540 Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Photo 1

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$780,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,860 Sq. Ft.
1 Acres
2 Car Garage
Updated 12 days ago

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 540 Ocean Rd

General

Sold For: $780,000
Taxes: $9,087 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS ID: 5067095
Added to Site: 137 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 FenceÂ , 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
Sold by The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC, Jennifer M. Philbrick

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Sold by The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC, Jennifer M. Philbrick

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Schools

Schools serving 540 Ocean Rd

School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH

Name	Grades	Distance
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School 32 Van Buren Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801	K-5	2.1 mi
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH 155 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801	7-8	3.6 mi
Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, NH 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801	9-12	2.8 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

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/25/2026

Sold

$780,000

-1.89%

MLS

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

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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