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169 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH

Single Family Residence

For SaleActive
2 Beds|2 Baths|1,144 ft²|Built 1897|Portsmouth

Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Jeremiah Gordon

Property Description

A single-family home with New Hampshire roots, 169 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth dates to 1897 and lists at $529,900. The home provides 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,144 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: roughly $463 per square foot. The full photo gallery, live pricing and every MLS detail for 169 Lafayette Road follow below.

STAND ALONE condo with NO CONDO FEES just a short walk to downtown Portsmouth! This Victorian Carriage House was designed by noted Portsmouth architect William Ash. Restored with vinyl siding, 10x10' attached deck, vinyl replacement windows, detached fully framed and roofed 10x12' shed, front deck and vinyl railings. Enter the home into the sunny Chef's Kitchen w/granite custom counters and bar. Stainless appliances featuring custom Cherry Cabinets showcase the eat-in bar and separate dining area. The main floor features laundry and 1/2 bathroom, Living Room, and built-in under staircase with solid cherry to match the kitchen. The downstairs also features Pergo floors, 9' high ceilings with crown molding all around and a slider off living room to the rear deck, private. Back yard with brick patio and fire pit. Upstairs the hallway leads to the Primary Bedroom with 17' ceilings, and functional cupola with 4 windows for sunlight. The pocket door leads to the Primary Bathroom with skylight and tile counter tops. In addition, the upper floor has vaulted & finished dormer windows in both bedrooms & hallway. There is also 2nd Bedroom with large walk-in closet and pocket door to bathroom. New cement pad behind front deck for grilling and entertaining. Deeded 9X8' lockable storage area in the basement of the adjacent main house accessible though exterior bulkhead. The cost of the commercial condo insurance is split evenly between the 3 units (paid once per year every January). New energy efficient heating and on demand hot water. There are 2 paved parking spots in the side yard. Great location with access to countless restaurants & activities and only few minutes drive to I-95. What a great opportunity to own in Little Harbour School District!!

Location Highlights

169 Lafayette Road is a single family residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $529,900. That works out to about $463 per square foot, for a home built in 1897. It has been on the market for 1 day.

At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.

Zoned schools in the Portsmouth: Little Harbor School (Elementary), Portsmouth Middle School (Middle), Portsmouth (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.

Property Details

Essentials & finishes

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total Baths:2
  • Full Baths:1
  • SqFt:1,144
  • Price / SqFt:$463.20
  • Property Type:Single Family Residence
  • Year Built:1897
  • County:NH-Rockingham
  • Town:Portsmouth, NH
  • Status:Active
  • Days on Market:1

Primary Features

CountyNH-Rockingham
Property TypeResidential
Year Built1897
ZoningGRA

Interior Features

BasementYes
Basement Access TypeInterior
Basement DescriptionConcrete Floor, Storage Space
1/4 Baths0
3/4 Baths0
CoolingNone
ElectricCircuit Breakers
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
Rooms - Total5
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade1,144
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished1,144
SqFt Approximate Total1,790

Location Information

School - DistrictPortsmouth
School - ElementaryLittle Harbor School
School - HighPortsmouth
School - Middle/JrPortsmouth Middle School

Financial Details

Tax - Gross Amount$5,357
Tax Year2025
Taxes TBDNo

Additional

Construction StatusExisting
ConstructionWood Frame, Vinyl Siding
CovenantsYes
Flood ZoneUnknown
Pre-ConstructionNo
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
SeasonalNo
Total StoriesTwo
SurveyedUnknown
Timeshare/Fractional OwnershipNo

External Features

ColorWhite
DrivewayCommon/Shared, Paved
FoundationConcrete
GarageNo
Lot FeaturesLevel, In Town
Lot - Acres0
Road Frontage TypePublic
Road FrontageTBD
RoofArchitectural Shingle
SewerShared
UtilitiesCable at Site
Water SourcePublic
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5109086; Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Jeremiah Gordon

Property History

Annual taxes for this property

YearAssessed Tax
2024$9,008
2023$8,783
2022$8,558

Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.

Market Data

Live snapshot computed from active listings in this town

  • Active listings in Portsmouth120
  • Average list price$1,160,650
  • Price range$469,900 – $2,500,000

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Loan Term
6.5%
Estimated monthly payment$3,541 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$2,679
  • Property Tax$751
  • Home Insurance$110

Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.

Around This Property

Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 169 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH

ElementaryLittle Harbor School
MiddlePortsmouth Middle School
High SchoolPortsmouth
DistrictPortsmouth
$529,900/ Asking Price
For SaleActive
Est. $2,679 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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Questions About This Listing

What type of home is 169 Lafayette Road?

Single-family home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, built in 1897.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 169 Lafayette Road have?

The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

It offers 1,144 square feet of living space.

What area is 169 Lafayette Road in?

The property is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (03801).

How much does 169 Lafayette Road cost?

169 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth, NH is listed at $529,900.

That works out to about $463 per square foot.

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