1474 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH

Property Description

1474 Islington Street sits in Portsmouth, New Hampshire — a single-family home offering 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2,304 square feet of living space. The asking price is $1,490,000. The format is the classic one — a standalone home with no association between you and your plans for it. Beyond the basics, the listing carries 1951 construction and roughly $647 per square foot. See the listing's full details below, and reach out for a private showing of 1474 Islington Street.

Welcome to 1474 Islington Street! A beautifully updated three-bedroom Cape with a classic stone wall that fronts the property. This home is ideally located in Portsmouth’s desirable West End, with easy access to the bike trails and within walking distance of all the neighborhood has to offer. Originally built in 1951, this charming house underwent an extensive expansion in 2024, adding newly constructed second and third floors that offer the comfort and feel of new construction while maintaining the character of the original home. The main level features a welcoming living room, kitchen and dining area, a first-floor bedroom and full bath, along with an additional room, perfect for a home office or playroom. A large deck provides outdoor space ideal for grilling and entertaining. The newly constructed second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom with its own bath, an additional bedroom and full bath, convenient second-floor laundry, and a cozy flex room ideal for a nursery or reading nook. The third floor provides a large area perfect for a family or recreation room along with additional storage. The finished lower level is complete with a bathroom, workshop, plenty of storage, room for a home gym, hobbies or other uses to suit your needs. The walkout basement opens to a covered patio and neatly landscaped, fenced in yard. Beautiful hardwood floors, fresh coastal colors and thoughtfully designed living spaces create an inviting home that is truly move-in ready. Located in the Little Harbor School District, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the Portsmouth's West End has to offer, with extensive updates, flexible floor plan and desirable location.

Location Highlights

1474 Islington Street is a single family residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $1,490,000. That works out to about $647 per square foot, for a home built in 1951. It has been on the market for 10 days.

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

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