$550,000
SOLD JAN 14, 2025

159 Woodbury Ave Unit 3 Portsmouth, NH 03801

West End Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,408 Sq Ft
$325/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$391 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Garden
  • New Franklin School Rated A
  • Patio
  • 3-minute walk to Pine Street Playground

About This Home

As of January 2025

Step into this charming condo and enjoy all Portsmouth has to offer at your fingertips. This classic home is divided into three condo units, with an abundance of outdoor space, parking, and storage. Located in the historic Creek neighborhood, you’re conveniently positioned between the bustling West End and all of Portsmouth’s main thoroughfares, and just minutes from downtown. A spacious yard and well maintained green space are adjacent to a quiet patio and the private entry to Unit #3, beautifully renovated in 2007. Step inside a lovely entryway to hang your belongings and then head up the stairs to the main living area, or down to your private storage space in the basement. The second floor features an open-concept design that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Enjoy the elegance of hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a timeless gas stove. The spacious L-shaped kitchen is perfect for cooking while staying engaged with guests in the living room or dining area. A full bath is conveniently located around the corner, with a well-lit hallway leading to the stairs to the third level. Upstairs you’ll find a roomy primary suite with closet and sitting area, and attached 3/4 bath and laundry. Across the hall sits another spacious bedroom with ample room for a home office or comfortable sitting area. Come see the possibilities today! Text/call/email agent to schedule a showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Rome

Compass New England, LLC License #072774 Listed on: 10/08/2024

Compass New England, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Samonas

Samonas Realty, LLC License #072860

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,813

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

HOA Fees

  • $325 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Schools

  • New Franklin Elementary School
  • Portsmouth Middle School
  • Portsmouth High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Garden

Community Details

  • Association fees include landscaping, plowing

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0003 / 0058

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,813

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$325 per month

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Directions: Use GPS. Please use street parking available along Woodbury Ave. Unit #3 entrance is on right side when facing front of building from street.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Units per Building: 3
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 390.63
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Remarks Public: Step into this charming condo and enjoy all Portsmouth has to offer at your fingertips. This classic home is divided into three condo units, with an abundance of outdoor space, parking, and storage. Located in the historic Creek neighborhood, you’re conveniently positioned between the bustling West End and all of Portsmouth’s main thoroughfares, and just minutes from downtown. A spacious yard and well maintained green space are adjacent to a quiet patio and the private entry to Unit #3, beautifully renovated in 2007. Step inside a lovely entryway to hang your belongings and then head up the stairs to the main living area, or down to your private storage space in the basement. The second floor features an open-concept design that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Enjoy the elegance of hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a timeless gas stove. The spacious L-shaped kitchen is perfect for cooking while staying engaged with guests in the living room or dining area. A full bath is conveniently located around the corner, with a well-lit hallway leading to the stairs to the third level. Upstairs you’ll find a roomy primary suite with closet and sitting area, and attached 3/4 bath and laundry. Across the hall sits another spacious bedroom with ample room for a home office or comfortable sitting area. Come see the possibilities today! Text/call/email agent to schedule a showing.
  • List Agent: 282148
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage - Assigned, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Kitchen/Dining, Level 2: Living Room
  • Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen/Dining, On Level: 2
  • Room 2: Living Room, On Level: 2
  • Room 3: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Room 4: Bedroom with Bath, On Level: 3
  • Room 5: 3
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1408
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 1660
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1408
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 252

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
  • Features Exterior: Garden Space, Patio
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Gas
  • Utilities: Cable - At Site, Gas - On-Site
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Fee: 325
  • Fee Includes: Landscaping, Plowing
  • Condo Fees: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Portsmouth
  • Elementary School: New Franklin School
  • Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Elementary School: New Franklin School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 0162
  • Lot: 0003
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: GRA
  • Deed Book: 4951
  • Deed Page: 1507
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty
  • Unit/Lot Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 6813
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2008
Sold by
Meade Stephen J and Thompson Nattie J
Bought by
Richards Ft
Current Estimated Value
$600,439
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $522,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Sold $550,000 -8.2% $391 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $599,000 -- $425 / 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 $6,939 $620,700 $0 $620,700
2023 $6,813 $422,400 $0 $422,400
2022 $6,420 $422,400 $0 $422,400
2021 $6,349 $422,400 $0 $422,400
2020 $6,209 $422,400 $0 $422,400
2019 $6,277 $422,400 $0 $422,400
2018 $6,350 $400,900 $0 $400,900
2017 $6,166 $400,900 $0 $400,900
2016 $5,729 $336,200 $0 $336,200
2015 $5,645 $336,200 $0 $336,200
2014 $5,537 $305,900 $0 $305,900
2013 $5,479 $305,900 $0 $305,900
2012 $5,369 $305,900 $0 $305,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5017770

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000162-000058-000003