This immaculate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cape home is a true gem nestled on 1.6+ acres. Brand new roof, triple pane windows and exterior doors throughout as well as a remolded kitchen! This home is a masterclass in maximizing charm per square inch. Wander inside to find gleaming hardwood floors! The expansive backyard isn’t just for show; it's a stage set for outdoor entertaining, stargazing, or simply soaking up the serenity. Plus, you’ll have bragging rights to a very large ice skating pond—because who needs an indoor rink when nature provides one? Location, location, location! You’ll be a stone’s throw from the vibrant life of Portsmouth and thanks to easy access to major highways and those stunning New Hampshire beaches, you'll be perfectly positioned for spontaneous beach days or city escapades. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Portsmouth charm. Open House Saturday March 15 from 11-1 and Sunday March 16th 1-3.
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Listed by: Compass New England, LLC • Margot Skelley
Bought with: Compass New England, LLC
$579,000
408 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2beds
875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
1.69 Acres Lot
$593,400 Zestimate®
$662/sqft
$3,346 Estimated rent
Home value
$593,400
$546,000 - $647,000
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Listed by:
Margot Skelley,
Compass New England, LLC 603-319-4660
Bought with:
Casey Fontaine
Compass New England, LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5031989
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete Floor,Interior Stairs,Interior Access,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,013
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 875
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Paved Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1.75
- Exterior features: Deck
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 211
Lot
- Size: 1.69 Acres
- Features: Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Near Paths
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0293B0017L
- Zoning description: SRA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Leach Field, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $662/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $497,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,912
- Date on market: 3/13/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2025 | Sold | $579,000$662/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5031989 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $579,000+21.9%$662/sqft |
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| 10/28/2024 | Sold | $475,000+11.8%$543/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5015295 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000+81.1%$486/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5015295 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2012 | Sold | $234,700+2.8%$268/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2012 | Listing removed | $228,200$261/sqft |
Source: Bean Group #4153079 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $228,200-18.5%$261/sqft |
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| 7/25/2006 | Sold | $280,000+23.3%$320/sqft |
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| 5/25/2004 | Sold | $227,000$259/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,563 +13.3% | $497,600 +63.4% |
| 2023 | $4,912 +6.1% | $304,500 |
| 2022 | $4,628 +3.4% | $304,500 |
| 2020 | $4,476 -1.2% | $304,500 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $4,532 -3.3% | $305,000 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,685 +3% | $295,800 |
| 2017 | $4,549 +10.1% | $295,800 +22% |
| 2016 | $4,132 +1.5% | $242,500 |
| 2015 | $4,072 -6.3% | $242,500 +1% |
| 2014 | $4,348 +9% | $240,200 +5.7% |
| 2012 | $3,989 +1.6% | $227,300 |
| 2011 | $3,925 -0.8% | $227,300 |
| 2010 | $3,957 | $227,300 |
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Neighborhood: 03801
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mary C. Dondero Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 10/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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.
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Portsmouth
- 03801
- 408 Ocean Road
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