OFF MARKET

Listed by Cori McGrath • Olde Port Properties. Bought with Kathy Walsh Real Estate, Inc.

Off Market Dec 2017 for $660K

$1,219,999

•

1,920

sq ft

198 Thaxter Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

About this home

Thoughtfully and meticulously renovated 1950s classic cape with artist touches throughout starting with iron entry railings forged by Peter Happny. Nothing was untouched in the renovations: from hardy plank siding, new windows & roof, and covered deck overlooking stunning landscaping. .. to refinished oak floors, custom kitchen, freshly painted walls, and updated bedrooms & baths. .. to clean basement with a waterproofing system, Buderus heat/hot water system, first floor central AC, and workbenches. Modern kitchen includes custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, hand-made maple peninsula, and cork floor. Peaceful 1st floor bedroom & full bath allow for one-floor living. Sunroom w/ bookshelves offers additional bonus space on the first floor. Second floor master has en-suite bath with soaking tub, quartz counters, and wonderful storage. Oversized 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor w/ large closet. Outside landscaping with many perennials and edged beds, outdoor private eating area. Detached garage, established neighborhood, low trafficked street, 15 min walk (1.2mi) to downtown Portsmouth. You won't find a better place to call home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

9,147 sq ftLot Size

$635Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Cori McGrath • Olde Port Properties

Bought with Kathy Walsh • Kathy Walsh Real Estate, Inc

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:PrimeMLS #4665625

Redfin Estimate

$1,219,999

$560K since sold in December 2017$79K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,945,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,915 sq ft
175 Wibird St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$641,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,840 sq ft
221 Hillside Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$810,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,571 sq ft
111 Essex Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$710,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,428 sq ft
30 Sheffield Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,300,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,055 sq ft
194 Spinney Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD OCT 1, 2025
$1,400,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,180 sq ft
238 Willard Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Market trends in 03801, NH

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$724K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

101

4 MoM

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$2,695,000
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55 Green St #314, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$1,080,000
2 beds2 baths1,058 sq ft
99 Foundry Pl #402, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$999,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
579 Sagamore Ave #24, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$1,625,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,435 sq ft
217 Sage Ln #49, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,195,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,264 sq ft
579 Sagamore Ave #33, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$725,000
4 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
1384 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$1,250,000
3 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
45 Willard Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$699,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,862 sq ft
1630 Greenland Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$1,295,000
1 bed2 baths1,215 sq ft
55 Green St #208, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$474,000
1 bed1 bath708 sq ft
159 State St Unit 1A, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Sale history for 198 Thaxter Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4665625

Dec 8, 2017

Sold

$660,000

$344/sq ft

Oct 30, 2017

Contingent

—

Oct 26, 2017

Listed

$650,000

$339/sq ft

PrimeMLS #825033

Jan 7, 2002

Sold

$233,000

$121/sq ft

Nov 25, 2001

Delisted

—

Oct 9, 2001

Listed

$259,900

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,672 (+2.9%)

$556,800 + $457,300

$1,014,100

2024

$11,338 (+7.1%)

$556,800 + $457,300

$1,014,100

2023

$10,589 (+6.1%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2022

$9,979 (+1.1%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2021

$9,867 (+2.2%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2020

$9,651 (−1.1%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2019

$9,756 (+7.5%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2018

$9,073 (+16.5%)

$308,700 + $264,100

$572,800

2017

$7,787 (+7.7%)

$265,600 + $240,700

$506,300

2016

$7,227 (+1.5%)

$227,200 + $196,900

$424,100

2015

$7,121

$227,200 + $196,900

$424,100

Tax history for 198 Thaxter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,672 (+2.9%)

$556,800 + $457,300

$1,014,100

2024

$11,338 (+7.1%)

$556,800 + $457,300

$1,014,100

2023

$10,589 (+6.1%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2022

$9,979 (+1.1%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2021

$9,867 (+2.2%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2020

$9,651 (−1.1%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2019

$9,756 (+7.5%)

$355,500 + $301,000

$656,500

2018

$9,073 (+16.5%)

$308,700 + $264,100

$572,800

2017

$7,787 (+7.7%)

$265,600 + $240,700

$506,300

2016

$7,227 (+1.5%)

$227,200 + $196,900

$424,100

2015

$7,121

$227,200 + $196,900

$424,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,920

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

210424

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Detached
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Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Bulkhead, Concrete, Daylight, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Water Heater: Off Boiler, Tank
Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Master Bedroom With Bath, Window Treatment

Accessibility Information
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flor, Bathroom w/Tub

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Window AC, Dehumidifier

Room 1 Information
Living Room
Living Room
Dimensions: 20.8x14.2
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Kitchen
Dimensions: 13.9x10.9
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 10.8x10.9
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Sunroom
Dimensions: 8x15
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 11x14
Level: 1

Room 6 Information
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 14.8x13
Level: 2

Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 13.7x15.8
Level: 2

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1920
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2944
Color: tan
Deck
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Clapboard, Composition

Driveway
Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 13
City Lot, Landscaped, Level

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1955

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 506300
Assessment Year: 2017

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Rate: 15.36
Gross Amount Tax: 7776.77

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 2185

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC, Other
Heat: Baseboard
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural

Sewer Information
Public

Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)

Water Information
Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Portsmouth Middle School

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 90
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: Islington St to Thaxter -or- Aldrich to Boss to Thaxter
Block: 0

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 210424

Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Little Harbour School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Portsmouth Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

68% 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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Portsmouth, NH • 03801

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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

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Home values near 198 Thaxter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
245 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,158,289
175 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,244

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,919
251 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2268 Sq. Ft.	$1,222,781

Address	Redfin Estimate
145 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1554 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,581
218 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,465

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