NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 State St Unit 4A Portsmouth, NH 03801

Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $721,000 - $888,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
904 Sq Ft
$394/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $660,000 $730 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,532/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dining Area
  • Little Harbour School Rated A
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 4-minute walk to Prescott Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

Welcome to the 1827 Sheafe House Condominiums, located in the highly coveted historic district of downtown Portsmouth. Enjoy the conveniences of pulling into your deeded parking space, and taking the elevator up to your 3rd floor unit overlooking the city. The living area, adorned with hardwood floors, warm exposed brick walls & hand hewn original beams is both inviting and cozy. The living space is open to the dining area, and separated from the kitchen by a generously sized island. The kitchen has custom cabinets & upgraded appliances. The master bedroom with ensuite bath offers a deep soaking tub and custom tile as well as an oversized walk-in closet. The second bath has a walk-in shower with beautiful stone walls, and a laundry closet accessed through a sliding barn door. Original hearths in the living room and master bedroom, high efficiency mini-splits for cooling are additional amenities that make this unit special. This home is steps to all that Portsmouth has to offer including restaurants and shopping, Strawbery Bank, Prescott Park, & Market Square! Sheafe House is a very well run, professionally-managed association which adds to the ease of living. Seldom will you find an opportunity to own a home in one of the rare downtown buildings that offers these amenities and rich history - here is your chance!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Proulx

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth License #065185 Listed on: 12/10/2020

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth

Last Buyer's Agent

A non PrimeMLS member

A Non PrimeMLS Agency

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,182

Year Built

  • Built in 1827

HOA Fees

  • $394 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Converted Dwelling
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 904 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Paved Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include plowing, sewer, water
  • Jpk Properties Association, Phone Number (603) 436-1555
  • 1827 Sheafe House Condos

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 304A / 0046
  • 15% Total Tax Rate

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,182

Year Built

Built in 1827

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$394 per month

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Conversion
  • Directions: On State St between Penhallow St and Chapel St.
  • Units per Building: 9
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 730.09
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1827
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to the 1827 Sheafe House Condominiums, located in the highly coveted historic district of downtown Portsmouth. Enjoy the conveniences of pulling into your deeded parking space, and taking the elevator up to your 3rd floor unit overlooking the city. The living area, adorned with hardwood floors, warm exposed brick walls & hand hewn original beams is both inviting and cozy. The living space is open to the dining area, and separated from the kitchen by a generously sized island. The kitchen has custom cabinets & upgraded appliances. The master bedroom with ensuite bath offers a deep soaking tub and custom tile as well as an oversized walk-in closet. The second bath has a walk-in shower with beautiful stone walls, and a laundry closet accessed through a sliding barn door. Original hearths in the living room and master bedroom, high efficiency mini-splits for cooling are additional amenities that make this unit special. This home is steps to all that Portsmouth has to offer including restaurants and shopping, Strawberry Bank, Prescott Park, & Market Square! Sheafe House is a very well run, professionally-managed association which adds to the ease of living. Seldom will you find an opportunity to own a home in one of the rare downtown buildings that offers these amenities and rich history - here is your chance!
  • L A1 M M S I Memberkey: 392314
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  • L A3 User Code: 614667
  • List Agent: 16717
  • L O1 Homesnapcom: Yes
  • L O1 M M S I Officekey: 71406
  • L O3 Homesnapcom: Yes
  • L O3 M M S I Officekey: 71406
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  • S O1 M M S I Officekey: 73738
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Features Interior: Dining Area, Elevator, Master BR w/ BA, Walk-in Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Room 1: Living Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1
  • Room 6: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 904
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 904
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 904

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Deeded, Parking Spaces 1

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Comcast/xFinity
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Unitil
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas - Natural
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Phone Company: Comcast/xFinity
  • Utilities: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Fee: 394
  • Mgmt Co Phone: 603-436-1555
  • Fee Includes: Plowing, Sewer, Water
  • Condo Fees: Yes
  • Condo Name: 1827 Sheafe House
  • Management Company: JPK Properties

