BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 15, 2020

Listed by Nancy Kingston • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Exeter. Bought with Redfin Corporation.

Off Market May 2020 for $655K

$1,173,455

•

1,936

sq ft

38 Thaxter Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

About this home

Beautiful colonial located in the desirable West End of Portsmouth! This 7 room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath home has been tastefully renovated with nothing left to do but move in! The floor plan lends to holidays and entertaining in the beautiful eat in kitchen, spacious in size including granite counter tops, new cabinets and stainless appliances opening to the step down family room with wood stove. The formal living room has built in bookcases and wood burning fireplace with gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout the home. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a tiled full bathroom plus a finished bedroom on the 3rd floor. Many updates have been done to include newer furnace, hot water tank, kitchen with stainless appliances, all new walls and ceiling and electrical plus newer window and much more. Enjoy relaxing on the sun filled porch or enjoy the outside living space in their fenced in private backyard and patios with amazing established perennial and annual gardens and beautiful concrete paver driveway. The garage/shed makes great outdoor storage and potting shed. Enjoy all that Portsmouth has to offer! Great location only minutes to downtown, restaurants, schools and shopping. Town water, sewer and natural gas! Only minutes to access highways and 95 north or south.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Nancy Kingston • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Exeter

Bought with Drew Gore • Redfin Corporation

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:PrimeMLS #4769319

Redfin Estimate

$1,173,455

$518K since sold in May 2020$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 40.8% higher than the average sale price ($833K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$855,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,121 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$641,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,840 sq ft
221 Hillside Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,024 sq ft
49 Sagamore Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$810,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
115 Fairview Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$810,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,571 sq ft
111 Essex Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$784,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,528 sq ft
203 Melbourne St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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$645,014

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Market trends in 03801, NH

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$693K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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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
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Sale history for 38 Thaxter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,797 (+3.9%)

$534,000 + $577,800

$1,111,800

2024

$12,313 (+21.2%)

$534,000 + $567,300

$1,101,300

2023

$10,159 (+12.5%)

$340,900 + $288,900

$629,800

2022

$9,027 (+1.1%)

$340,900 + $253,000

$593,900

2021

$8,926 (+2.2%)

$340,900 + $253,000

$593,900

2020

$8,730 (−0.4%)

$340,900 + $253,000

$593,900

2019

$8,764 (+7.6%)

$340,900 + $248,900

$589,800

2018

$8,148 (+12.0%)

$296,100 + $218,300

$514,400

2017

$7,275 (+7.1%)

$254,700 + $218,300

$473,000

2016

$6,790 (+1.5%)

$212,700 + $185,800

$398,500

2015

$6,691 (−4.0%)

$212,700 + $185,800

$398,500

2013

$6,971

$197,200 + $192,000

$389,200

Tax history for 38 Thaxter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,797 (+3.9%)

$534,000 + $577,800

$1,111,800

2024

$12,313 (+21.2%)

$534,000 + $567,300

$1,101,300

2023

$10,159 (+12.5%)

$340,900 + $288,900

$629,800

2022

$9,027 (+1.1%)

$340,900 + $253,000

$593,900

2021

$8,926 (+2.2%)

$340,900 + $253,000

$593,900

2020

$8,730 (−0.4%)

$340,900 + $253,000

$593,900

2019

$8,764 (+7.6%)

$340,900 + $248,900

$589,800

2018

$8,148 (+12.0%)

$296,100 + $218,300

$514,400

2017

$7,275 (+7.1%)

$254,700 + $218,300

$473,000

2016

$6,790 (+1.5%)

$212,700 + $185,800

$398,500

2015

$6,691 (−4.0%)

$212,700 + $185,800

$398,500

2013

$6,971

$197,200 + $192,000

$389,200

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,286

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

679893

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Driveway, On-Site

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Water Heater: Gas - Natural, Separate, Tankless Coil
Attic, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Storage - Indoor, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - Basement

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

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 30.5 x 12.3
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 17.9 x 11.5
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 24.6 x 13.4
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 13.6 x 11.4
Level: 2

Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 14 x 11.8
Level: 2

Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dimensions: 14 x 7.3
Level: 2

Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 26.2 x 16.2
Level: 3

Room 8 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
1/2 Bath
Level: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1936
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2611
Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Patio, Porch - Enclosed, Shed, Storage
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Shingle, Wood

Driveway
Brick/Pavers

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 36
Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1950

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Gross Amount Tax: 8264

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0791

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Radiator, Steam, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural

Sewer Information
Public

Electric Information
100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)

Water Information
Public

Other Utilities Information
Gas - On-Site

Location

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

Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: Take Islington to Thaxter. See sign.
Block: 0

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,286
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 679893

Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Little Harbour School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.12M – $1.35M

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Home values near 38 Thaxter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,087,462
98 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1678 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,304

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$844,933
93 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2046 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,845

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1455 Sq. Ft.	$1,065,766
64 Thaxter Road, Portsmouth, NH 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	$1,119,946

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