Listed by Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty · Mary Beth Hixon · 603-964-8028
Single Family Residence · Portsmouth, NH
69 Richards Avenue, Portsmouth, NH
$2,100,000
$2,239,000 · changed Oct 8, 2026
Est. $10,619/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 6
- Sq Ft
- 4,375
- Built
- 1806
- MLS®
- #5099048
Property Description
Buyers searching Portsmouth, New Hampshire will want a look at 69 Richards Avenue — a single-family home asking $2,100,000. It features 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 4,375 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 0.19-acre lot, 1806 construction and roughly $480 per square foot. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.
Ideally located on coveted Richards Avenue within the Little Harbour School District, this exceptional residence offers a rare balance of privacy, lush outdoor spaces, and proximity to the best that Portsmouth has to offer. Downtown restaurants, boutique shopping,the waterfront, Prescott Park, and the Farmer's Market are all within easy reach, while nearby athletic fields, the Public Library, and Portsmouth Junior High add everyday convenience just a stone's throw away. Thoughtfully designed gardens create a secluded setting around the home. In the rear, an expansive terrace provides an elegant backdrop for entertaining, leisurely dinners, and evenings outdoors. Gather with family and friends to take in a spectacular view of the Portsmouth Fireworks over Leary Field from a number one vantage point! Beautifully appointed and ideally located, this distinctive property offers a private retreat with the cultural, recreational and civic amenities of Portsmouth just outside your back door.
Location Highlights
69 Richards Avenue is a single family residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $2,100,000. That works out to about $480 per square foot, for a home built in 1806. It has been on the market for 4 months.
At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Portsmouth: Little Harbor School (Elementary), 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
- 6
- Total Baths
- 6
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 4,375
- Price / SqFt
- $480.00
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1806
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 97
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1806
- Zoning
- Residential MDL-1
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Wall Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Separate Water Heater, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 3
- Cooling
- Other
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Softwood, Tile
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Draperies, Gas Fireplace, 3+ Fireplaces, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security, Security Door(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatment, 2nd Floor Laundry, Walkup Attic
- Rooms - Total
- 11
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 4,375
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 4,375
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 5,675
Location Information
- School - District
- Portsmouth
- School - Elementary
- Little Harbor School
- School - High
- Portsmouth
- School - Middle/Jr
- Portsmouth Middle School
Financial Details
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $24,917
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Clapboard, Batts Insulation, Foam Insulation, Other Exterior, Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Easements
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Resort
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- 3
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- Salmon
- Driveway
- Brick/Pavers
- Exterior Features
- Garden, Patio
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- City Lot, Curbing, Landscaped, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking Trails, In Town, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Public Transit, Near Hospital, Near School(s), Private
- Lot - Acres
- 0.19
- Lot - SqFt
- 8,276
- Parking
- Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public Maintained Road, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 100
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable, Gas at Street
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5099048; Listed by Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty · Mary Beth Hixon · 603-964-8028
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $35,700
- 2023
- $34,808
- 2022
- $33,915
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
- $1,045,208
- Price range
- $439,900 – $2,775,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$14,031/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $10,619
- Property Tax
- $2,975
- Home Insurance
- $438
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 69 Richards Avenue, Portsmouth, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Little Harbor School
- Middle
- Portsmouth Middle School
- High School
- Portsmouth
- District
- Portsmouth
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 69 Richards Avenue?
69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms (1 full, 3 three-quarter and 2 half) in 4,375 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 69 Richards Avenue?
69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $2,100,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $480 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on July 9, 2026.
What schools serve 69 Richards Avenue?
The MLS places 69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH in the Portsmouth school district.
Listed schools: Little Harbor School (elementary), Portsmouth Middle School (middle) and Portsmouth (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 69 Richards Avenue still available?
Yes. 69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5099048).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 69 Richards Avenue?
69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is listed by Mary Beth Hixon of Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty (603-964-8028).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 69 Richards Avenue?
69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is a single-family home built in 1806.
The MLS lists its style as Antique, with three stories.
Where is 69 Richards Avenue located?
69 Richards Avenue is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, in Rockingham County.
Location notes from the MLS: sidewalks, walking trails, in town, near country club, near golf course and near paths.
How much land comes with 69 Richards Avenue?
69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH sits on 0.19 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as city lot, curbing, landscaped, street lights and private.
It has 100 feet of road frontage (paved, public maintained road and public).
Zoning: Residential MDL-1.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
How much are the property taxes on 69 Richards Avenue?
Annual property taxes on 69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH are $24,917 for the 2026 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 is 69 Richards Avenue heated?
69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is heated by natural gas and hot water, per the MLS.
Does 69 Richards Avenue have town water and sewer?
69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: 200+ amp service and circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable and gas at street.
Is there a basement at 69 Richards Avenue?
Yes. 69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as bulkhead, concrete floor, full, interior entry, exterior entry, interior stairs, storage space and sump pump.
What features does 69 Richards Avenue have?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH: ceiling fan(s), draperies, gas fireplace, 3+ fireplaces, kitchen island, laundry hook-ups, primary BR w/ BA and natural light.
Outside: garden and patio.
Flooring: softwood and tile.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, disposal, dryer, range hood, microwave, mini fridge, wall oven, gas range, refrigerator and separate water heater; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
Does 69 Richards Avenue have a garage?
The MLS lists no garage at 69 Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, NH; parking is off a brick/pavers driveway.
Parking details: driveway, off street and parking spaces 1 - 10.
How does the price of 69 Richards Avenue compare with other Portsmouth listings?
At $2,100,000, 69 Richards Avenue 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 do I schedule a showing of 69 Richards Avenue?
To see 69 Richards Avenue 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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