NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Morning St Portsmouth, NH 03801

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $590,000 - $759,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
956 Sq Ft
$693/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2019

Last sale price $394,000 $412 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,163/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Patio
  • New Franklin School Rated A
  • Softwood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Pine Street Playground

About This Home

As of May 2019

Tucked away in the heart of Portsmouth’s vibrant West End, this adorable home will not last! Combining the best of antique charm and quality with modern, open concept living to fit today’s lifestyle, this home has much to offer. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining, with a center island with seating, exposed brick, wood beamed ceiling and leading to a very large backyard oasis surrounded by woods. Plenty of storage including a pantry, coat closet and two sheds in the backyard as well as an unfinished basement with workshop space. Within walking distance to cafés, playground, retail, breweries, and many local restaurants. Minutes to downtown Portsmouth with easy access to all commuter routes. Your chance to own a piece of Portsmouth!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Vardell

The Aland Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 603-828-6009 License #070526 Listed on: 03/15/2019

The Aland Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Hickman

Duston Leddy Real Estate License #068582

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1853

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned GRA

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • <<ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher>>

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 21

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,521

Year Built

Built in 1853

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cape
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 412.13
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1853
  • Remarks Public: Tucked away in the heart of Portsmouth’s vibrant West End, this adorable home will not last! Combining the best of antique charm and quality with modern, open concept living to fit today’s lifestyle, this home has much to offer. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining, with a center island with seating, exposed brick, wood beamed ceiling and leading to a very large backyard oasis surrounded by woods. Plenty of storage including a pantry, coat closet and two sheds in the backyard as well as an unfinished basement with workshop space. Within walking distance to cafés, playground, retail, breweries, and many local restaurants. Minutes to downtown Portsmouth with easy access to all commuter routes. Your chance to own a piece of Portsmouth!
  • List Agent: 6727
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher - Energy Star, Refrigerator-Energy Star, Stove - Electric
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Level 1: Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, 12 x 12, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Living Room, 13 x 13, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, 19 x 11, On Level: 2
  • Room 4: Bedroom, 14 x 11, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 956
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 1502
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 956
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 546

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Brick, Stone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off Street

Utilities

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

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: 163
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970
  • Lot Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Description: Level, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: GRA
  • Deed Book: 5555
  • Deed Page: 0364
  • Deed Recorded Type: Quit Claim

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 4521
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2023
Sold by
Petzy Christopher A and Petzy Meghan E
Bought by
78 Morning Llc
Current Estimated Value
$662,356

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2019
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Soucy Carrie A and Kahl John
Bought by
Petzy Christopher A and Petzy Meghan E
Seller's Agent
Becky Vardell
The Aland Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Dan Hickman
Duston Leddy Real Estate
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$394,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.71%
Original Mortgage
$374,300
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2014
Sold by
Bartlett Paul M and Soucy Carrie A
Bought by
Soucy Carrie A and Kahl John

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2003
Sold by
Summerlin Michael Don and Summerlin Sarah M
Bought by
Bartlett Paul M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,549
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1997
Sold by
Ward Gregory T
Bought by
Summerlin Michael Don

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,270
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1996
Sold by
Braley Judith A
Bought by
Ward Gregory T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,800
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
78 Morning Llc -- None Available
Petzy Christopher A $394,000 --
Soucy Carrie A -- --
Bartlett Paul M $185,000 --
Summerlin Michael Don $97,500 --
Ward Gregory T $82,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Petzy Christopher A $369,500
Previous Owner Petzy Christopher A $374,000
Previous Owner Petzy Christopher A $374,300
Previous Owner Kahl John $36,000
Previous Owner Ward Gregory T $183,549
Previous Owner Ward Gregory T $97,270
Previous Owner Ward Gregory T $73,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Sold $394,000 +1.3% $412 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2019 03/15/19 For Sale $389,000 -- $407 / 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 $5,929 $530,300 $280,100 $250,200
2023 $5,654 $350,500 $186,800 $163,700
2022 $5,328 $350,500 $186,800 $163,700
2021 $5,268 $350,500 $186,800 $163,700
2020 $5,152 $350,500 $186,800 $163,700
2019 $4,598 $309,400 $186,800 $122,600
2018 $4,521 $285,400 $176,500 $108,900
2017 $4,182 $271,900 $163,000 $108,900
2016 $3,933 $230,800 $134,600 $96,200
2015 $3,875 $230,800 $134,600 $96,200
2014 $3,913 $216,200 $136,600 $79,600
2013 $3,872 $216,200 $136,600 $79,600
2012 $3,731 $212,600 $136,600 $76,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Becky Vardell

    The Aland Realty Group

    (603) 828-6009

    3 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Becky Vardell
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  • Dan Hickman

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dan Hickman

    Duston Leddy Real Estate

    (603) 953-5930

    101 Total Sales

    Dan Hickman
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4740482

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000163-000021

New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth 03801 West End

78 Morning St, Portsmouth, NH

This home is located at 78 Morning St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 since 15 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $662,356, approximately $692 per square foot. This property was built in 1853. 78 Morning 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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