Beautifully maintained craftsman-style home in Portsmouth’s Little Harbour neighborhood, only 1 mile from downtown! Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac with only five homes, this thoughtfully designed single-family residence offers exceptional privacy and stunning wooded views, abutting 7+ acres of conservation land. Boasting over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, with a spacious walk-out basement, this home is perfect for both relaxation & entertaining family & guests. Step inside to a bright, open-concept living area with soaring cathedral ceilings, seamlessly connecting to a sun-filled heated porch that can be enjoyed year-round. An additional private deck overlooking the backyard makes this home ideal for enjoying indoor-outdoor living. The carefully designed layout includes four bedrooms, featuring primary suites with private bathrooms on both the first and second floors for versatile living options, along with a generous first-floor office/den. The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper, complete with a large island, tile backsplash, beautiful pendant lighting, and an oversized walk-in pantry with exceptional storage. Additional highlights include 1st floor laundry, 3.5 bathrooms, a cozy gas fireplace, central air, and energy-efficient construction & systems. A 2-car attached garage adds convenience and extra storage. Experience the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and proximity to downtown Portsmouth—this home truly has it all! Delayed showings begin 4/3. OPEN SAT. 4/5, 11-1pm.
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Listed by: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth • Evan Douglass
Bought with: Great Island Realty LLC
$1,800,000
40 Sanderson Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
4beds
3,091sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2016
0.68 Acres Lot
$1,839,200 Zestimate®
$582/sqft
$6,719 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,839,200
$1.69M - $1.99M
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Stunning wooded viewsCozy gas fireplaceSpacious walk-out basementPrivate deckExceptional privacyQuiet cul-de-sacFour bedrooms
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Listed by:
Evan Douglass,
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Portsmouth Erin@ProulxRealEstate.com
Bought with:
Emil Uliano
Great Island Realty LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5034138
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Stairs,Walkout,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,726
- Total interior livable area: 3,091 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,711
- Finished area below ground: 380
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, No Stairs from Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Heated Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Natural Shade
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Abuts Conservation, Near Shopping, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0167B0014L
- Zoning description: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $582/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,447,200
- Annual tax amount: $16,180
- Date on market: 3/31/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000-2.7%$582/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5034138 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+113.7%$599/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5034138 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2016 | Sold | $865,866$280/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,180 +2.8% | $1,447,200 +48.3% |
| 2023 | $15,741 +6.1% | $975,900 |
| 2022 | $14,834 +3.4% | $975,900 |
| 2020 | $14,346 -1.1% | $975,900 |
| 2019 | $14,502 +4.8% | $975,900 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $13,838 +4.2% | $873,600 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $13,278 +2.3% | $863,300 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $12,974 +391.6% | $761,400 +384.4% |
| 2015 | $2,639 | $157,200 |
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Neighborhood: 03801
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Little Harbour SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Little Harbor School
- 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.
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Portsmouth
- 03801
- 40 Sanderson Drive
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