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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $665,000 on Feb 19, 2019

179 UNION ST

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,271 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1829
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$665,000 · Feb 19, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,491 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$824,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$444,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$380,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyROCKINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Little Harbour Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Portsmouth High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Portsmouth School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03801These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,014
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.808 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,161
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,932
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

179 Union St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Portsmouth 03801
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Rockingham County

How it measures up in Portsmouth 03801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 03801.

Living area2,271 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1829
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 179 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGoodwin ParkPortsmouth 03801Rockingham County
Living areabigger than2,271 ft²76% of homes80% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²24% of homes8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than182911% of homes4% of homes2% of homes

About 179 Union St

When did 179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH last sell?

179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH last sold on Feb 19, 2019 for $665,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH?

179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,271 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH built?

179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH was built in 1829, making it 197 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH?

179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH is assigned to Portsmouth Middle School (middle), rated B; Little Harbour Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Portsmouth High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Portsmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH compare to other homes in Portsmouth 03801?

Among the 8,130 homes in Portsmouth 03801, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,271 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1829 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH was $9,491. The county assessed it at $824,600.

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