36 State Street, Portsmouth, NH

Property Description

36 State Street sits in Portsmouth, New Hampshire — a single-family home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,982 square feet of living space. The asking price is $2,099,000. 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 1850 construction and roughly $704 per square foot. See the listing's full details below, and reach out for a private showing of 36 State Street.

Distinguished 1814 brick townhome in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth offering a rare blend of luxury, flexibility, and long-term investment value. Enjoy iconic views of the Piscataqua River, Prescott Park, and Strawbery Banke Museum just steps from Market Square, the waterfront, renowned dining, boutiques, and cultural attractions. The ground floor, currently commercial with soaring 10’ ceilings, offers exceptional potential for conversion to high-end residential or continued mixed-use, opening to a private pocket garden/courtyard and shared one-car parking. Upper levels provide refined living spaces with exposed brick and beams, Rumford-style wood-burning fireplace, formal living and dining areas, solarium with park and river views, private deck for outdoor entertaining, and multiple flexible-use rooms ideal for bedrooms or offices. The fourth floor features two bedrooms with custom built-ins and a tiled three-quarter bath. Full basement with ample storage and second washer/dryer hookup. Retain mixed-use income potential or create a full four-story luxury residence totaling up to 2,982 SF an exceptionally rare offering in downtown Portsmouth. Great opportunity to purchase and entire building in one of the most central locations that this city has to offer. Under an hour from Boston's Logan International Airport. Unit offers a rented garage and a rear pocket garden that may also be capable of parking a very small car onsite with modifications.Offered below city assessment, presenting outstanding value in one of New Hampshire’s most sought-after waterfront cities.

Location Highlights

36 State Street is a single family residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $2,099,000. That works out to about $704 per square foot, for a home built in 1850. It has been on the market for 8 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.

Property Details

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