Listed by Red Post Realty · Todd Hudson · 603-760-7436
Single Family Residence · Portsmouth, NH
2 Melbourne Street, Portsmouth, NH
$775,000
Est. $3,919/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Sq Ft
- 1,881
- Built
- 1955
- MLS®
- #5113380
Property Description
A single-family home with New Hampshire roots, 2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth dates to 1955 and lists at $775,000. The home provides 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,881 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.3-acre lot, garage parking for 1 and roughly $412 per square foot. The full photo gallery, live pricing and every MLS detail for 2 Melbourne Street follow below.
Set in Portsmouth’s sought-after West End, this updated ranch offers the ease of one-level living with the added flexibility of unfinished space above and below. All major systems have been updated, allowing you to settle in with confidence while enjoying a thoughtfully refreshed home. The modern kitchen is both functional and inviting, with abundant cabinetry and storage, plus built-in bench seating that creates a casual eat-in area. Just off the kitchen, the formal dining room provides a natural setting for everyday meals or entertaining. The living room is anchored by an electric fireplace and features a separate accent wall with built-in shelving, adding warmth and definition to the space. Three well-sized bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while the full bathroom includes the convenience of laundry. Outside the main living spaces, the attic and basement provide room to grow, whether you envision finished living space, a home gym, office, playroom, or simply want additional storage. The attached garage enters through the basement; the existing layout offers the possibility to section off portions of the lower level to create even more usable space. And then there’s the West End. One of Portsmouth’s most desirable neighborhoods, it puts you close to the restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shops, and creative businesses that have made the area such a popular part of the city. Spend the morning grabbing coffee, meet friends for dinner or a drink, or head out for a walk and enjoy the neighborhood’s mix of established streets and newer development. It’s a location that gives you the best of Portsmouth without feeling like you’re right in the middle of downtown. This is a home that offers plenty of ways to make it your own in one of Portsmouth’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Location Highlights
2 Melbourne Street is a single family residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $775,000. That works out to about $412 per square foot, for a home built in 1955. It has been on the market for 4 weeks.
At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools: Portsmouth Middle School (Middle), Portsmouth (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
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,881
- Price / SqFt
- $412.01
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1955
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 12
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1955
- Zoning
- SRB
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Concrete Floor, Unfinished
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
- Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Hot Water
- Interior Features
- 1 Fireplace, Natural Light, 1st Floor Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 6
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,881
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,881
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 5,643
Location Information
- School - District
- Portsmouth School District
- School - High
- Portsmouth
- School - Middle/Jr
- Portsmouth Middle School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $8,078
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Brick
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Easements
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- One
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Garden
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 1
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Level, Near Paths, Neighborhood
- Lot - Acres
- 0.3
- Lot - SqFt
- 13,068
- Road Frontage Type
- Public Maintained Road
- Road Frontage
- TBD
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5113380; Listed by Red Post Realty · Todd Hudson · 603-760-7436
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $13,175
- 2023
- $12,846
- 2022
- $12,516
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
- 124
- Average list price
- $1,181,117
- Price range
- $425,000 – $2,775,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,178/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $3,919
- Property Tax
- $1,098
- Home Insurance
- $161
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 2 Melbourne Street, Portsmouth, NH
Assigned Schools
- Middle
- Portsmouth Middle School
- High School
- Portsmouth
- District
- Portsmouth School District
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 2 Melbourne Street cost?
2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $775,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $412 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on October 8, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2 Melbourne Street have?
2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 1,881 square feet of finished living space.
What parking does 2 Melbourne Street have?
2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH has a 1-car garage and a paved driveway.
What school district is 2 Melbourne Street in?
The MLS places 2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH in the Portsmouth School District.
Listed schools: Portsmouth Middle School (middle) and Portsmouth (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 2 Melbourne Street still for sale?
Yes. 2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5113380).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 2 Melbourne Street listed?
2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed by Todd Hudson of Red Post Realty (603-760-7436).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 2 Melbourne Street?
2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH is a single-family home built in 1955.
The MLS lists its style as Ranch, with one story.
What town is 2 Melbourne Street in?
2 Melbourne Street is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, in Rockingham County.
Location notes from the MLS: near paths.
What is the lot size of 2 Melbourne Street?
2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH sits on 0.3 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as landscaped and level.
Zoning: SRB.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 2 Melbourne Street?
Annual property taxes on 2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH are $8,078 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.
What heating and cooling does 2 Melbourne Street have?
2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH is heated by baseboard, oil and hot water, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 2 Melbourne Street?
2 Melbourne 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 available.
Does 2 Melbourne Street have a basement?
Yes. 2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as concrete floor and unfinished.
What are the key features of 2 Melbourne Street?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH: 1 fireplace, natural light and 1st floor laundry.
Outside: garden.
Flooring: hardwood and vinyl plank.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, dryer, electric range, refrigerator and washer; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
How does the price of 2 Melbourne Street compare with other Portsmouth listings?
At $775,000, 2 Melbourne Street in Portsmouth, NH is priced below 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 2 Melbourne Street in person?
To see 2 Melbourne 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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