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$971,932$380 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $109,500 on Apr 22, 1996

81 COTTAGE ST

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,556 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
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

$972K
$866K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$109,500 · Apr 22, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,040 (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.$959,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$314,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$645,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,041,010

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.0.40
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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

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

E
New Franklin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Portsmouth High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

81 Cottage 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 more than 87% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Christian Shore / Creek
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Christian Shore / Creek
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Christian Shore / Creek
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Christian Shore / Creek

What homes are worth in Portsmouth 03801

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

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$274K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 63% 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$971,932
CheaperTypical $799,000Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$380
CheaperTypical $554Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 81 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChristian Shore / CreekPortsmouth 03801Rockingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$971,93268% of homes63% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3806% of homes14% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than2,556 ft²87% of homes86% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac92% of homes76% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than200279% of homes79% of homes79% of homes

About 81 Cottage St

How much is 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH is $971,932 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $866,473 to $1,077,391. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH last sell?

81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH last sold on Apr 22, 1996 for $109,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH?

81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,556 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH built?

81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH?

81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH is assigned to New Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Portsmouth Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH compare to other homes in Portsmouth 03801?

Among the 8,130 homes in Portsmouth 03801, it is worth more than 63% of them ($971,932 against a typical $799,000), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($380 against a typical $554), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,556 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2002 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Rockingham County, it is worth more than 87% 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 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Cottage St, Portsmouth, NH was $11,040. The county assessed it at $959,200.

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