Welcome to 12 Taft Road, a 4-bedroom home set on a private 0.42-acre lot in Portsmouth’s desirable Elwyn Park neighborhood. Step inside to a bright living room that flows into the dining area and kitchen, featuring custom cherry cabinetry, Corian countertops and maple flooring. Sliding glass doors open to an oversized 12-by-18-foot deck overlooking the landscaped backyard and neighboring conservation land. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom complete this level. The finished walkout lower level offers a spacious primary suite with a gas fireplace, walk-in closet, conveniently located laundry and an attached bathroom. A large family room provides additional space to relax or entertain, while the attached two-car garage features radiant heat. Outside, enjoy a peaceful backyard setting with a beautifully maintained lawn, irrigation system and a Reeds Ferry shed offering convenient storage for lawn equipment, tools and recreational gear. The oversized deck provides the perfect place for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the privacy of the surrounding landscape. Central air conditioning, Andersen windows, a Rinnai on-demand hot water heater, a two-year-old Weil-McLain heating system, an architectural-shingle roof and an updated electrical panel round out the home. Located in the heart of Elwyn Park, 12 Taft Road is within walking distance of Dondero Elementary School and the expansive 182-acre Urban Forestry Center, while downtown Portsmouth, area beaches, restaurants, shopping and major highways are all just minutes away. A wonderful opportunity to call one of Portsmouth’s most established neighborhoods home.
Pending
Listed by: Great Island Realty LLC • Emil Uliano
$879,000
12 Taft Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
4beds
2,281sqft
Ranch
Built in 1978
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$385/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceAttached two-car garageLandscaped backyardNeighboring conservation landBeautifully maintained lawnMaple flooringUpdated electrical panel
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Listed by:
Emil Uliano,
Great Island Realty LLC 603-433-3350,
Jacqueline Mee,
Great Island Realty LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5106665
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
Features
- Basement: Finished,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,281
- Total interior livable area: 2,281 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,172
- Finished area below ground: 1,109
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0268B0095L
- Zoning description: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Ranch
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $385/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $694,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,991
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Pending sale | $879,000$385/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $879,000+62.8%$385/sqft |
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| 5/10/2019 | Sold | $540,000-3.4%$237/sqft |
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| 3/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $559,000-3.6%$245/sqft |
Source: The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC #4739140 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2018 | Listing removed | $579,900$254/sqft |
Source: The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC #4721720 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $579,900+239.1%$254/sqft |
Source: The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC #4721720 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/1998 | Sold | $171,000$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,744 +4.8% | $692,700 +51.2% |
| 2023 | $7,388 +6.3% | $458,000 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $6,952 +3.4% | $457,400 |
| 2020 | $6,724 +1% | $457,400 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $6,657 +7.8% | $448,000 +14.9% |
| 2018 | $6,176 -0.9% | $389,900 -3.8% |
| 2017 | $6,232 +4.2% | $405,200 +15.4% |
| 2016 | $5,981 +1.5% | $351,000 |
| 2015 | $5,893 -3.4% | $351,000 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $6,098 +3.1% | $336,900 |
| 2012 | $5,913 +1.6% | $336,900 -0.1% |
| 2011 | $5,822 -0.8% | $337,100 +0% |
| 2010 | $5,867 | $337,000 |
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Neighborhood: 03801
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
- Middle: Portsmouth Middle School
- High: Portsmouth High School
- District: Portsmouth
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





