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8 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH

Residential Income

For SaleActive
4,101 ft²|Built 1810|Portsmouth

Listed by The Aland Realty Group · Christopher Erikson

Property Description

From its address at 8 Bow Street, this residential income puts you in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. On offer: 4,101 square feet of living space, at a list price of $4,200,000. 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. Beyond the basics, the listing carries 1810 construction and roughly $1,024 per square foot. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly.

Historical gem in the heart of downtown Portsmouth! This mixed-use building consists of four residential units and one commercial unit on one of the most visible corners of the city. Scrupulously renovated throughout in 2017-2018 these luxury units, feature historical masonry walls, exposed wooden beams, wooden floors all while marrying modern finish and convenience. Large replacement windows look out onto the city streets with several units featuring incredible water views out to the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth tug boats. The first floor commercial space, currently occupied by Bangor Savings Bank sees robust pedestrian and vehicular counts with unmatched visibility. A private residential entrance along the side of the building leads you to the four residential units on the second and third floors. All residential units have been fully furnished with a design eye in mind and feature full kitchens that open up to the main living spaces. The top floor units feature vaulted ceilings with lofted bedrooms with windows and skylights flooding the units with natural light. The basement area features two common washers and two common dryers for easy tenant use. Coupled with four private storage areas, tenants are provided with every convenience. A rare opportunity to own your own piece of historical Portsmouth in a building with proven success.

Location Highlights

8 Bow Street is a residential income in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $4,200,000. That works out to about $1,024 per square foot, for a home built in 1810. It has been on the market for 5 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

  • SqFt:4,101
  • Price / SqFt:$1024.14
  • Property Type:Residential Income
  • Year Built:1810
  • County:NH-Rockingham
  • Town:Portsmouth, NH
  • Status:Active
  • Days on Market:142

Primary Features

CountyNH-Rockingham
Property TypeResidential Income
Year Built1810
ZoningCD5

Interior Features

BasementYes
Basement Access TypeInterior
Basement DescriptionConcrete Floor, Full, Interior Entry, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Basement Stairs
CoolingMini Split
ElectricCircuit Breakers
FlooringTile, Wood
HeatingElectric, Heat Pump, Mini Split
Rooms - Total0
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade4,101
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished4,101
SqFt Approximate Total5,418

Location Information

School - DistrictPortsmouth

Financial Details

Tax - Gross Amount$26,618
Tax Year2025
Taxes TBDNo

Additional

Construction StatusExisting
ConstructionMasonry, Other, Post and Beam
CovenantsUnknown
EasementsUnknown
Flood ZoneNo
Pre-ConstructionNo
SeasonalNo
Total Stories3
SurveyedUnknown

External Features

DrivewayNone
FoundationConcrete, Fieldstone, Other, Stone
GarageNo
Lot FeaturesCity Lot, Sidewalks, Views, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
Lot - Acres0.03
Lot - SqFt1,307
Road Frontage TypePaved, Public
Road FrontageTBD
RoofAsphalt Shingle
SewerPublic
UtilitiesCable Available, Other
Water SourcePublic
Water Body TypeRiver
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5084747; Listed by The Aland Realty Group · Christopher Erikson

Property History

Annual taxes for this property

YearAssessed Tax
2024$71,400
2023$69,615
2022$67,830

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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20%
Loan Term
6.5%
Estimated monthly payment$28,062 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$21,237
  • Property Tax$5,950
  • Home Insurance$875

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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DistrictPortsmouth
$4,200,000/ Asking Price
For SaleActive
Est. $21,237 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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Questions About This Listing

What type of home is 8 Bow Street?

Residential income in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, built in 1810.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 8 Bow Street have?

It offers 4,101 square feet of living space.

What area is 8 Bow Street in?

The property is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (03801).

How much does 8 Bow Street cost?

8 Bow Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed at $4,200,000.

That works out to about $1,024 per square foot.

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