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

  • Map: 0107
  • Lot: 304A
  • Common Land Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Description: City Lot
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: CBB
  • Deed Book: 5999
  • Deed Page: 1859
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty
  • Unit/Lot Number: 4A

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 14.86
  • Tax Gross Amount: 9182
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2020
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Gbk Portsmouth Llc
Bought by
Tavilla Daniel J
Seller's Agent
Erin Proulx
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth
Buyer's Agent
A non PrimeMLS member
A Non PrimeMLS Agency
List Price
$674,900
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.21%
Current Estimated Value
$828,010

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,010
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Outstanding Balance
$444,739
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$383,271

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2019
Closed on
May 10, 2019
Sold by
Pepler Amy
Bought by
Gbk Portsmouth Llc
Seller's Agent
Erin Proulx
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Kelley
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-5.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2017
Closed on
May 31, 2017
Sold by
Glasrud Tom and Glasrud Laurie
Bought by
Pepler Amy
Seller's Agent
Curt Touchette
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Hogan
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
List Price
$673,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-3.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.80%
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Diane K Hornblas Ret and Hornblas Michael L
Bought by
Glasrud Tom and Glasrud Laurie
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Mountjoy
The Aland Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Rob Wilich
Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$372,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-3.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2005
Sold by
Smith
Bought by
Hornbias Michael and Hornbias Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
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
Tavilla Daniel J $660,000 None Available
Tavilla Daniel J $660,000 None Available
Gbk Portsmouth Llc $640,000 --
Gbk Portsmouth Llc $640,000 --
Pepler Amy $650,000 --
Pepler Amy $650,000 --
Glasrud Tom $372,500 --
Glasrud Tom $372,500 --
Hornbias Michael $365,000 --
Hornbias Michael $365,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tavilla Daniel J $495,000
Closed Tavilla Daniel J $495,000
Previous Owner Gbk Portsmouth Llc $375,000
Previous Owner Pepler Amy $585,000
Previous Owner Hornbias Michael $292,000
Closed Hornbias Michael $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $660,000 -2.2% $730 / Sq Ft
01/24/2021 01/24/21 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2020 12/23/20 For Sale $674,900 0.0% $747 / Sq Ft
12/20/2020 12/20/20 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2020 12/10/20 For Sale $674,900 +5.5% $747 / Sq Ft
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Sold $640,000 -1.5% $708 / Sq Ft
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2019 03/12/19 Price Changed $649,900 -4.4% $719 / Sq Ft
02/06/2019 02/06/19 For Sale $679,900 +4.6% $752 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Sold $650,000 -3.4% $718 / Sq Ft
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2017 04/22/17 For Sale $673,000 +80.7% $744 / Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $372,500 -3.2% $412 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2012 05/30/12 For Sale $385,000 -- $426 / 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 $7,937 $709,900 $0 $709,900
2023 $9,975 $618,400 $0 $618,400
2022 $9,400 $618,400 $0 $618,400
2021 $9,295 $618,400 $0 $618,400
2020 $9,182 $624,600 $0 $624,600
2019 $9,189 $618,400 $0 $618,400
2018 $9,769 $616,700 $0 $616,700
2017 $9,485 $616,700 $0 $616,700
2016 $6,601 $387,400 $0 $387,400
2015 $6,504 $387,400 $0 $387,400
2014 $5,949 $328,700 $0 $328,700
2013 $5,887 $328,700 $0 $328,700
2012 $5,769 $328,700 $0 $328,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Proulx

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Erin Proulx

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth

    (603) 205-1488

    10 in this area

    242 Total Sales

    Erin Proulx
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    A non PrimeMLS member

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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Debbie Kelley

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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Curt Touchette

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Maureen Hogan

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

  • Jeffrey Mountjoy

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jeffrey Mountjoy

    The Aland Realty Group

    (603) 674-1002

    7 in this area

    174 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Mountjoy
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4841407

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000107-000046-000304A

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 Downtown Portsmouth

159 State St Unit 4A, Portsmouth, NH

This home is located at 159 State St Unit 4A, Portsmouth, NH 03801 since 10 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $828,010, approximately $915 per square foot. This property was built in 1827. 159 State St Unit 4A 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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