Listed by The Aland Realty Group · Wayne Semprini · 603-501-0463
Single Family Residence · Portsmouth, NH
144 Washington Street, Portsmouth, NH
$3,300,000
Est. $16,687/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 3,034
- Built
- 1747
- MLS®
- #5072206
Property Description
Here's your chance at a Portsmouth single-family home: 144 Washington Street, priced at $3,300,000. Expect 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,034 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 0.25-acre lot, 1747 construction and roughly $1,088 per square foot. Scroll on for current photos, the complete spec sheet and this Portsmouth listing's market context.
For over two centuries, the Leonard Cotton House, a Portsmouth landmark, has stood as a centerpiece of Portsmouth’s historic Puddle Dock area. This Federal-style residence offers sweeping views across Strawberry Banke Historic Museum, Prescott Park, and the Piscataqua River. As one of the largest privately owned parcels in Portsmouth’s popular South End, it features off-street parking with room to construct a garage or carriage house. Situated on the corner of Hancock and Washington Streets, this property is a five-minute walk from Portsmouth’s cultural epicenter, Market Square. Genuine moldings, original eight panel doors, and distinctive dental moldings throughout, reflect the architectural grace of the mid-18th century. The finished attic, with its exposed beams and wide pine floors, provides a most inviting retreat. Originally home to the famous Capt. John Blunt, it became home to Leonard Cotton, a well known West Indies trade merchant. This historic property has served as law offices for forty years. It is anticipated that because of its flexible layout and phenomenal location it will be restored to its original prominence, as one of the city’s more distinguished residences. The Leonard Cotton House is not merely a piece of real estate; it is part of Portsmouth's legacy, awaiting its next steward.
Location Highlights
144 Washington Street is a single family residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $3,300,000. That works out to about $1,088 per square foot, for a home built in 1747. It has been on the market for 11 months.
At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
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
- 2
- Total Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 3,034
- Price / SqFt
- $1087.67
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1747
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 296
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1747
- Zoning
- MRO
Interior Features
- Appliances
- None
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Concrete Floor, Full, Storage Space, Unfinished, Basement Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 3+ Fireplaces, Hearth, Natural Light, Indoor Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walkup Attic
- Rooms - Total
- 10
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 3,034
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 3,034
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 4,186
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $16,938
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Clapboard, Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Covenants
- Yes
- Easements
- Yes
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- 2.5
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Partial Fence
- Foundation
- Granite, Stone
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- City Lot, Corner Lot, Curbing, Landscaped, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Views, Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
- Lot - Acres
- 0.25
- Lot - SqFt
- 10,890
- Parking
- Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+, Paved
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- TBD
- Roof
- Wood
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable at Site, Gas at Street, Phone Connected
- Water Source
- Public
- Water Body Type
- River
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5072206; Listed by The Aland Realty Group · Wayne Semprini · 603-501-0463
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $56,100
- 2023
- $54,698
- 2022
- $53,295
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 Portsmouth
- 123
- Average list price
- $1,116,133
- Price range
- $425,000 – $2,775,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$22,049/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $16,687
- Property Tax
- $4,675
- Home Insurance
- $688
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 144 Washington Street, Portsmouth, NH
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Questions About This Listing
How much does 144 Washington Street cost?
144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $3,300,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $1,088 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on December 17, 2025.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 144 Washington Street have?
144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (1 three-quarter and 2 half) in 3,034 square feet of finished living space.
What heating and cooling does 144 Washington Street have?
144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH is heated by baseboard, natural gas and hot water, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 144 Washington Street?
144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable at site, gas at street and phone connected.
Does 144 Washington Street have a basement?
Yes. 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as concrete floor, full, storage space, unfinished and basement stairs.
What are the key features of 144 Washington Street?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH: cathedral ceiling(s), 3+ fireplaces, hearth, natural light, indoor storage, vaulted ceiling(s) and walkup attic.
Outside: partial fence.
Flooring: wood.
What parking does 144 Washington Street have?
The MLS lists no garage at 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH; parking is off a paved driveway.
Parking details: off street, parking spaces 6+ and paved.
What is the view from 144 Washington Street?
Yes. The MLS lists views for 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH.
Is 144 Washington Street still for sale?
Yes. 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5072206).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 144 Washington Street listed?
144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed by Wayne Semprini of The Aland Realty Group (603-501-0463).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 144 Washington Street?
144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH is a single-family home built in 1747.
The MLS lists its style as Federal, with 2.5 stories.
What town is 144 Washington Street in?
144 Washington Street is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, in Rockingham County.
Location notes from the MLS: sidewalks, near shopping and near public transit.
What is the lot size of 144 Washington Street?
144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH sits on 0.25 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as city lot, corner lot, curbing, landscaped and street lights.
Zoning: MRO.
The MLS notes easements and covenants; review them in the deed and title work.
What are the annual property taxes for 144 Washington Street?
Annual property taxes on 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH are $16,938 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 Portsmouth assessing office.
How does the price of 144 Washington Street compare with other Portsmouth listings?
At $3,300,000, 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, NH is priced above the $1,495,000 median asking price of the 43 single-family homes for sale in Portsmouth 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 can I see 144 Washington Street in person?
To see 144 Washington Street in Portsmouth, 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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