Listed by REAL Broker NH, LLC · Dino Amato · Cell: 603-275-1191
Single Family Residence · Lancaster, NH
51 Portland Street, Lancaster, NH
$350,000
$389,000 · changed Sep 16, 2026
Est. $1,770/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 2,137
- Built
- 1864
- MLS®
- #5105629
Property Description
Buyers searching Lancaster, New Hampshire will want a look at 51 Portland Street — a single-family home asking $350,000. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,137 square feet of living space. Homes like this trade on the fundamentals: space, privacy and a New Hampshire address that works year-round. Also on the sheet: a 0.55-acre lot, garage parking for 1 and 1864 construction. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.
Welcome to 51 Portland Street, a beautifully preserved 1861 New Englander that offers the rare combination of historic character, thoughtful modern updates, and genuine income potential. This is a home that tells a story while giving you everything you need for comfortable, flexible living today. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths across a warm, well proportioned layout. Formal living and dining rooms are anchored by a cozy fireplace and original built-ins, showcasing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The eat-in kitchen flows easily into a versatile office/den, and a first-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. Recent upgrades include a 200-amp electrical system, giving today's buyers modern peace of mind alongside the home's timeless charm. What truly sets this property apart is the completely finished, recently updated in-law apartment. Accessed through its own private rear entrance, this fully-equipped unit includes a kitchenette, full bath, bedroom, and living room, move-in ready for rental income, extended family, or a private guest suite. It also connects internally to the main house, giving buyers the flexibility to use it as additional living space when needed. Outside, enjoy a generous 0.55-acre village lot with 122 feet of road frontage, an attached one-car garage, and a separate workshop which is heated with it's own pellet stove, perfect for winter hobbies, storage, or a home-based business. Solid wood-frame construction with clapboard exterior and a durable metal roof reflect a home built to last, and now updated to match. Ideally situated within walking distance of downtown Lancaster's shops, restaurants, and community amenities, and served by the White Mountain Regional School District, this property offers small-town charm with everyday convenience. Whether you're drawn to the historic details, the income-generating apartment, or simply the move-in-ready condition, 51 Portland Street is a rare find in today's market.
Location Highlights
51 Portland Street is a single family residence in Lancaster, New Hampshire, listed at $350,000. That works out to about $164 per square foot, for a home built in 1864. It has been on the market for 3 months.
From here it is 30.5 miles to Loon Mountain Resort and 36.2 miles to Waterville Valley Resort. At this latitude, Lancaster averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.5 in December.
Zoned schools in the Lancaster Central School District: Lancaster Elementary School (Elementary), Lancaster Elementary (Middle), WhiteMntR (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 2,137
- Price / SqFt
- $163.78
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1864
- County
- NH-Coos
- Town
- Lancaster, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 62
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Coos
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1864
- Zoning
- RES-RE
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Electric Stove
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Bulkhead, Basement Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Wood
- Heating
- Alternative Heat Stove, Oil
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, 1 Fireplace, In-Law/ADU, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 11
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 2,137
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 2,137
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 2,812
Location Information
- School - District
- Lancaster Central School District
- School - Elementary
- Lancaster Elementary School
- School - High
- WhiteMntR
- School - Middle/Jr
- Lancaster Elementary
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $4,262
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Post and Beam
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Resort
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- White
- Driveway
- Crushed Stone
- Exterior Features
- Deck
- Foundation
- Stone
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 1
- Lot Features
- Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, In Town, Near Paths, Neighborhood, Near Hospital
- Lot - Acres
- 0.55
- Lot - SqFt
- 23,958
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
- Road Frontage Type
- Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 122
- Roof
- Metal
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable, Propane, Satellite
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5105629; Listed by REAL Broker NH, LLC · Dino Amato · Cell: 603-275-1191
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $5,950
- 2023
- $5,801
- 2022
- $5,653
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Lancaster
- 54
- Average list price
- $206,667
- Price range
- $18,000 – $905,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,339/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $1,770
- Property Tax
- $496
- Home Insurance
- $73
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 51 Portland Street, Lancaster, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Lancaster Elementary School
- Middle
- Lancaster Elementary
- High School
- WhiteMntR
- District
- Lancaster Central School District
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 51 Portland Street?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 full and 1 half) in 2,137 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 51 Portland Street?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH is listed for $350,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $164 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on August 19, 2026.
What features does 51 Portland Street have?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH: ceiling fan(s), dining area, 1 fireplace, in-law/ADU, in-law floorplan and 1st floor laundry.
Outside: deck.
Flooring: hardwood and wood.
Listed appliances: electric cooktop, dishwasher, dryer, electric water heater and electric stove; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
Does 51 Portland Street have a garage?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH has a 1-car garage and a crushed stone driveway.
Parking details: driveway, garage, on site and parking spaces 1 - 10.
What schools serve 51 Portland Street?
The MLS places 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH in the Lancaster Central School District.
Listed schools: Lancaster Elementary School (elementary), Lancaster Elementary (middle) and WhiteMntR (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 51 Portland Street still available?
Yes. 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5105629).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 51 Portland Street?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH is listed by Dino Amato of REAL Broker NH, LLC (855-450-0442).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 51 Portland Street?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH is a single-family home built in 1864.
The MLS lists its style as Colonial, with two stories.
Where is 51 Portland Street located?
51 Portland Street is in Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584, in Coos County.
Location notes from the MLS: in town, near paths and near hospital.
How much land comes with 51 Portland Street?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH sits on 0.55 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as country setting, landscaped and level.
It has 122 feet of road frontage (public).
Zoning: RES-RE.
How much are the property taxes on 51 Portland Street?
Annual property taxes on 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH are $4,262 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Lancaster assessing office.
How is 51 Portland Street heated?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH is heated by alternative heat stove and oil, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
Does 51 Portland Street have town water and sewer?
51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: 200+ amp service.
Other utilities: cable, propane and satellite.
Is there a basement at 51 Portland Street?
Yes. 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as bulkhead and basement stairs.
How does the price of 51 Portland Street compare with other Lancaster listings?
At $350,000, 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH is priced close to the $350,000 median asking price of the 18 single-family homes for sale in Lancaster on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How do I schedule a showing of 51 Portland Street?
To see 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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