377,500
10/12/2011	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4077926	—
10/12/2011	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4098847	$399,000
07/08/2011	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4077926	$410,000
11/16/2009	Expired New England Real Estate Network #2785154	—
06/21/2009	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2785154	$430,000
11/01/2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #2721549	—
10/06/2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #823561	—
05/20/2008	Expired New England Real Estate Network #2649056	—
05/15/2008	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2721549	$460,000
04/17/2007	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2649056	$460,000
11/15/2006	Expired New England Real Estate Network #260622	—
04/14/2006	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #260622	$460,000
06/27/2005	Sold New England Real Estate Network #193992	$435,000
06/06/2005	Pending New England Real Estate Network #193992	—
03/24/2005	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #193992	$444,000
03/24/2005	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #193992	$439,900
06/07/2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #135890	$419,000
03/17/2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #135890	—
03/01/2004	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #135890	$419,000
08/27/2001	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #823561	$450,000
01/07/2000	Sold New England Real Estate Network #578523	$285,000
12/14/1999	Pending New England Real Estate Network #578523	—
09/08/1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #578523	$259,900
06/21/1999	Sold New England Real Estate Network #562401	$325,000
04/23/1999	Pending New England Real Estate Network #562401	—
03/18/1999	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #562401	$339,000

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

Public Records for 540 Ocean Road

Taxable ValueLand$330,300Additions$482,500Total$812,800

Tax Record2024$9,087 ($757 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt674 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000ZoningSRACountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0283 B:0019 L:1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 540 Ocean Road

This home is within Portsmouth School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Mary C. Dondero Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	2.1 mi
7/10	Portsmouth Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.7 mi
10/10	Portsmouth High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 13	2.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Mary C. Dondero Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	2.1 mi
7/10	Portsmouth Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.7 mi
10/10	Portsmouth High School Public9 to 13 Serves this home	2.8 mi

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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540 Ocean Road is a single family home for sale in Portsmouth, NH 03801. This property was listed for sale on October 23, 2025 by The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC, it's currently listed at $825,000. It has been on the market for a total of 66 days and was last sold on February 15, 2013. This listing's school district is Portsmouth School District. Nearby schools include Mary C. Dondero Elementary School, Portsmouth Middle School and Portsmouth High School. 540 Ocean Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,860 sqft single family home built in 1782.

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Portsmouth, NH 03801