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$1,093,479$646 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $230,500 on Sep 18, 2000

257 RICHARDS AVE

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,692 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$924K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,500 · Sep 18, 2000
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,093,479
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$874,783

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,475 (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.$1,170,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$767,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$402,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,425,760

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyROCKINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
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 SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Little Harbour Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

257 Richards Ave 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 more than 91% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Richards Avenue Area
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Older than 92% 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
$280K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 72% 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$1,093,479
CheaperTypical $789,492Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$646
CheaperTypical $543Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,692 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 257 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichards Avenue AreaPortsmouth 03801Rockingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,093,47932% of homes72% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64640% of homes73% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,692 ft²32% of homes58% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac38% of homes19% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191859% of homes26% of homes8% of homes

About 257 Richards Ave

How much is 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH is $1,093,479 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $924,164 to $1,262,794. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH last sell?

257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH last sold on Sep 18, 2000 for $230,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH?

257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,692 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH built?

257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH?

257 Richards Ave, 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 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH compare to other homes in Portsmouth 03801?

Among the 8,130 homes in Portsmouth 03801, it is worth more than 72% of them ($1,093,479 against a typical $789,492), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($646 against a typical $543), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,692 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1918 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Rockingham County, it is worth more than 91% 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 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH was $13,475. The county assessed it at $1,170,700.

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