59 Taft Road

Closed 11/1/12
Closed 11/1/12
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$290,000
3 beds2,048 sqft

59 Taft Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.72 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$142/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A home you will appreciate in popular Elywn Park. Spacious ranch having 1773sf all on one level nestled against the back drop of trees featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fireplace with insert, hardwood flooring, buderus furnace and more. The abundance of cabinets and counter space in the kitchen makes cooking easy while viewing out onto your own miniature forest. Full walk out basement with laundry room, utility room, finished family room and more room to expand. Very private and natural setting...A home you will appreciate in popular Elywn Park. Spacious ranch having 1773sf all on one level nestled against the back drop of trees featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fireplace with insert, hardwood flooring, buderus furnace and more. The abundance of cabinets and counter space in the kitchen makes cooking easy while viewing out onto your own miniature forest. Full walk out basement with laundry room, utility room, finished family room and more room to expand. Very private and natural setting on one of the largest parcels in Elwyn Park - 3/4 acre. Close to shopping, dining, walking trails and highways for easy commuting. Dondero Elementary school.

    Sold By BHHS Verani Exeter

    • Listed by: Christina Mackey • BHHS Verani Seacoast
    Listing closed: 11/01/2012 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4179614
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    Property Information for 59 Taft Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $5,571 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 4
    • Zoning: Res

    Building Information

    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1965
    • Lot Size: 0.72 AC / 31,363 SF

    Summary

    Location and General Information
    • City: Portsmouth
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Route 1 (Lafayette Road) heading South - left on Elwyn and right on Taft - Follow Taft to 59 and home on the right
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Map: 0251
    • Zip Code: 03801
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,571.32
    • Tax Year: 2011
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Portsmouth High School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
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    Property

    Lot Information
    • Footprint: 77x35
    • Lot: 11
    • Lot - Sqft: 31363.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.72
    • Road Frontage Length: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1773.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 275.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1773.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2048.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1498.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1965
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Satellite Internet

    Interior and Exterior Features

    Exterior Features
    • Color: Tan
    • Features - Accessibility: One-Level Home
    • Features - Exterior: Porch - Covered
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Daylight, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 2
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Satellite Dish
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Walk-in Pantry
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Other, Parquet
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
    • Total Stories: 1

    Room Information

    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 13x12.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12.5x9.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 22x15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 21x13
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 6
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 15x13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 11x10.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 13x11.2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 11
    • Room Type: Workshop
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 15.9x12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    Room 18
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

    Property History for 59 Taft Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 1, 2012

    Sold

    MLS PIN #71433506

    		$290,000—
    Nov 1, 2012

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4179614

    		$290,000—
    Oct 19, 2012

    Pending

    MLS PIN #71433506

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/01/2012

    Sold

    MLS PIN #71433506

    $290,000
    11/01/2012

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4179614

    $290,000
    10/19/2012

    Pending

    MLS PIN #71433506

    —

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

    Public records

    59 Taft Road

    Beds

    3

    Baths

    3

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,122 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,122 SqFt

    Unfinished Basement SqFt

    1,802 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Schools near 59 Taft 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
    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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