NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 Richards Ave Unit 2 Portsmouth, NH 03801

Estimated Value: $553,000 - $821,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
861 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold September 30, 2014

Last sale price $340,000 $395 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,061/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Little Harbour School Rated A
  • Balcony
  • 5-minute walk to Rye Harbor State Park

About This Home

As of September 2014

Great Location. Great condition. One level condominium with newly constructed 2 car detached garage. Sparkling wood floors, replacement windows and 6 year old roof. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open concept living and dining areas. Relaxing front porch over looking tree lined Richards Avenue and just one block away from the ball fields, parks, and downtown. Covered Rear deck provides ideal spot to watch your garden grow and see the sparkle of the fireworks. Front and rear mudroom areas as well as easy access to basement storage. Neat as a pin, freshly painted top to bottom, and ready to go. Move right in. Non smoking building. Pet friendly for friendly pets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Mountjoy

The Aland Realty Group License #052524 Listed on: 05/26/2014

The Aland Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Boisvert

EXP Realty License #047673

EXP Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,427

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Garden Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • 18% Total Tax Rate

Community Details

Overview

  • Self Mangaged Association
  • Mayo Place Condominiums

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,427

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Directions: From Market Square. Take Congress Street, Turn left on Middle Street. Turn Left on to Richards Ave. Property on Left just after intersection of Richards Avenue and Highland Street.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Floor Number: 2
  • Footprint: 45 x 25
  • Units per Building: 2
  • Assessment Amount: 442900
  • Assessment Year: 2011
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 394.89
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Condo: Yes
  • List Agent: 13080
  • Architectural Style: Garden
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater–Natural Gas
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 11 X 9, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 12 X 12, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 12 X 12, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 10 X 10, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 10 X 10, On Level: 1
  • Room 13: Other, 19 X 5, On Level: 1
  • Room 14: Other, 11 X 6, On Level: 1
  • Room 15: Other, STORAGE, On Level: Basement
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 861
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 441
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 861
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 441

Exterior Features

  • Building Number: 279
  • Driveway: Common/Shared, Paved, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
  • Foundation: Brick, Stone
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Membrane
  • Features Exterior: Balcony, Porch - Covered
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Auto Open, Parking Spaces 2, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Electric Company: PSNH
  • Phone Company: Comcast
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed
  • Fee: 250
  • Condo Name: MAYO PLACE CONDOMINIUMS
  • Management Company: Self Mangaged

Schools

  • Elementary School: Little Harbor School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712
  • Lot Acres: 0.2
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: GRA
  • Deed Book: 4946
  • Deed Page: 1499
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty
  • Unit/Lot Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 18.2
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2014
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Scary Realty Llc
Bought by
Bingham Mark S
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Mountjoy
The Aland Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Brad Boisvert
EXP Realty
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.29%
Current Estimated Value
$669,474

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$329,474
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2008
Sold by
Horan Peter F
Bought by
Two Boats Realty Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Bingham Mark S $340,000 --
Bingham Mark S $340,000 --
Two Boats Realty Llc $455,000 --
Two Boats Realty Llc $455,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Two Boats Realty Llc $300,000
Closed Two Boats Realty Llc $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Sold $340,000 -5.3% $395 / Sq Ft
08/04/2014 08/04/14 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2014 05/26/14 For Sale $359,000 -- $417 / 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 $6,427 $574,900 $0 $574,900
2023 $6,821 $422,900 $0 $422,900
2022 $6,428 $422,900 $0 $422,900
2021 $6,356 $422,900 $0 $422,900
2020 $6,136 $417,400 $0 $417,400
2019 $6,203 $417,400 $0 $417,400
2018 $6,174 $389,800 $0 $389,800
2017 $5,995 $389,800 $0 $389,800
2016 $5,610 $329,200 $0 $329,200
2015 $5,527 $329,200 $0 $329,200
2014 $8,266 $456,700 $244,500 $212,200
2013 $7,932 $442,900 $257,700 $185,200
2012 $7,773 $442,900 $257,700 $185,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Mountjoy

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jeffrey Mountjoy

    The Aland Realty Group

    (603) 674-1002

    171 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Mountjoy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Brad Boisvert

    EXP Realty

    (603) 235-7688

    37 Total Sales

    Brad Boisvert
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4358634

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000130-000053-000002

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801

279 Richards Ave Unit 2, Portsmouth, NH

Not Listed for Sale

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