Last Sold Price
3 beds1,008 sqft$610/sqft
72 Taft Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Description

Charming Renovated Ranch in Prime Portsmouth Location, only 1 mile from the ocean! Welcome to 72 Taft Rd, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch offering 1,008 sq. ft. of comfortable single-level living. Nestled in a desirable Portsmouth neighborhood, this home features a bright and inviting eat-in kitchen, stunning new custom built-ins, and a newly remodeled bathroom. Enjoy outdoor living with a large, fenced-in private backyard and a covered front porch ”perfect for relaxing or entertaining....Charming Renovated Ranch in Prime Portsmouth Location, only 1 mile from the ocean! Welcome to 72 Taft Rd, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch offering 1,008 sq. ft. of comfortable single-level living. Nestled in a desirable Portsmouth neighborhood, this home features a bright and inviting eat-in kitchen, stunning new custom built-ins, and a newly remodeled bathroom. Enjoy outdoor living with a large, fenced-in private backyard and a covered front porch ”perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include public water, septic, and a one-car garage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home is a must. open houses 2/14 4-6 and Sat 2/15 10-12
LISTING CLOSED: 03/21/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heather Heigis • Heigis Real Estate LLC.
  2. Listed by Donna Beauregard • Heigis Real Estate LLC.

Sold By BHHS Verani Wolfeboro

Property Details for 72 Taft Road

Status
MLS #
5028470
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$6,118 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Parking
Direct Entry, Driveway, Attached
Zoning
SRB

Location

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Building Information for 72 Taft Road

Stories1Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

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$3,636 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,126

Property Taxes

$510

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 72 Taft Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Portsmouth
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: from Elwyn turn right on Taft
  • Latitude: 43.043295384473403
  • Longitude: -70.764440813491802
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 247
  • Zip Code: 03801
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Portsmouth High School
  • School - District: Portsmouth
  • School - Elementary: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
  • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Paved
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Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 000
  • Lot: 052
  • Lot - Sqft: 11761.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Road Frontage Length: 90.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1008.0
  • 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: 2016.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1008.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1008.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1960
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - At Site
  • Internet: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: black
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, No Stairs, One-Level Home
  • Features - Exterior: Fence - Full, Garden Space, Porch - Covered
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop - Induction
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Window AC
  • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Laundry - Basement
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Oil, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units
  • Total Stories: 1

Property History for 72 Taft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553566513

$615,000—
Mar 21, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5028470

$615,000—
Mar 21, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5028470

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553566513

$615,000
03/21/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5028470

$615,000
03/21/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5028470

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

Public Records for 72 Taft Road

Taxable ValueLand$294,200Additions$261,200Total$555,400
Tax Record2025$6,393 ($533 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,008 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0247 B:0052 L:

Schools near 72 Taft Road

This home is within Portsmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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3
1.5
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11,761
$173,000
3
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1,100
11,761
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4
2.5
2,100
10,890
–
4
2.5
2,016
12,632
$272,000
3
1,050
13,068

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