SOLD FEB 25, 2026

Listed by Jennifer Philbrick • The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC. Bought with The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC.

Off market feb 2026 for $780K

$815,544

•

1,860

sq ft

540 Ocean Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

About this home

NEW PRICE-EXCEPTIONAL VALUE ON THE SEACOAST!! Now offered at $795,000, this circa -1782 antique farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history on a full acre just minutes from downtown Portsmouth, Atlantic coastline and New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway. Rich in character and timeless appeal, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends authentic period details with everyday livability. Wide pine floors and handcrafted woodwork, speak to the home's historic roots, while sun-filled living spaces and a functional layout offer comfort and flexibility for modern life. The detached two-car garage provides excellent storage or workshop potential. Outdoors, enjoy a private yard with mature landscaping, a brick patio, pergola with established grapevines, and a fire pit-ideal for entertaining, gardening, or a quiet evening at home. The expansive lot offers space rarely found this close to Portsmouth's vibrant downtown, beaches, dining, and shopping. With it's improved price, generous acreage, and irreplaceable charm, 540 Ocean Road represents outstanding value in today's market. A unique opportunity for buyers seeking character, land, and location-now more attainable than ever. Schedule your showing today and experience the possibilities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1782Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Philbrick • The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Jennifer Philbrick • The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:PrimeMLS #5067095

Redfin Estimate

$815,544

$36K since sold in February 2026$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($918K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$795,000
A
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$682,500
B
4 beds2 baths1,688 sq ft
3 Fairway Dr, Greenland, NH 03840
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,420 sq ft
850 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$680,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,492 sq ft
536 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,300,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,948 sq ft
510 Sagamore Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$650,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
320 Post Rd, Greenland, NH 03840

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Market trends in 03801, NH

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$790K

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

10 days MoM

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101

1 MoM

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Sale history for 540 Ocean Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #5067095

Feb 25, 2026

Sold

$780,000

$419/sq ft

Feb 6, 2026

Pending

—

Jan 24, 2026

Relisted

—

Jan 9, 2026

Pending

—

Jan 5, 2026

Price Changed

$795,000

$427/sq ft

Nov 25, 2025

Price Changed

$825,000

$444/sq ft

Oct 23, 2025

Listed

$850,000

$457/sq ft

PrimeMLS #4156038

Feb 15, 2013

Sold

$360,000

$194/sq ft

May 15, 2012

Listed

$377,500

$203/sq ft

PrimeMLS #193992

Jun 27, 2005

Sold

$435,000

$234/sq ft

Mar 24, 2005

Listed

$439,900

$237/sq ft

PrimeMLS #135890

Jun 7, 2004

Sold

$419,000

$225/sq ft

Mar 17, 2004

Delisted

—

Mar 1, 2004

Listed

$419,000

$225/sq ft

PrimeMLS #578523

Jan 7, 2000

Sold

$285,000

$153/sq ft

Sep 8, 1999

Listed

$259,900

$140/sq ft

PrimeMLS #562401

Jun 21, 1999

Sold

$325,000

$175/sq ft

Mar 18, 1999

Listed

$339,000

$182/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,355 (+2.9%)

$330,300 + $482,500

$812,800

2024

$9,087 (+21.0%)

$330,300 + $482,500

$812,800

2023

$7,510 (+6.1%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2022

$7,077 (+1.1%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2021

$6,998 (+2.3%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2020

$6,844 (−1.1%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2019

$6,919 (+3.2%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2018

$6,707 (+3.0%)

$148,200 + $275,200

$423,400

2017

$6,512 (+1.0%)

$148,200 + $275,200

$423,400

2016

$6,450 (+1.5%)

$134,900 + $243,600

$378,500

2015

$6,355

$134,900 + $243,600

$378,500

Tax history for 540 Ocean Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,355 (+2.9%)

$330,300 + $482,500

$812,800

2024

$9,087 (+21.0%)

$330,300 + $482,500

$812,800

2023

$7,510 (+6.1%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2022

$7,077 (+1.1%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2021

$6,998 (+2.3%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2020

$6,844 (−1.1%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2019

$6,919 (+3.2%)

$171,300 + $294,300

$465,600

2018

$6,707 (+3.0%)

$148,200 + $275,200

$423,400

2017

$6,512 (+1.0%)

$148,200 + $275,200

$423,400

2016

$6,450 (+1.5%)

$134,900 + $243,600

$378,500

2015

$6,355

$134,900 + $243,600

$378,500

*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

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,860

Year built

1782

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

154992

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood

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

Room 1 Information
Living Room
Living Room
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Kitchen/Dining
Dimensions: 15 x 18
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Level: 2

Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Level: 2

Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Level: 2

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1860
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2534
Color: Cream
Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Driveway
Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 0001
Easements: Yes
Lot Features: Corner, Country Setting, Subdivision, Abuts Conservation

Condominium Information
Condo Name: none

Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1782
Water View: No
Water View: N
Waterfront: No
Water Body Access: No

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 812800
Assessment Year: 2024

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Rate: 11.18
Gross Amount Tax: 9087

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 1266

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Natural Gas, Hot Air

Sewer Information
Septic

Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
200 Amp

Water Information
Water Source: Public

Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Fixed Wireless
Cable Company: N/A
Fuel Company: Unitil
Phone Company: N/A
Cable - Available, Gas - Underground, Gas - At Street, Telephone Available, Phone

Location

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

Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Public, Shared
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 444

Other Location Information
Directions: 95S Take exit 3B onto 33 toward Greenland, Portsmouth 0.3 mi Turn left onto Greenland Rd 0.9 mi Turn left onto Ocean Rd 0.8 mi Turn left 60 ft arrive at destination 95N Take exit 3 Turn left onto Greenland Rd Turn left onto Ocean Rd 0.8 mi Turn left 60 ft arrive at destination
Development / Subdivision: yes
Block: 0019

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,860
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1782
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 154992

Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed

Around this home

Schools

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Portsmouth Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

63% 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

$775,000 – $938,000

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Home values near 540 Ocean Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
487 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1719 Sq. Ft.	$553,233
545 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2546 Sq. Ft.	$833,557

Address	Redfin Estimate
480 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$565,414
520 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$1,184,320

Address	Redfin Estimate
535 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1220 Sq. Ft.	$603,547
525 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1644 Sq. Ft.	$620,930

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