NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Thornton St Portsmouth, NH 03801

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,178,000 - $1,364,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,913 Sq Ft
$674/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2019

Last sale price $700,000 $366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,199/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • New Franklin School Rated A
  • Pond
  • 5-minute walk to Paul McEachern Park

About This Home

As of October 2019

This 1913 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Beautiful New Englander built in 1863 is located in a lovely established West End neighborhood. Large lot of 0.23 acres is located on the corner of two dead-end streets Thornton and Monteith. Four Season Views of the North Mill Pond from the yard, three season views from inside the house. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Large second floor Master Suite. Newer roof. Option to expand the attic area. Covered outdoor deck is an incredible plus. Short walk to downtown Portsmouth and around the corner from New Franklin school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosalie Andrews

Engel & Volkers Portsmouth Brokerage Phone: 800-450-7784 License #053538 Listed on: 07/31/2019

Engel & Volkers Portsmouth

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene Olson

BHHS Verani Seacoast License #034890

BHHS Verani Seacoast

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,874

Year Built

  • Built in 1863

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SINGLE FAM MDL-01 GRA 131

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • New Franklin Elementary School
  • Portsmouth Middle School
  • Portsmouth High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Available
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0019
  • 16% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,874

Year Built

Built in 1863

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: New Englander
  • Directions: Take a right onto Thornton St from Bartlett St, follow all the way to the end. House sits on the corner lot of Thornton and Monteith St
  • Footprint: 29x42
  • Assessment Amount: 586000
  • Assessment Year: 2019
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 365.92
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1863
  • Remarks Public: This 1913 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Beautiful New Englander built in 1863 is located in a lovely established West End neighborhood. Large lot of 0.23 acres is located on the corner of two dead-end streets Thornton and Monteith. Four Season Views of the North Mill Pond from the yard, three season views from inside the house. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Large second floor Master Suite. Newer roof. Option to expand the attic area.Coverd outdoor deck is an incredible plus. Short walk to downtown Portsmouth and around the corner from New Franklin School.
  • List Agent: 16450
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Energy Star, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer - Energy Star
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Hard Surface Flooring, Paved Parking
  • Features Interior: Attic, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Lighting - LED, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1913
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 3237
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1913
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 792
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished AG: 532

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Dead End, Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Fence - Partial, Porch, Porch - Covered, Window Screens
  • Water Body Name: North Mill Pond
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Water Body Access: View Only
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open, Storage Above

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas - Natural
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units
  • Utilities: Cable, Gas - On-Site, Gas - Underground, Internet - Cable

Schools

  • School District: Portsmouth
  • Elementary School: New Franklin School
  • Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Elementary School: New Franklin School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 0143
  • Lot: 0000
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019
  • Lot Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Description: City Lot, Corner, Landscaped, Level, Pond, View
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: SINGLE FAM MDL-01 GRA 131
  • Deed Book: 2326
  • Deed Page: 0576
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 15.84
  • Tax Gross Amount: 7874
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2019
Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Clark Kevin E and Clark Roseann V
Bought by
Paulsen Ft
Seller's Agent
Rosalie Andrews
Engel & Volkers Portsmouth
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Olson
BHHS Verani Seacoast
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-17.55%
Current Estimated Value
$1,289,312

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$589,312
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.03%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Outstanding Balance
$556,521
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$732,791
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Paulsen Ft $700,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Paulsen Ft $125,000
Open Paulsen Ft $630,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $700,000 -12.4% $366 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Price Changed $799,000 -3.2% $418 / Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Price Changed $825,000 -2.8% $431 / Sq Ft
07/31/2019 07/31/19 For Sale $849,000 -- $444 / 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 $14,255 $1,275,000 $401,900 $873,100
2023 $9,988 $619,200 $276,100 $343,100
2022 $9,412 $619,200 $276,100 $343,100
2021 $9,307 $619,200 $276,100 $343,100
2020 $9,102 $619,200 $276,100 $343,100
2019 $8,708 $586,000 $276,100 $309,900
2018 $7,874 $497,100 $250,900 $246,200
2017 $7,645 $497,100 $250,900 $246,200
2016 $7,228 $424,200 $205,000 $219,200
2015 $7,122 $424,200 $205,000 $219,200
2014 $6,478 $357,900 $162,700 $195,200
2013 $6,410 $357,900 $162,700 $195,200
2012 $6,264 $356,900 $162,700 $194,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rosalie Andrews

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Rosalie Andrews

    Engel & Volkers Portsmouth

    (603) 566-9904

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Rosalie Andrews
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Darlene Olson

    BHHS Verani Seacoast

    (603) 431-8977

    2 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Darlene Olson
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4768160

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000143-000019

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 West End

55 Thornton St, Portsmouth, NH

This home is located at 55 Thornton St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 since 31 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,289,312, approximately $673 per square foot. This property was built in 1863. 55 Thornton St is a home located in Rockingham County with nearby schools including New Franklin School, Portsmouth Middle School, and Portsmouth High School.

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