NOT LISTED FOR SALE

496 Middle St Portsmouth, NH 03801

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $786,000 - $1,126,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,258 Sq Ft
$728/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2012

Last sale price $300,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 205% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,607/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Deck
  • Antique Architecture
  • Little Harbour School Rated A
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • 3-minute walk to Rye Harbor State Park

About This Home

As of July 2012

Short walk to all that downtown Portsmouth has to offer!Great office location, zoned MRO! Winthrop Hoyt House - Charming residence boasting original wide pine floors, fireplaces with original mantles and unique Indian shutters. Private yard with deck, pergola and beautiful plantings. 2 car off street parking. Steps to downtown Portsmouth's shopping, theater and restaurants. Own this incredible Portsmouth location for less than it would cost to rent. Please allow 24 Hour notice for showings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Pesce

Great Island Realty LLC License #051117 Listed on: 04/01/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

John Rice

Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty License #005000

Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,803

Year Built

  • Built in 1815

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned MRO

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,258 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Stove
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Laundry on upper level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,803

Year Built

Built in 1815

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Antique, Freestanding
  • Directions: Corner of Middle and Union, sign on property.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 238.47
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1815
  • List Agent: 13231
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
  • Features Interior: Blinds, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen/Dining, Sauna, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1258
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1258

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Common/Shared, Gravel
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Foundation: Granite, Stone
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt, Shingle - Fiberglass
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Fence - Full, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Parking Spaces 2

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Gas
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed

Lot Info

  • Map: 0135
  • Lot: 0021
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792
  • Lot Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Description: City Lot, Corner, Landscaped, Level
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: MRO
  • Deed Book: 4541
  • Deed Page: 1318
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 5802.72
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Chalfin Paula A
Bought by
Paula Anne Chalfin Ret
Current Estimated Value
$916,140

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Gamble Alexandra B
Bought by
Chalfin Paula A
Seller's Agent
Margaret Pesce
Great Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
John Rice
Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2005
Sold by
Cullinane Meaghan and Cullinane Charles
Bought by
Gamble Alexandra B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,250
Interest Rate
5.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2002
Sold by
Burke John M
Bought by
496 Middle St Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1997
Sold by
Huusko Mathew
Bought by
Burke John M
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
Paula Anne Chalfin Ret -- None Available
Paula Anne Chalfin Ret -- None Available
Chalfin Paula A $300,000 --
Chalfin Paula A $300,000 --
Gamble Alexandra B $325,000 --
Gamble Alexandra B $325,000 --
496 Middle St Llc $345,000 --
496 Middle St Llc $345,000 --
Burke John M $153,300 --
Burke John M $153,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Burke John M $211,250
Previous Owner Burke John M $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $300,000 -3.2% $238 / Sq Ft
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2012 04/01/12 For Sale $310,000 -- $246 / 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 $9,398 $840,600 $0 $840,600
2023 $8,704 $539,600 $0 $539,600
2022 $8,202 $539,600 $0 $539,600
2021 $8,110 $539,600 $0 $539,600
2020 $7,932 $539,600 $0 $539,600
2019 $8,018 $539,600 $0 $539,600
2018 $8,156 $514,900 $0 $514,900
2017 $7,919 $514,900 $0 $514,900
2016 $7,518 $441,200 $0 $441,200
2015 $7,408 $441,200 $0 $441,200
2014 $7,220 $398,900 $0 $398,900
2013 $5,466 $305,200 $0 $305,200
2012 $5,897 $336,000 $0 $336,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Pesce

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Margaret Pesce

    Great Island Realty LLC

    (603) 340-1042

    3 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Margaret Pesce
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    John Rice

    Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty

    (603) 498-4034

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    John Rice
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4144590

PrimeMLS

APN: 0135-0021-0000

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 West End

496 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH

Not Listed for Sale

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