55 Sunset Road

Closed 3/2/99
Closed 3/2/99
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$202,000
3 beds1,949 sqft
55 Sunset Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$104/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

In-town cape in lovely neighborhood. Six room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with potential for expansion on second floor. Hardwood under carpet. Detached garage (2-car). Classic design with great curb appeal.In-town cape in lovely neighborhood. Six room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with potential for expansion on second floor. Hardwood under carpet. Detached garage (2-car). Classic design with great curb appeal.

    Sold By Marple & James

    Listing closed: 03/02/1999 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 555565

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    Property Information for 55 Sunset Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,576 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Zoning: RES
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1952
    • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Portsmouth
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: ISLINGTON TO THAXTER...SUNSET ROAD OFF THAXTER
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Map: 53
    • Zip: 03801
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,576.00
    • Tax Year: 1997
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 16
    • Footprint: 28X46
    • Lot: 0
    • Lot - Sqft: 7726.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1949.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1949.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $135,100
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1952
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: WHITE
    Interior Features
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 11X13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 11X13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 13X19
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 14X15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12X16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 12X15
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 18
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 19
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 20
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 21
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 22
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - Full

    Property History for 55 Sunset Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 2, 1999

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #555565

    		$202,000—
    Jan 4, 1999

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #555565

    		—
    Dec 15, 1998

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #555565

    		$199,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/02/1999

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #555565

    $202,000
    01/04/1999

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #555565

    —
    12/15/1998

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #555565

    $199,900

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

    Public Records for 55 Sunset Road

    Taxable ValueLand$537,500Additions$440,600Total$978,100
    Tax Record2025$11,258 ($938 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,202 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,202 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,258 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated2006ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0153 B:0016 L:

    Schools near 55 Sunset Road

    This home is within Portsmouth School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Mary C. Dondero Elementary 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
    Mary C. Dondero Elementary 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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    $202,000
    3
    1,949
    7,840
    39 Sunset Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    $429,500
    4
    1,722
    7,405
    69 Sunset Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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    7,840
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    1,222
    9,583
    29 Sunset Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    $515,000
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    6,969
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