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    • Listed by: The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC • Carrie Blair
    $449,900

    217 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885

    3beds
    2,272sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1768
    0.48 Acres Lot
    $458,100 Zestimate®
    $198/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Three-bay garageDouble-sided fireplaceOutdoor fireplaceCustom built-insWide plank flooringTimeless characterArchitectural features
    Opportunity awaits for investors or buyers seeking a unique property with outstanding potential. Offered in as-is condition and competitively positioned for today’s market, this home is ready for its next chapter. Remarkable craftsmanship and timeless character define this property, beautifully situated on a landscaped .48-acre lot. Rich in detail, the home showcases architectural features, custom built-ins, wide plank flooring, and a double-sided fireplace. Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces make this home ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying peaceful surroundings. Relax in three-season porch overlooking mature landscaping, flowering gardens, and fruit trees, or gather around the outdoor fireplace on the multi-level stone and granite patio. Three-bay garage offers flexibility making it ideal for collectors, hobbyists, contractors, or additional creative use. This home is part of the Legacy Farms Subdivision, see subdivision attached.
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    Listed by:

    Carrie Blair,

    The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC 603-778-6400

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5090577MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Pellet Stove
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Stove
      • Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, 1st Floor Laundry
      Features
      • Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
      • Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
      • Attic: Walk-up
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,572
      • Total interior livable area: 2,272 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,272
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Dirt, Auto Open, Parking Spaces 2, Barn, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Enclosed Porch
      • Exterior features: Building, Garden, Shed, Storage
      • Frontage length: Road frontage: 192
      Lot
      • Size: 0.48 Acres
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: STRHM00021B000088L000000
      • Zoning description: residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Exterior
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1768

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Utilities for property: None, Sewer Not Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Legacy Farms Subdivision
      HOA
      • Additional fee info: Fee: $25
      Location
      • Region: Stratham

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $198/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $683,500
      • Annual tax amount: $8,968
      • Date on market: 5/23/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $458,100

        $435,000 - $481,000

        $3,921/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/23/2026Listed for sale$449,900-70%$198/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5090577 Report a problem
        1/1/2026Listing removed$1,499,900$660/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        11/20/2025Price change$1,499,900-6.3%$660/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        11/19/2025Price change$1,599,900-8.6%$704/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        10/27/2025Price change$1,750,000-7.9%$770/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        10/17/2025Price change$1,900,000-9.5%$836/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        10/8/2025Price change$2,100,000-4.5%$924/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        8/25/2025Price change$2,200,000-8.3%$968/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        8/24/2025Listed for sale$2,400,000+174.3%$1,056/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5058013 Report a problem
        5/30/2025Sold$875,000-1.7%$385/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5020444 Report a problem
        12/13/2024Contingent$889,900$392/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5020444 Report a problem
        11/14/2024Price change$889,900-2.2%$392/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5020444 Report a problem
        10/30/2024Listed for sale$910,000+113.6%$401/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5020444 Report a problem
        3/28/2018Sold$426,000-6.7%$188/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4505472 Report a problem
        12/11/2017Pending sale$456,500$201/sqft
        Source: Portsmouth #4505472 Report a problem
        7/8/2017Price change$456,500-7.8%$201/sqft
        Source: Portsmouth #4505472 Report a problem
        4/14/2017Price change$495,000-0.8%$218/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams - Portsmouth #4505472 Report a problem
        7/21/2016Listed for sale$499,000$220/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Coastal Realty #4505472 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$8,968 -4.4%$683,500 +52.3%
        2023$9,382 +11.8%$448,700
        2022$8,395 -1.3%$448,700
        2020$8,503 +3.6%$448,700 +1.8%
        2019$8,208 -5.7%$440,600 +6.3%
        2018$8,707 +7.3%$414,600 +3.7%
        2017$8,116 -0.5%$399,800
        2016$8,156 +2.5%$399,800
        2015$7,956 -0.1%$399,800
        2014$7,960 +5.3%$399,800 +4%
        2013$7,557 +1.8%$384,600
        2012$7,427 +11.3%$384,600 +9.2%
        2011$6,674 -7.4%$352,200 -8.4%
        2010$7,204 +4.6%$384,600 +8.3%
        2008$6,887 +1.6%$355,000
        2007$6,781 $355,000
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 03885

        Getting around

        25 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        17 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Stratham Memorial School
        • Middle: Cooperative Middle School
        • High: Exeter High School
        • District: Exeter School District SAU #16

        Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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