$737,357Average Value$190Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Portsmouth homes with access to downtown and retail options
Situated at the intersection of two major highways and across the water from Maine, Woodbury-Maplewood is a suburban neighborhood close to Portsmouth amenities. Residents have access to downtown events and restaurants, as well as shopping in and around Fox Run Mall. Townhouses and Cape Cods make up most of the community, and parks are often a few blocks away. “Along with the Atlantic Heights neighborhood, the area has been made into the gateway to Portsmouth,” says Lee Ann Parks, an associate broker with eXp Realty who has lived in the area for over 45 years. “It’s really nice being so close to downtown as well as 95.”
Locals of Woodbury-Maplewood love to stroll through Downtown Portsmouth on sunny days.
People look over the Piscataqua River as it flows past Woodbury-Maplewood.
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Classic New Hampshire Cape Cods and condos
Woodbury-Maplewood's housing market includes condo and townhouse communities built in the 1980s and ranch-style houses and Cape Cods on modestly sized, shaded lots. Residents can also find some manufactured home communities scattered about as well. Prices for manufactured homes can range from $100,000 to $200,000, and more modern Cape Cods and condos can cost between $500,000 and $800,000. Because of the nearby shipyard, there used to also be naval housing in the neighborhood.
Colonial inspired homes with nice front yards are found throughout Woodbury-Maplewood.
This well-maintained farmhouse is nestled in Downtown Portsmouth.
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Downtown dining and shopping around Fox Run Mall
Just north of the Woodbury-Maplewood community, shoppers can find retail options around Fox Run Mall, such as Whole Foods Market, Walmart and Trader Joe’s. “The Trader Joe’s is always really crowded because it's so popular,” Parks says. Closer to downtown, restaurants line the streets, and Parks notes that residents can eat somewhere different here every night. Elephantine Bakery serves coffee, tea and a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, and Clipper tavern is known for its casual atmosphere and happy hour specials.
Elephantie Bakery is a local shop home to delicious treats and warm drinks located near Woodbury-Maplewood in the downtown area of Portsmouth.
From breakfast to dinner and drinks, the Hearth Market is close by for locals of Woodbury-Maplewood.
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The popular South Mill Pond Playground is near Woodbury-Maplewood.
Exercise and fun at Spinnaker Point Recreation Center
In the center of the neighborhood, residents can find the Spinnaker Point Recreation Center, a year-round spot for classes and exercise. In addition to the indoor track, gym, and full-length pool, members can choose from one of many classes and programs to stay in shape and meet up with friends. For outdoor fun, the Alumni-Wentworth Field is just a couple of blocks away. It has a large baseball field that can be easily accessed by the parking lot or pedestrian bridge that runs over Market Street.
State champions at Portsmouth public schools
Students in the Woodbury-Maplewood community are part of the Portsmouth School District and can start their education at the New Franklin School before continuing to Portsmouth Middle School. Students can then head to Portsmouth High School, known for its numerous athletic programs. Both the girls' and boys' varsity lacrosse teams were 2021 state champions. All schools receive an overall A rating on Niche.
New Franklin School is located in Portsmouth, NH.
Portsmouth High School was founded in the year 1873.
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Coast buses and a trolley system help provide public transportation around Woodbury-Maplewood.
Commuting options on I-95 and Route 4
Parks notes that the Woodbury-Maplewood community is much more of a car- and bus-friendly environment due to its location. Residents can access U.S. Route 4 and Interstate 95, which border two sides of the neighborhood, leading to Portland to the north and Boston to the South. Commuters also have access to the Route 43 line of the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) bus route. Portsmouth International Airport is about 3 miles away, and the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is 2 miles away.
Market Square Day and Portsmouth events
Downtown Portsmouth festivities are just a short drive from the Woodbury-Maplewood area, and Market Square Day is one of the year's largest events. Taking place in the middle of June, the day kicks off with a 10k followed by vendor booths and live music. Another big event is the New Hampshire Film Festival, which brings over 10,000 people from around the country to support filmmakers and inspire tomorrow's independent actors and directors.
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Transit
Airport
Portsmouth International at Pease
6 min drive
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1855 Woodbury Avenue & Starbucks
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Kearsarge Way & Mangrove St.
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215 Commerce Way
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Maplewood Avenue & Heritage Hill
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Kearsarge Way & Market St.
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Portsmouth Boulevard & Shearwater Drive
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170 Commerce Way
Woodbury-Maplewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodbury-Maplewood, Portsmouth sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodbury-Maplewood, Portsmouth over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,531
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,249
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,932
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
51.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.8%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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