NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Middle St Portsmouth, NH 03801

Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,230,075

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,991 Sq Ft
$559/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 07, 2014

Last sale price $768,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 190% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,876/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Wood Siding
  • 4-minute walk to Rye Harbor State Park
  • Little Harbour School Rated A

About This Home

As of February 2014

You have waited a long time for a property like this! Come live downtown Portsmouth! This historic property can be the home you have dreamed of! Abundance of parking, what can be a huge back yard, and an authentic stately presence...This property features many distinctive period moldings, curved doors,woodwork, and fireplaces. Come and add your touches to make this a property you keep for generations to come. Create your living space in the upper floors, and work in the first floor or keep the existing stable tenant. Why spend $450 per foot for a brick box downtown that you can barely live in. This is the place you can call home. Call for more information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Samonas

Samonas Realty, LLC License #056561 Listed on: 07/02/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Derek Durbin

Vizuluxe Real Estate LLC License #066240

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1813

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Property is zoned MRO

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,991 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,375

Year Built

Built in 1813

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Directions: North on Middle Street. Building on the left between Court Street and Richards Ave.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 192.43
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1813
  • List Agent: 16453
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 3991
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 3991

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas - Natural
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Cooling: Central AC

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068
  • Lot Acres: 0.3
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: MRO
  • Deed Book: 3438
  • Deed Page: 2750
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 12374.51
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School Middle Jr: Portsmouth Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2018
Sold by
Pf Jax Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Asrt Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,230,075

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Outstanding Balance
$771,318
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$1,458,757

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2013
Closed on
Dec 13, 2013
Sold by
Middlestone Real Est I
Bought by
Pf Jax Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
John Samonas
Samonas Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Derek Durbin
Vizuluxe Real Estate LLC
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$768,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$91,000
-10.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.43%
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1999
Sold by
Minaudo Gaspare S
Bought by
Middlestone Real Est I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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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
Asrt Llc $1,187,533 --
Asrt Llc $1,187,533 --
Pf Jax Real Estate Llc $768,000 --
Pf Jax Real Estate Llc $768,000 --
Middlestone Real Est I $462,500 --
Middlestone Real Est I $462,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Asrt Llc $890,000
Closed Asrt Llc $890,000
Previous Owner Middlestone Real Est I $310,000
Previous Owner Middlestone Real Est I $319,000
Previous Owner Middlestone Real Est I $215,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/07/2014 02/07/14 Sold $768,000 -10.6% $192 / Sq Ft
09/16/2013 09/16/13 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2013 07/02/13 For Sale $859,000 -- $215 / 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 $13,593 $1,215,800 $433,900 $781,900
2023 $17,272 $1,070,800 $347,100 $723,700
2022 $16,276 $1,070,800 $347,100 $723,700
2021 $16,094 $1,070,800 $347,100 $723,700
2020 $15,741 $1,070,800 $347,100 $723,700
2019 $15,912 $1,070,800 $347,100 $723,700
2018 $13,486 $851,400 $321,400 $530,000
2017 $13,095 $851,400 $321,400 $530,000
2016 $13,344 $783,100 $291,100 $492,000
2015 $13,148 $783,100 $291,100 $492,000
2014 $12,379 $683,900 $291,100 $392,800
2013 $12,284 $685,900 $291,600 $394,300
2012 $12,375 $705,100 $310,800 $394,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Samonas

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Samonas

    Samonas Realty, LLC

    (603) 234-3400

    8 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    John Samonas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Derek Durbin

    Vizuluxe Real Estate LLC

    (603) 427-8306

    Derek Durbin
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4252762

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000127-000004

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 Downtown Portsmouth

159 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH

Not Listed for Sale

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