Listed by REAL Broker NH, LLC · Brittany M Symonds · Cell: 603-285-5934
Residential Income · Portsmouth, NH
579 State Street, Portsmouth, NH
$2,250,000
Est. $11,377/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Sq Ft
- 2,790
- Built
- 1840
- MLS®
- #5115517
Property Description
A multi-family income property with New Hampshire roots, 579 State Street in Portsmouth dates to 1840 and lists at $2,250,000. The home provides 2,790 square feet of living space. As a multi-unit property it works two ways: live in one unit while the others pay the mortgage, or run the whole building as an investment. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.18-acre lot and roughly $806 per square foot. The full photo gallery, live pricing and every MLS detail for 579 State Street follow below.
Introducing 579 State Street! A great opportunity to own an eight-unit multifamily property within walking distance of downtown Portsmouth. Featuring seven studio apartments and one one-bedroom unit, this property offers an excellent investment opportunity in one of the Seacoast’s most sought-after rental markets. Tenants enjoy easy access to downtown’s renowned restaurants, boutique shops, waterfront walks, and vibrant cultural scene. Additionally, the property offers private off-street parking with two spaces per unit, along with a shared laundry room for added convenience. Whether you’re expanding your investment portfolio or looking for a long-term investment in the Portsmouth market, 579 State Street offers the opportunity to own an income producing property in a desirable location where walkability, old New England charm, bustling businesses, and limited downtown housing inventory supports long term appreciation.
Location Highlights
579 State Street is a residential income in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $2,250,000. That works out to about $806 per square foot, for a home built in 1840. It has been on the market for 11 days.
At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools: Portsmouth High School (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
- SqFt
- 2,790
- Price / SqFt
- $806.45
- Property Type
- Residential Income
- Year Built
- 1840
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 4
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential Income
- Year Built
- 1840
- Zoning
- GRC
Interior Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Dirt Floor
- Cooling
- Mini Split
- Electric
- 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Mini Split
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 2,790
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 2,790
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 3,798
Location Information
- School - High
- Portsmouth High School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $13,879
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- Unknown
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- 3
- Surveyed
- Unknown
External Features
- Color
- White
- Driveway
- Common/Shared
- Foundation
- Block w/ Skim Coating, Concrete
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- City Lot, Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
- Lot - Acres
- 0.18
- Lot - SqFt
- 7,841
- Parking
- Off Street
- Road Frontage Type
- Public Maintained Road
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 54
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable at Site
- Water Source
- Public Water On-Site
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5115517; Listed by REAL Broker NH, LLC · Brittany M Symonds · Cell: 603-285-5934
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $38,250
- 2023
- $37,294
- 2022
- $36,338
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
- 122
- Average list price
- $850,617
- Price range
- $439,900 – $2,775,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$15,033/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $11,377
- Property Tax
- $3,188
- Home Insurance
- $469
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 579 State Street, Portsmouth, NH
Assigned Schools
- High School
- Portsmouth High School
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 579 State Street cost?
579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $2,250,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $806 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on October 23, 2026.
How big is 579 State Street?
579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH has 2,790 square feet of finished living space.
Does 579 State Street have a basement?
Yes. 579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as dirt floor.
What parking does 579 State Street have?
The MLS lists no garage at 579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH; parking is off a common/shared driveway.
Parking details: off street.
What school district is 579 State Street in?
The MLS lists these schools for 579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH: Portsmouth High School (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 579 State Street still for sale?
Yes. 579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5115517).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 579 State Street listed?
579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed by Brittany M Symonds 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 type of home is 579 State Street?
579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH is a multi-family income property built in 1840.
The MLS lists its style as Apartment Building, with three stories.
What town is 579 State Street in?
579 State 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 579 State Street?
579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH sits on 0.18 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as city lot.
It has 54 feet of road frontage (public maintained road).
Zoning: GRC.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 579 State Street?
Annual property taxes on 579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH are $13,879 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 579 State Street have?
579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH is heated by forced air, natural gas and mini split, per the MLS.
Cooling: mini split.
What are the water and sewer systems at 579 State Street?
579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public water on-site; sewer: public.
Electric: 100 amp service and circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable at site.
How does the price of 579 State Street compare with other Portsmouth listings?
At $2,250,000, 579 State Street in Portsmouth, NH is priced above the $1,387,500 median asking price of the 6 multi-family properties for sale in Portsmouth on PrimeMLS as of November 4, 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 579 State Street in person?
To see 579 State 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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