NOT LISTED FOR SALE

478 Colonial Dr Portsmouth, NH 03801

Estimated Value: $569,333 - $685,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 Sq Ft
$467/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2013

Last sale price $245,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 156% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,764/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • New Franklin School Rated A
  • Skylights
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of May 2013

Offering convenient access to the beaches, bistros and boutiques that have become synonymous with Seacoast living, this three bedroom cape located in Portsmouth's Panaway neighborhood is a must see. With its charming curb appeal, 478 Colonial Drive presents plenty of potential to create the home of your dreams with its bright, roomy interior, large deck and fenced yard. With its second floor master bedroom complete with walk-in closet and attached garage, you can cross off two of the most sought-after items on the savvy home shoppers "must-have" list. Competitively priced, this home won't be on the market long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Laroche

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Brokerage Phone: 800-450-7784 License #060470 Listed on: 03/23/2013

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele McCarthy

BHHS Verani Seacoast License #053312

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.75-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Portsmouth Middle School
  • Portsmouth High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 59
  • 18% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,040

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cape
  • Footprint: 1266
  • Assessment Amount: 230200
  • Assessment Year: 2012
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1.75
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 182.29
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1940
  • List Agent: 15773
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Features Interior: Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Skylight, Walk-in Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 3: Living Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1344
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 720
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1344
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 720

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Fence - Full

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • Parking: Parking Spaces 1
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas - Natural
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Hot Air

Schools

  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 260
  • Lot: 59
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534
  • Current Use: Unknown
  • Lot Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Level
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Res
  • Deed Book: 4296
  • Deed Page: 1698
  • Deed Recorded Type: Quit Claim

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 17.55
  • Tax Gross Amount: 4040
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2013
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Jean A Durell Ret
Bought by
Ristaino Nicholas J
Seller's Agent
Christina Laroche
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCarthy
BHHS Verani Seacoast
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
6.57%
Current Estimated Value
$627,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$382,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2013
Closed on
Apr 3, 2013
Sold by
Durell Jean A and Durell Kenneth C
Bought by
Jean A Durell Ret and Durell
Seller's Agent
Christina Laroche
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCarthy
BHHS Verani Seacoast
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
6.57%
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
Ristaino Nicholas J $242,000 --
Ristaino Nicholas J $242,000 --
Jean A Durell Ret -- --
Jean A Durell Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Jean A Durell Ret $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Sold $245,000 +6.6% $182 / Sq Ft
04/02/2013 04/02/13 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2013 03/23/13 For Sale $229,900 -- $171 / 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 $5,558 $497,100 $243,600 $253,500
2023 $5,058 $313,600 $147,600 $166,000
2022 $4,767 $313,600 $147,600 $166,000
2021 $4,713 $313,600 $147,600 $166,000
2020 $4,610 $313,600 $147,600 $166,000
2019 $4,660 $313,600 $147,600 $166,000
2018 $4,419 $279,000 $134,200 $144,800
2017 $4,291 $279,000 $134,200 $144,800
2016 $3,863 $226,700 $109,800 $116,900
2015 $3,806 $226,700 $109,800 $116,900
2014 $4,167 $230,200 $121,000 $109,200
2013 $4,123 $230,200 $121,000 $109,200
2012 $4,040 $230,200 $121,000 $109,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christina Laroche

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Christina Laroche

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

    (603) 833-6476

    107 Total Sales

    Christina Laroche
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Michele McCarthy

    BHHS Verani Seacoast

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4223994

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000260-000059

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801

478 Colonial Dr, Portsmouth, NH

Not Listed for Sale

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