NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 State St Unit 3A Portsmouth, NH 03801

Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $763,000 - $904,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
872 Sq Ft
$395/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 28, 2020

Last sale price $675,000 $774 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,754/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Little Harbour School Rated A
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • 4-minute walk to Prescott Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Don't miss this opportunity to own one of these condos at The Sheafe House, a well appointed 1827 Federal style brick condominium building. Offering a historic past with modern conveniences after a revitalization in 2005. Come see this charming bright sunny condo in the heart of downtown. Inside you will appreciate the architectural details: exposed brick walls, quaint antique fireplace built ins located in living room and master bedroom. Gorgeous oversized windows w/ wooden shutters front and back of unit allowing sunlight to pour in all day long. You will love the chic style and spacious layout for living and entertaining, including high ceilings, kitchen open to dining / living area and laundry in unit. Onsite deeded parking. Portsmouth is a quintessential New England town. This condo is located just steps away to Market Square, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke Museum with winter ice skating and candlelight strolls from yesteryear. The arts and entertainment are thriving in this exceptional community, not to mention the award winning restaurants and eclectic fun shops. Pets allowed, breed restriction. Quick closing possible, be moved in and home for the holidays!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Kelly

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty License #066866 Listed on: 11/05/2020

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Mouflouze

Bill Mouflouze & Associates Real Estate License #034980

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,056

Year Built

  • Built in 1827

HOA Fees

  • $395 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 872 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Dining Area
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Available at Street
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 303A / 0046

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 1827 Shaefe House Condos

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Amenities

  • Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,056

Year Built

Built in 1827

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$395 per month

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Federal
  • Units per Building: 10
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 774.08
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1827
  • Remarks Public: Don't miss this opportunity to own one of these condos at The Sheafe House, a well appointed 1827 Federal style brick condominium building. Offering a historic past with modern conveniences after a revitalization in 2005. Come see this charming bright sunny condo in the heart of downtown. Inside you will appreciate the architectural details: exposed brick walls, quaint antique fireplace built ins located in living room and master bedroom. Gorgeous oversized windows w/ wooden shutters front and back of unit allowing sunlight to pour in all day long. You will love the chic style and spacious layout for living and entertaining, including high ceilings, kitchen open to dining / living area and laundry in unit. Onsite deeded parking. Portsmouth is a quintessential New England town. This condo is located just steps away to Market Square, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke Museum with winter ice skating and candlelight strolls from yesteryear. The arts and entertainment are thriving in this exceptional community, not to mention the award winning restaurants and eclectic fun shops. Pets allowed, breed restriction. Quick closing possible, be moved in and home for the holidays!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Equipment: Air Conditioner, Window AC
  • Features Interior: Blinds, Dining Area, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Living, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Interior Access
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Kitchen/Living, Level 2: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 2: Living Room, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite
  • Room 1: Living Room, On Level: 2
  • Room 2: Kitchen - Eat-in, On Level: 2
  • Room 3: Kitchen/Living, On Level: 2
  • Room 4: MBR Suite, On Level: 2
  • Room 5: 2
  • Room 6: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 872
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 872
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 872

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Masonry
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete, Granite
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Assigned, Deeded, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1, Paved

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Unitil
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas - Natural, Owned
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Utilities: Gas - At Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Fee: 395
  • Condo Fees: Yes
  • Condo Name: 1827 Shaefe House Condos
  • Association Amenities: Master Insurance, Elevator, Snow Removal, Trash Removal

Schools

  • 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

  • Map: 0107
  • Lot: 303A
  • Lot Description: City Lot
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: CD4
  • Deed Book: 5948
  • Deed Page: 2810
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty
  • Unit/Lot Number: 3A

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 9056
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School Middle Jr: Portsmouth Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2020
Closed on
Dec 23, 2020
Sold by
Levy Paul D and Levy Chanda D
Bought by
Smith Ft
Seller's Agent
Heather Kelly
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bill Mouflouze
Bill Mouflouze & Associates Real Estate
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Current Estimated Value
$855,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$180,200
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$482,971
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$372,229

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2018
Closed on
Sep 24, 2018
Sold by
K & L Rt
Bought by
Levy Pal D and Levy Chanda D
Seller's Agent
Barbara Dunkle
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather Kelly
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
List Price
$654,900
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-5.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2011
Sold by
Enright Timothy P and Enright Diana C
Bought by
K & L Rt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2005
Sold by
Smith
Bought by
Enright Timothy P and Enright Diana C
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
Smith Ft $675,000 None Available
Levy Pal D $620,000 --
K & L Rt $365,000 --
Enright Timothy P $365,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Ft $540,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Sold $675,000 0.0% $774 / Sq Ft
11/08/2020 11/08/20 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 For Sale $675,000 +8.9% $774 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Sold $620,000 -1.4% $711 / Sq Ft
09/02/2018 09/02/18 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Price Changed $629,000 -4.0% $721 / Sq Ft
04/17/2018 04/17/18 For Sale $654,900 -- $751 / 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 $8,832 $790,000 $0 $790,000
2023 $10,405 $645,100 $0 $645,100
2022 $9,055 $595,700 $0 $595,700
2021 $9,159 $609,400 $0 $609,400
2020 $8,958 $609,400 $0 $609,400
2019 $9,056 $609,400 $0 $609,400
2018 $9,490 $607,900 $0 $607,900
2017 $7,931 $607,900 $0 $607,900
2016 $6,513 $382,200 $0 $382,200
2015 $6,417 $382,200 $0 $382,200
2014 $5,873 $324,500 $0 $324,500
2013 $5,812 $324,500 $0 $324,500
2012 $5,695 $324,500 $0 $324,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Kelly

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Heather Kelly

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

    (603) 957-0668

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Heather Kelly
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Bill Mouflouze

    Bill Mouflouze & Associates Real Estate

    (603) 520-1700

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Bill Mouflouze
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  • Barbara Dunkle

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Barbara Dunkle

    EXP Realty

    (603) 498-7927

    73 Total Sales

    Barbara Dunkle
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4837396

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000107-000046-000303A

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 Downtown Portsmouth

159 State St Unit 3A, Portsmouth, NH

This home is located at 159 State St Unit 3A, Portsmouth, NH 03801 since 05 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $855,200, approximately $980 per square foot. This property was built in 1827. 159 State St Unit 3A 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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