540 Ocean Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801

$780,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

1,860 Sq. Ft.

$419 / Sq. Ft.

1,860

Sq. Ft.

$419

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 2/25/26

540 Ocean Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Photo 1 of 59

Description

New price-exceptional value on the seacoast! Now offered at $795,000, this circa -1782 antique farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history on a full acre just minutes from downtown Portsmouth, Atlantic coastline and New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway. Rich in character and timeless appeal, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends authentic period details with everyday livability. Wide pine floors and handcrafted woodwork, speak to the home's historic roots, while sun-filled living spaces...New price-exceptional value on the seacoast! Now offered at $795,000, this circa -1782 antique farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history on a full acre just minutes from downtown Portsmouth, Atlantic coastline and New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway. Rich in character and timeless appeal, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends authentic period details with everyday livability. Wide pine floors and handcrafted woodwork, speak to the home's historic roots, while sun-filled living spaces and a functional layout offer comfort and flexibility for modern life. The detached two-car garage provides excellent storage or workshop potential. Outdoors, enjoy a private yard with mature landscaping, a brick patio, pergola with established grapevines, and a fire pit-ideal for entertaining, gardening, or a quiet evening at home. The expansive lot offers space rarely found this close to Portsmouth's vibrant downtown, beaches, dining, and shopping. With it's improved price, generous acreage, and irreplaceable charm, 540 Ocean Road represents outstanding value in today's market. A unique opportunity for buyers seeking character, land, and location-now more attainable than ever. Schedule your showing today and experience the possibilities.

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

Sold By The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

Property Details for 540 Ocean Road

Development / Subdivision

yes

Water View

Waterfront Property

Zoning

SRA

LISTING UPDATED: 02/25/2026 08:57 PM

Property Details for 540 Ocean Road

Status	Closed
MLS #	5067095
Days on Market	91
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

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Building Information for 540 Ocean Road

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

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$4,685 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,928

Property Taxes

$757

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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: Cable Available, Gas at Street, Phone, Telephone Available, Underground Gas
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
Feb 25, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1930713465	$780,000	—
Feb 25, 2026	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5067095	$780,000	—
Feb 6, 2026	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5067095		—
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
02/25/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1930713465	$780,000
02/25/2026	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5067095	$780,000
02/06/2026	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5067095	—
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

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