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36 State Street

Portsmouth, NH 03801

$2,099,000

Was $2,249,000

$704 per sq ft

Listed Jan 27 · 229 days on market

3

Beds

2

Baths

2,982

Sq ft

0.03

Acres

Listed by Patrick Carey, Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach · 603-474-3401 · Cell: 603-583-1000

About this home

Distinguished 1814 brick townhome in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth offering a rare blend of luxury, flexibility, and long-term investment value. Enjoy iconic views of the Piscataqua River, Prescott Park, and Strawbery Banke Museum just steps from Market Square, the waterfront, renowned dining, boutiques, and cultural attractions. The ground floor, currently commercial with soaring 10’ ceilings, offers exceptional potential for conversion to high-end residential or continued mixed-use, opening to a private pocket garden/courtyard and shared one-car parking. Upper levels provide refined living spaces with exposed brick and beams, Rumford-style wood-burning fireplace, formal living and dining areas, solarium with park and river views, private deck for outdoor entertaining, and multiple flexible-use rooms ideal for bedrooms or offices. The fourth floor features two bedrooms with custom built-ins and a tiled three-quarter bath. Full basement with ample storage and second washer/dryer hookup. Retain mixed-use income potential or create a full four-story luxury residence totaling up to 2,982 SF an exceptionally rare offering in downtown Portsmouth. Great opportunity to purchase and entire building in one of the most central locations that this city has to offer. Under an hour from Boston's Logan International Airport. Unit offers a rented garage and a rear pocket garden that may also be capable of parking a very small car onsite with modifications.Offered below city assessment, presenting outstanding value in one of New Hampshire’s most sought-after waterfront cities.

Schools

Little Harbor SchoolElementary
Portsmouth Middle SchoolMiddle
PortsmouthHigh

Key features

  • Wood Fireplace
  • 3+ Fireplaces
  • In-Law Floorplan
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen/Dining
  • Living/Dining
  • 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Common Heating/Cooling
  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer

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Details

TypeSingle family
StyleEnd Row, Townhouse
Year built1850
Finished sq ft2,982
Lot0.03 acres
BasementConcrete Floor, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Stairs, Unfinished
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Air, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air
WaterMetered, Public Water On-Site
SewerPublic
RoofAsphalt Shingle
ConstructionPost and Beam, Wood Frame, Brick
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
Taxes$25,825 (2025)
ZoningCD4
Days on market229
MLS #5075026
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