74 Sunset Road

Closed 3/14/22
Closed 3/14/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$740,000
4 beds2,042 sqft
74 Sunset Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$362/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Portsmouth's West End, first time on the market in almost 50 yrs! This huge 4 bdrm cape with a finishable lower level has great potential but needs TLC ! Large LR w/wood burning fireplace and built in bookcases, hardwood floors & huge double windows, two first floor bdrms and two second floor bdrms, large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room with built in corner cabinet, lots of natural light, full bsmt with partially finished Fam. room w/2nd FP (Fam. Rm.needs work to bring it back to orig....Portsmouth's West End, first time on the market in almost 50 yrs! This huge 4 bdrm cape with a finishable lower level has great potential but needs TLC ! Large LR w/wood burning fireplace and built in bookcases, hardwood floors & huge double windows, two first floor bdrms and two second floor bdrms, large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room with built in corner cabinet, lots of natural light, full bsmt with partially finished Fam. room w/2nd FP (Fam. Rm.needs work to bring it back to orig. state), 3/4 bath in the LL in need of being refurbished. Lots of potential space to grow into, including an unheated 18 x 14 room on slab btwn the detached garage and house which would make a great 3 or 4 season room to be! This is a great home for updating and adding your finishing touches! Mostly fenced in level yard, new patio, great neighborhood location with walking distance to nearby grocery stores, restaurants, bank and drug store. Walking trails nearby, and just a short jaunt to Downtown Portsmouth w/lots of area restaurants, theaters, and Prescott Park on the Piscataqua River! Close to all major hwys, 1 hr. to Boston, 15 min. to beaches! Move in quickly! SHOWINGS START at OPEN HOUSES on SAT. 2/19 & SUN.2/20 from 12-2:00.

    Sold By Great Island Realty LLC

    • Listed by: Terri Golter • RE/MAX Shoreline
    Listing closed: 03/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4898319

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    Property Information for 74 Sunset Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $8,598 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage
    • Zoning: SRB
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1959
    • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Portsmouth
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Take Islington St or Middle Rd to Aldrich Rd, left on Boss Ave, right onto Sunset - house is on the left at top of hill
    • Latitude: 43.065811352664987
    • Longitude: -70.770079813491819
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 0153
    • Zip: 03801
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $8,598.00
    • Tax Rate: 15.03%
    • Tax Year: 2021
    • Tax Year Notes: Vet Exempt
    • 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
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0014
    • Common Land Acres: 0.21
    • Footprint: 42 x 29
    • Lot: 0000
    • Lot - Sqft: 10454.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
    • Road Frontage Length: 80.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2042.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 3440.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2042.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 252.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1146.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $605,300
    • Assessment Year: 2021
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Block, Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1959
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Eversource
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: white/blue
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Hard Surface Flooring, Paved Parking
    • Features - Exterior: Fence - Full, Patio, Porch - Enclosed, Shed
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 2
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Kitchen/Dining
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Family Room
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Air Conditioner, Smoke Detector
    • Features - Interior: Blinds, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Basement
    • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Cooling: Wall AC Units
    • Total Stories: 1.75
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 14.9 x 13.2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 10.9 x 10 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 22.2 x 11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 16.8 x 15.2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Sunroom
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 11.10 x 10.8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 11.11 x 11.10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9.4
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 14.8 x 11.9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 27.10 x 11.6
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room

    Property History for 74 Sunset Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 14, 2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1485833590

    		$740,000—
    Mar 14, 2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4898319

    		$740,000—
    Feb 21, 2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4898319

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/14/2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1485833590

    $740,000
    03/14/2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4898319

    $740,000
    02/21/2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4898319

    —

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

    Public Records for 74 Sunset Road

    Taxable ValueLand$557,300Additions$664,500Total$1,221,800
    Tax Record2025$14,063 ($1,172 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,033 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,033 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,146 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1959ZoningSRBCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0153 B:0014 L:

    Schools near 74 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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    $740,000
    4
    2,042
    10,454
    76 Sunset Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    $487,500
    2
    1,058
    7,405
    50 Sunset Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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    1.5
    1,222
    9,583
    69 Sunset Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    $317,000
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    2,043
    7,840
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    1,578
    9,148
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    $202,000
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    1,949
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