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$789,000

Under contract
42 Harding Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Listed by Holly Dubay · KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1966

About this home

Located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Elwyn Park and directly abutting 100 acres of conservation land, this lovingly maintained home offers the perfect blend of coastal convenience and peaceful privacy. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home was loved by the prior owner for nearly 58 years! The well designed floorplan features a kitchen with attached sitting area, living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room and a first floor bathroom with shower. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms and another full bath. Additional interior features include newer windows, oak floors throughout, meticulously maintained mechanical systems, and a clean, unfinished basement providing excellent storage or future expansion potential. Set on a beautifully kept, wooded .23-acre lot with a 1-car attached garage, the property is a true nature-lover's paradise. The private backyard directly abuts Portsmouth’s 100-Acre Woods conservation land, ensuring your peaceful views are permanently protected. Enjoy a highly walkable lifestyle, with both the top-rated Dondero Elementary School and the scenic trails of the Urban Forestry Center just a short walk away. Offering a quiet, tight-knit community feel while remaining just minutes from downtown Portsmouth’s world-class dining, shopping, and historic waterfront, this exceptionally cared-for home is a rare find.

Property details

MLS
Prime MLS
MLS #
5100604
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Under contract
Days on market
4
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.23 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
0.24 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
318
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Portsmouth School District
Middle
Rye Junior High School
1.78 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
181
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Rye School District
High
Portsmouth High School
1.36 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,049
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Portsmouth School District

Walkability

Blended score for Portsmouth's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

62
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores3
Parks6
Schools6
Transit stops16
Pharmacies3

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Portsmouth, from live MLS data.

On the market 4 days -- 107 fewer days than Portsmouth's current average of 111 days.
For reference, the median list price across 236 active listings in Portsmouth right now is $534,900.

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$157,800 down
$631,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,094
Property tax (est.)$658
Home insurance (est.)$150

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