Listed by Pamela Bailey • RE/MAX On The Move. Bought with KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty.
Off market apr 2017 for $240K
$517,061
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
875
sq ft
1971 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
About this home
Cute as a button! Most economically priced house in Portsmouth at the moment! This little ranch is perfect for down-sizing to all one level or for the first time buyer. Nice level . 35 acre lot with plenty of room for a garden or a garage. This home had a recent face lift to give it more of an open concept feeling. Hardwood floors, stainless appliances and up-dated bathroom with over-sized shower! Full basement with bulkhead to exterior, pellet stove and laundry hook ups.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Pamela Bailey• RE/MAX On The Move
Bought with Nathan Fredette• KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
The perfect starter home to get into the Portsmouth market. 2-3 bedroom home on . 34 acres. Hardwood floors throughout, and ready for your personal touches. Some mature landscaping around the back yard, and driveway, with plenty of room for a garage. Kitchen and bathroom are in good working order, but could use updating. Make this a great little place to call home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,347 (+2.9%)
$179,000 + $198,700
$377,700
2024
$4,223 (+3.9%)
$179,000 + $198,700
$377,700
2023
$4,063 (+6.1%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2022
$3,829 (+1.1%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2021
$3,786 (+2.2%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2020
$3,703 (−1.1%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2019
$3,743 (+8.3%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2018
$3,455 (+9.1%)
$108,500 + $109,600
$218,100
2017
$3,168 (+8.0%)
$96,400 + $109,600
$206,000
2016
$2,934 (+1.5%)
$84,400 + $87,800
$172,200
2015
$2,891
$84,400 + $87,800
$172,200
Tax history for 1971 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,347 (+2.9%)
$179,000 + $198,700
$377,700
2024
$4,223 (+3.9%)
$179,000 + $198,700
$377,700
2023
$4,063 (+6.1%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2022
$3,829 (+1.1%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2021
$3,786 (+2.2%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2020
$3,703 (−1.1%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2019
$3,743 (+8.3%)
$126,000 + $125,900
$251,900
2018
$3,455 (+9.1%)
$108,500 + $109,600
$218,100
2017
$3,168 (+8.0%)
$96,400 + $109,600
$206,000
2016
$2,934 (+1.5%)
$84,400 + $87,800
$172,200
2015
$2,891
$84,400 + $87,800
$172,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
875
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
953473
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Bulkhead, Concrete, Full, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Water Heater: Gas - Natural
Attic, Dining Area
Accessibility Information
1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flor, Access Mailboxes No Steps, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Paved Parking
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Room 1 Information
Living Room
Living Room
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 875
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 1750
Color: White
Garden Space
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 8
Level, Subdivision
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1948
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 172200
Assessment Year: 2016
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Year Notes: 2016
Gross Amount Tax: 2891
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0998
Financing Information
All Financing Options
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Forced Air
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural Available
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Public
Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Comcast
Fuel Company: Unitil
Phone Company: Comcast
Location
School Information
School District: Portsmouth
Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Portsmouth Middle School
Neighborhood Information
Near Shopping, Near Public Transportatn
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 90
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Lafayette road, across from Seacoast Sports Meds
Development / Subdivision: Elwyn Park
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 953473
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Portsmouth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portsmouth, NH • 03801
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$492,000 – $595,000
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