72 Taft Road

Closed 3/21/25
Closed 3/21/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$615,000
3 beds1,008 sqft
72 Taft Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$610/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

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

    Sold By BHHS Verani Wolfeboro

    • Listed by: Heather Heigis • Heigis Real Estate LLC.
    • Listed by: Donna Beauregard • Heigis Real Estate LLC.
    Listing closed: 03/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5028470

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 72 Taft Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,118 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Parking: Direct Entry, Driveway, Attached
    • Zoning: SRB
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1960
    • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
    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
    • 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

    		—
    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

    —

    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
    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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