144 Washington Street, Portsmouth, NH
Single Family Residence
Listed by The Aland Realty Group · Wayne Semprini
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: 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 9 months.
At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
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:270
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Annual taxes for this property
| Year | Assessed Tax |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,100 |
| 2023 | $54,698 |
| 2022 | $53,295 |
Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed from active listings in this town
- Active listings in Portsmouth120
- Average list price$1,160,650
- Price range$469,900 – $2,500,000
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- Principal & Interest$16,687
- Property Tax$4,675
- Home Insurance$688
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 at $3,300,000.
That works out to about $1,088 per square foot.
What area is 144 Washington Street in?
The property is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (03801).
Is 144 Washington Street still available?
The listing's current MLS status is Active. Reach out and we can confirm availability and arrange a showing.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 144 Washington Street have?
The home has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
It offers 3,034 square feet of living space.
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