NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Richards Ave Portsmouth, NH 03801

Estimated Value: $1,746,000 - $2,065,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,464 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 13, 2020

Last sale price $1,190,000 $483 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,225/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Floor Furnace
  • Little Harbour School Rated A
  • Landscaped
  • 4-minute walk to Rye Harbor State Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

One of Kind 4 Bedroom Downtown Location on Exclusive Richards Avenue! Professionally designed landscaping and private spacious outdoor entertaining area invites you into professionally decorated interior. Enjoy the wrap-around front porch while enjoying a morning coffee or afternoon delight. The Chefs kitchen allows for great entertaining and perfect flow into the family and dining rooms. Very rare detached 2 car garage with private driveway rounds out this masterpiece. Must see and will not last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Archibald

East Key Realty License #068388 Listed on: 10/10/2020

East Key Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

James Archibald

East Key Realty License #068388 Listed on: 10/10/2020

East Key Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,964

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Property is zoned GRA

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,464 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Interior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Little Harbor Elementary School
  • Portsmouth Middle School
  • Portsmouth High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Grill, Hot Tub, Fireplace Negotiable

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,964

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Colonial, Craftsman
  • Construction: Existing
  • Items Excluded: Grill, Hot Tub, Fireplace Negotiable
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 482.95
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Remarks Public: One of Kind 4 Bedroom Downtown Location on Exclusive Richards Avenue! Professionally designed landscaping and private spacious outdoor entertaining area invites you into professionally decorated interior. Enjoy the wrap-around front porch while enjoying a morning coffee or afternoon delight. The Chefs kitchen allows for great entertaining and perfect flow into the family and dining rooms. Very rare detached 2 car garage with private driveway rounds out this masterpiece. Must see and will not last!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2464
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2464
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2464

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Brick, Stone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
  • Easements: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Utilities: Phone, Cable, Internet - Cable

Schools

  • School District: Portsmouth
  • Elementary School: Little Harbor School
  • Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Elementary School: Little Harbor School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970
  • Lot Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Sidewalks
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: GRA
  • Deed Book: 3585
  • Deed Page: 0965
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 12964
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: Portsmouth
  • School Middle Jr: Portsmouth Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2017
Sold by
Hitchcock Kimberly
Bought by
Grace Ft 2016
Current Estimated Value
$1,963,070

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2016
Closed on
Aug 17, 2016
Sold by
Nahill Ann W
Bought by
Hitchcock Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Pamela Bailey
Madden Group
Buyer's Agent
Jamieson Duston
Duston Leddy Real Estate
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$695,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.16%
Original Mortgage
$521,250
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Grace Ft 2016 -- --
Hitchcock Kimberly $695,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grace Ft $553,000
Previous Owner Hitchcock Kimberly $521,250
Previous Owner Hitchcock Kimberly $69,500
Previous Owner Nahill Ann W $200,000
Previous Owner Nahill Ann W $300,000
Previous Owner Nahill Ann W $300,000
Previous Owner Nahill Ann W $30,000
Previous Owner Nahill Ann W $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Sold $1,190,000 -6.7% $483 / Sq Ft
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2020 10/10/20 For Sale $1,275,000 +83.5% $517 / Sq Ft
08/15/2016 08/15/16 Sold $695,000 0.0% $299 / Sq Ft
08/15/2016 08/15/16 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Sale $695,000 -- $299 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $19,344 $1,730,200 $599,400 $1,130,800
2023 $15,322 $949,900 $356,800 $593,100
2022 $14,438 $949,900 $356,800 $593,100
2021 $14,277 $949,900 $356,800 $593,100
2020 $12,882 $876,300 $356,800 $519,500
2019 $12,964 $872,400 $356,800 $515,600
2018 $11,502 $736,800 $324,300 $412,500
2017 $11,331 $736,800 $324,300 $412,500
2016 $11,330 $664,900 $258,300 $406,600
2015 $11,164 $664,900 $258,300 $406,600
2014 $10,755 $594,200 $232,900 $361,300
2013 $10,642 $594,200 $232,900 $361,300
2012 $10,233 $583,100 $232,900 $350,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    James Archibald

    East Key Realty

    (603) 787-3155

    11 Total Sales

    James Archibald
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  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Pamela Bailey

    RE/MAX

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  • Jamieson Duston

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jamieson Duston

    Duston Leddy Real Estate

    (603) 365-5848

    187 Total Sales

    Jamieson Duston
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4833571

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000129-000035

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801

118 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH

This home is located at 118 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801 since 10 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,963,070, approximately $796 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 118 Richards Ave is a home located in Rockingham County with nearby schools including Little Harbour School, Portsmouth Middle School, and Portsmouth High School.

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