NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Madison St Portsmouth, NH 03801

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $932,000 - $1,097,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,688 Sq Ft
$604/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2017

Last sale price $510,000 $302 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,523/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Fireplace
  • Little Harbour School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Carter Park

About This Home

As of June 2017

Antique Colonial home located in the center of Portsmouth's developing west end district that offers shops, restaurants, and entertainment while located within strolling distance of Portsmouth's popular downtown sites and attractions. Inviting foyer welcomes you into the generously sized living room with fireplace and decorative mantle. Cheerful hall leads you to convenient half bath and onto the spacious dining area with exposed brick and modern kitchen with ss appliances and generous counter and cabinet space. Original pine and oak floors throughout 1st level. 2nd level includes 3 bedrooms & full bath. Kitchen leads to separate den/utility room that offers many use opportunities and gives direct access to private yard with stone patio, pocket gardens and detached 1 car garage. Hobbyists will appreciate the adjoining rear barn that is an ideal workshop and offers overhead storage. Many charming original details remain in the house including raised 4 panel doors, decorative molding, & hardware while recent updates including vinyl windows, 200 amp service will ensure this treasured home continue to stands the test of time.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Boisvert

EXP Realty License #047673 Listed on: 04/18/2017

EXP Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Boisvert

EXP Realty License #047673 Listed on: 04/18/2017

EXP Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,507

Year Built

  • 1792

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned GRC

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 54

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,507

Year Built

1792

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Assessment Amount: 309300
  • Assessment Year: 2016
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1792

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Features Interior: Attic, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Partial, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1688
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2196
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1688
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 396
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished AG: 112

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Fence - Partial, Garden Space

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 4
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Unitil
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas - Natural
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Electric Company: Eversource

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot: 54
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356
  • Lot Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: GRC

Tax Info

  • Tax Year Notes: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2017
Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
Sold by
Smith Sarah A and Smith Zachary C
Bought by
Rouleau Tamrah and Rouleau Jeremy
Seller's Agent
Brad Boisvert
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brad Boisvert
EXP Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.86%
Current Estimated Value
$1,019,448

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$509,448
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$484,500
Outstanding Balance
$404,910
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$614,538

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2015
Closed on
Oct 15, 2015
Sold by
Gabriel Jeffrey D and Gabriel Kathleen W
Bought by
Smith Sarah A and Smith Zachary C
Seller's Agent
Brad Boisvert
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mike McLaughlin
Buyer's Brokers of the Seacoast
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$391,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2009
Sold by
Murphy Brian J X
Bought by
Gabriel Jeffrey D and Gabriel Kathleen W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,385
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2001
Sold by
Lyla I Harris Est
Bought by
Murphy Brian J X

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,500
Interest Rate
7.39%
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
Rouleau Tamrah $510,000 --
Smith Sarah A $460,000 --
Gabriel Jeffrey D $297,000 --
Murphy Brian J X $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rouleau Tamrah $484,500
Previous Owner Smith Sarah A $391,000
Previous Owner Murphy Brian J X $291,550
Previous Owner Murphy Brian J X $303,385
Previous Owner Murphy Brian J X $161,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2017 06/14/17 Sold $510,000 -2.9% $302 / Sq Ft
05/28/2017 05/28/17 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2017 04/18/17 For Sale $525,000 +14.1% $311 / Sq Ft
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Sold $460,000 +2.2% $273 / Sq Ft
09/01/2015 09/01/15 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2015 08/25/15 For Sale $450,000 -- $267 / 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 $10,507 $939,800 $480,000 $459,800
2023 $9,738 $603,700 $278,200 $325,500
2022 $9,176 $603,700 $278,200 $325,500
2021 $9,074 $603,700 $278,200 $325,500
2020 $8,874 $603,700 $278,200 $325,500
2019 $7,990 $537,700 $278,200 $259,500
2018 $7,964 $502,800 $271,900 $230,900
2017 $7,879 $512,300 $227,600 $284,700
2016 $6,327 $371,300 $170,800 $200,500
2015 $5,193 $309,300 $170,800 $138,500
2014 $5,330 $294,500 $175,700 $118,800
2013 $5,344 $298,400 $175,700 $122,700
2012 $5,237 $298,400 $175,700 $122,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Brad Boisvert

    EXP Realty

    (603) 235-7688

    17 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Brad Boisvert
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  • Mike McLaughlin

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mike McLaughlin

    Buyer's Brokers of the Seacoast

    (603) 828-8615

    11 Total Sales

    Mike McLaughlin
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4627848

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000145-000054

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 West End

159 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH

This home is located at 159 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 since 18 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,019,448, approximately $603 per square foot. This property was built in 1792. 159 Madison St 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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