Listed by The Aland Realty Group · Wayne Semprini · 603-501-0463

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Single Family Residence · Portsmouth, NH

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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.

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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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