NOT LISTED FOR SALE

160 Essex Ave Portsmouth, NH 03801

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $622,000 - $691,133

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,004 Sq Ft
$649/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2014

Last sale price $250,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 161% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,088/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • New Franklin School Rated A
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Car Garage

About This Home

As of April 2014

RARE Portsmouth FIND these days of short inventories. 2 roomy bedrooms, hardwood, family/den room, lovely lot, short drive into downtown. Single garage. Some updates necessary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Fabisak

Tom Fabisak Realty License #000312 Listed on: 03/12/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie McMaster

The McMaster Agency LLC License #057466

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,556

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,018 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Electric Range
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Schools

  • Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
  • Portsmouth Middle School
  • Portsmouth High School

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Personal Contents
  • 18% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,556

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Directions: Essex Avenue is off Middle or Islington Streets located mid way in either direction (sign on property)
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Footprint: 34x26+
  • Assessment Amount: 254400
  • Assessment Year: 2011
  • Construction: Existing
  • Items Excluded: Personal Contents
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 249
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: RARE Portsmouth FIND these days of short inventories. 2 roomy bedrooms, hardwood, family/den room, lovely lot, short drive into downtown. Single garage. Some updates necessary.
  • List Agent: 13731
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Sloping
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater - Electric
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, One-Level Home
  • Features Interior: Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Full
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 14x13, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 3: Living Room, 16x13, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, 12x10, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 13x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 12x10, On Level: 1
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1004
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 1004
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1004
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 1004

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Foundation: Block
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Deck
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • Parking: Auto Open, Direct Entry, Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: Fuses
  • Fuel Company: Rye Fuel
  • Sewer: Public
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Electric Company: PSNH
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: Portsmouth
  • Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
  • Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 10018
  • Lot Acres: 0.23
  • Zoning: RES
  • Deed Book: 3277
  • Deed Page: 1231
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 17.55
  • Tax Gross Amount: 4556.3
  • Tax Year: 2013

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2014
Closed on
Apr 14, 2014
Sold by
Woodbury C Argeroew Re
Bought by
Parsons Shannon M and Parsons Stephen E
Seller's Agent
Tom Fabisak
Tom Fabisak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katie McMaster
The McMaster Agency LLC
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.81%
Current Estimated Value
$651,283

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$401,283
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Holt Christopher D
Bought by
Woodbury C Argereow Rv
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
Parsons Shannon M $250,000 --
Parsons Shannon M $250,000 --
Woodbury C Argereow Rv $128,000 --
Woodbury C Argereow Rv $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Parsons Stephen E $53,000
Closed Woodbury C Argereow Rv $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $250,000 -3.8% $249 / Sq Ft
03/14/2014 03/14/14 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2014 03/12/14 For Sale $259,900 -- $259 / 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 $6,467 $578,400 $365,100 $213,300
2023 $5,889 $365,100 $227,200 $137,900
2022 $5,550 $365,100 $227,200 $137,900
2021 $5,487 $365,100 $227,200 $137,900
2020 $5,367 $365,100 $227,200 $137,900
2019 $5,425 $365,100 $227,200 $137,900
2018 $5,102 $322,100 $199,100 $123,000
2017 $4,842 $314,800 $191,800 $123,000
2016 $4,809 $282,200 $179,200 $103,000
2015 $4,738 $282,200 $179,200 $103,000
2014 $4,605 $254,400 $165,000 $89,400
2013 $4,556 $254,400 $165,000 $89,400
2012 $4,465 $254,400 $165,000 $89,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tom Fabisak

    Tom Fabisak Realty

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Katie McMaster

    The McMaster Agency LLC

    (603) 396-3150

    Katie McMaster
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4341093

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000233-000063

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 West End

160 Essex Ave, Portsmouth, NH

This home is located at 160 Essex Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801 since 12 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $651,283, approximately $648 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 160 Essex Ave is a home located in Rockingham County with nearby schools including New Franklin School, Portsmouth Middle School, and Portsmouth High School.

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