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$795,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,860 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 11 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 540 Ocean Rd

General

  • Price: $795,000
  • Taxes: $9,087 (2024)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: PrimeMLS
  • MLS ID: 5067095
  • Updated: 1/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 89 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, 1st Floor Laundry, Walkup Attic
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: 9 x 10, Level 2
  • Bedroom 2: 13 x 14, Level 2
  • Bedroom 3: 13 x 14, Level 2

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 13 x 14, Level 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, 13 x 14, Level 1

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Invisible Fence, Partial Fence , Patio, Covered Porch, Shed
  • Color: Cream

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Auto Open, Garage, Parking Spaces 4, Paved, Detached

Location

  • County: Rockingham
  • Subdivision: yes
  • Condo Project Name: none
  • Driving 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

School Information

  • School District: Portsmouth
  • Elementary School: Mary C. Dondero Elementary
  • Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Hot Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic

Structural Information

  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Basement Entrance: Walkout
  • Basement Desc.: Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Foundation Size: 34 x 35
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,860
  • Finished Total: 1,860 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,860 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1782

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 43,560
  • Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
  • Frontage Feet: 444
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
  • Zoning: SRA

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $427.42
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • Assessment Amount: $812,800
  • Tax Amount: $9,087
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Documents Avail.: Deed
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Block: 19
  • Lot Number: 1

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

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

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Schools serving 540 Ocean Rd

School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH
NameGradesDistance
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
32 Van Buren Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
K-52.1 mi
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH
155 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
7-83.6 mi
Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, NH
50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
9-122.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 540 Ocean Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Price Reduced
$795,000
-3.64%
MLS
11/24/2025
Price Reduced
$825,000
-2.94%
MLS
10/23/2025
Listed
$850,000
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Tax History for 540 Ocean Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,087
21%
$812,800
75%
2023
$7,510
6%
$465,600
—
2022
$7,077
1%
$465,600
—
2021
$6,998
2%
$465,600
—
2020
$6,844
-1%
$465,600
—
2019
$6,919
3%
$465,600
10%
2018
$6,707
3%
$423,400
—
2017
$6,512
—
$423,400
—
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540 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (MLS# 5067095) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 540 Ocean Road is currently listed for $795,000 and was received on October 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 540 Ocean Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portsmouth? You can browse all Portsmouth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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