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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $735,000 on Apr 15, 2020

285 RICHARDS AVE

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,908 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$735,000 · Apr 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,961 (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.$1,126,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$811,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$315,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyROCKINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 0.3 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.Yes

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

285 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.

  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Portsmouth 03801
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Older than 96% 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 area1,908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,527 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 285 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichards Avenue AreaPortsmouth 03801Rockingham County
Living areabigger than1,908 ft²42% of homes67% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac72% of homes32% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than189014% of homes13% of homes4% of homes

About 285 Richards Ave

When did 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH last sell?

285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH last sold on Apr 15, 2020 for $735,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH?

285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,908 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH built?

285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH?

285 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 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH compare to other homes in Portsmouth 03801?

Among the 8,130 homes in Portsmouth 03801, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,908 ft² against a typical 1,527 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1890 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 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH was $12,961. The county assessed it at $1,126,100.

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