$426,000
SOLD MAR 28, 2018

217 Portsmouth Ave Stratham, NH 03885

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,272 Sq Ft
3.14 Acres

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

509 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.14 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Cooperative Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Exquisite, custom, stunning and beautiful are only a few of the words needed to describe this incredible home! Magnificent details from custom cabinets, original restored architectural features and a wonderful 2 sided fireplace, to wide plank floors and many modern updates. The beatifully updated custom kitchen, with Jenn-Air Fridge, Dynamic Gas Range, dual dishwashers, and pullout cabinets make this kitchen not only stand out but also a chef's dream! Multiple stunning bathrooms with Ariel Jetted Shower, Jacuzzi Tub and walk in Steam Shower. Beautiful living spaces are perfect for entertaining or relaxing inside and out. Three season porch admiring the hidden oasis overlooking a wonderfully landscaped property with many flowers and fruit trees, also a multi level stone and granite patio w/ fireplace allowing you to bring your inside entertaining outside. Large 3 Bay Garage is heated and has been used as a wonderful restoration workshop. Inside & out future uses are endless. Definitely a Must See!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Whitney

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty License #056048 Listed on: 07/20/2016

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Sullivan

The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC License #069514

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,956

Year Built

  • Built in 1768

Lot Details

  • 3.14 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,272 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 88

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,956

Year Built

Built in 1768

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Antique, Colonial
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Assessment Amount: 399800
  • Assessment Year: 2015
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1768
  • Remarks Public: Exquisite, custom, stunning and beautiful are only a few of the words needed to describe this incredible home! Magnificent details from custom cabinets, original restored architectural features and a wonderful 2 sided fireplace, to wide plank floors and many modern updates. The beatifully updated custom kitchen, with Jenn-Air Fridge, Dynamic Gas Range, dual dishwashers, and pullout cabinets make this kitchen not only stand out but also a chef's dream! Multiple stunning bathrooms with Ariel Jetted Shower, Jacuzzi Tub and walk in Steam Shower. Beautiful living spaces are perfect for entertaining or relaxing inside and out. Three season porch admiring the hidden oasis overlooking a wonderfully landscaped property with many flowers and fruit trees, also a multi level stone and granite patio w/ fireplace allowing you to bring your inside entertaining outside. Large 3 Bay Garage is heated and has been used as a wonderful restoration workshop. Inside & out future uses are endless. Definitely a Must See!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Washer
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Stairs - Interior
  • Level 1: Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Workshop
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Workshop, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Den, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2272
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2272
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2272

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Stone
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 3
  • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 3, Parking Spaces 6+
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Heated

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Private
  • Water Heater: Tank
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable

Schools

  • School District: Stratham
  • Elementary School: Stratham Memorial School
  • Middle School: Cooperative Middle School
  • High School: Exeter High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 21
  • Lot: 88
  • Lot Sq Ft: 136778
  • Lot Acres: 3.14
  • Lot Description: Landscaped
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: RA

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 7956
  • Tax Year: 2015

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $565,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $405,000 Unknown
Closed $417,000 Unknown
Closed $300,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $875,000 -1.7% $385 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $889,900 -2.2% $392 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 For Sale $910,000 +113.6% $401 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Sold $426,000 -6.7% $188 / Sq Ft
12/11/2017 12/11/17 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2017 07/08/17 Price Changed $456,500 -6.1% $201 / Sq Ft
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Price Changed $486,000 -2.6% $214 / Sq Ft
07/20/2016 07/20/16 For Sale $499,000 -- $220 / 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 $17,520 $1,335,400 $567,600 $767,800
2023 $17,067 $816,200 $302,800 $513,400
2022 $15,355 $820,700 $307,300 $513,400
2021 $15,199 $820,700 $307,300 $513,400
2020 $15,552 $820,700 $307,300 $513,400
2019 $15,290 $820,700 $307,300 $513,400
2018 $14,557 $693,200 $231,300 $461,900
2017 $14,072 $693,200 $231,300 $461,900
2016 $14,141 $693,200 $231,300 $461,900
2015 $13,795 $693,200 $231,300 $461,900
2014 $13,802 $693,200 $231,300 $461,900
2013 $14,337 $729,600 $269,600 $460,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4505472

PrimeMLS

APN: STRH-000012-000002