$1,125,000

3 Sylvester St Portsmouth, NH 03801

Estimated payment $6,847/month

Total Views 4,212
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,071 Sq Ft
$543 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Spa
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Welcome to 3 Sylvester Street. This phenomenal 4-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial was built in 2018 and offers the perfect blend of modern design, efficiency, and timeless style. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, the location is unbeatable. Just a short stroll to Portsmouth’s vibrant West End and an easy bike ride to Market Square. Inside you’ll find an immaculate, move-in ready home with hardwood flooring throughout and an open-concept main level designed for today’s lifestyle. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, shaker-style dovetailed cabinetry, an oversized farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances with gas range, and a large island, ideal for cooking and entertaining. Upstairs, discover four generous sized bedrooms, and a convenient laundry room. The luxurious primary suite boasts a tray ceiling, recessed lighting, a huge walk-in closet and a spa like primary bath with a stunning frameless tiled shower w/body jets and a free-standing soaking tub. The large, dry basement offers great potential for finishing - perfect for a home gym, media room, or workshop. Modern systems include central A/C, a tankless on-demand water heater, and efficient propane heat. Step outside to your private backyard oasis, complete with an expansive paver patio for BBQs and a relaxing saltwater hot tub to enjoy year-round. This pristine home checks every box! Set up a private showing or come to one of the open houses on Friday 9/5, 4:00 to 5:30 or Sunday 9/7, 11:00 to 1:00.

Listing Agent

Jeff Levine

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty License #057943 Listed on: 09/03/2025

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,162

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Natural Light
  • Blinds
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Farmhouse Sink

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 43
  • Assessor Parcel Number 232

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,162

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Middle Road to Sylvester Street. Last home on the right.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2071.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Blinds, Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-In Closet(s), 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room_10_Type: Laundry Room
  • Room_2_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_4_Type: Bathroom Half
  • Room_5_Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_9_Type: Bathroom Half
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Partial Fence, Hot Tub, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Open, Direct Access, Garage

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Propane, Hot Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable, Other
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Portsmouth Middle School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9162.0
  • Tax Block: 43
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Map Number: 232

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $9,162 $819,500 $299,700 $519,800
2023 $8,359 $518,200 $167,200 $351,000
2022 $7,877 $518,200 $167,200 $351,000
2021 $7,789 $518,200 $167,200 $351,000
2020 $7,618 $518,200 $167,200 $351,000
2019 $7,700 $518,200 $167,200 $351,000
2018 $5,843 $368,900 $161,400 $207,500
2017 $1,941 $126,200 $126,200 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $1,125,000 +124.1% $543 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Sold $502,000 +0.4% $236 / Sq Ft
01/21/2019 01/21/19 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Price Changed $500,000 -9.1% $235 / Sq Ft
11/08/2018 11/08/18 For Sale $550,000 -- $259 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $502,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $112,500 Balloon
Closed $394,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $401,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5059503

PrimeMLS

APN: 0232 0043 0001