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$474,910$559 / ft²
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Last sold for $300,000 on Dec 31, 2019

197 MADISON ST

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
850 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.
1840
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$475K
$461K low$489K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Dec 31, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,435 (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.$385,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$385,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$433,770

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyROCKINGHAM
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Little Harbour Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 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

197 Madison 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.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Portsmouth 03801
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Rockingham County

What homes are worth in Portsmouth 03801

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$291K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Portsmouth 03801.

How it measures up in Portsmouth 03801

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

Estimated value$474,910
CheaperTypical $825,311Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$559
CheaperTypical $575Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1840
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 197 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGoodwin ParkPortsmouth 03801Rockingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$474,91014% of homes11% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55921% of homes47% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than850 ft²17% of homes12% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than184023% of homes6% of homes2% of homes

About 197 Madison St

How much is 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH is $474,910 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $460,548 to $489,272. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH last sell?

197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH last sold on Dec 31, 2019 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH?

197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 850 square feet of living space.

When was 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH built?

197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH was built in 1840, making it 186 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH?

197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH is assigned to Portsmouth Middle School (middle), rated A; 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 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH compare to other homes in Portsmouth 03801?

Among the 8,130 homes in Portsmouth 03801, it is worth more than 11% of them ($474,910 against a typical $825,311), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($559 against a typical $575), it is bigger than 12% of them (850 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²) and it is newer than 6% of them (1840 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Rockingham County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Madison St, Portsmouth, NH was $4,435. The county assessed it at $385,300.

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