Charming Sun-Filled Cape in Portsmouth. Adorable and filled with natural light, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath Cape offers warmth, character, and an effortless flow throughout. Sited on a generously sized lot, the home showcases original woodwork and timeless architectural details that add depth and charm at every turn. The spacious layout includes an expansive living room ideal for gathering and entertaining, along with a large private office perfect for today’s work from home lifestyle. Sunlight pours into every corner, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere year-round. A true value in Portsmouth, this home offers the best of city living, just moments to acclaimed restaurants, vibrant arts and theatre, waterfront walks, and boutique shopping, all while providing a fantastic commuter location for easy access north or south. A rare opportunity to own a character filled home with space, sunshine, and an unbeatable lifestyle location.
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Listed by: Great Island Realty LLC
Bought with: Great Island Realty LLC
$875,000
417 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3beds
2,072sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.4 Acres Lot
$876,000 Zestimate®
$422/sqft
$4,478 Estimated rent
Home value
$876,000
$832,000 - $920,000
$4,478/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2026 at 09:01am
Listed by:
Janet Sylvester,
Great Island Realty LLC 603-433-3350
Bought with:
Margaret Pesce
Great Island Realty LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5077401
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area, Kitchen/Family
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Storage Space,Exterior Entry,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,942
- Total interior livable area: 2,072 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,072
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Parking Spaces 4
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Partial
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 116
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
- Features: Level, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0230B0023L
- Zoning description: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $875,000$422/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5077401 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+105.9%$422/sqft |
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| 3/23/2015 | Sold | $425,000+32.8%$205/sqft |
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| 12/23/2013 | Sold | $320,000$154/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,358 +9.9% | $747,600 +58.6% |
| 2023 | $7,602 +6.1% | $471,300 |
| 2022 | $7,164 +3.4% | $471,300 |
| 2020 | $6,928 -1.1% | $471,300 |
| 2019 | $7,004 +3.6% | $471,300 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $6,761 +6% | $426,800 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $6,377 +7.9% | $414,600 +19.5% |
| 2016 | $5,911 +2.5% | $346,900 +1% |
| 2015 | $5,769 +8% | $343,600 +16.4% |
| 2014 | $5,341 | $295,100 |
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Neighborhood: 03801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Little Harbour SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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Estimated market value
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Portsmouth
- 03801
- 417 Lafayette Road