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36 State Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

3beds
2baths
2,982sqft
$2,249,000
$754price/sqft
$14,097/moest. monthly cost
$563,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

88
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
68
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
Little Harbour SchoolGrades K-50.7 mi
7/10
Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.4 mi
10/10
Portsmouth High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1850

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick,Concrete,Fieldstone
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Post and Beam,Wood Frame,Brick Exterior

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: 2nd Floor Laundry

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete Floor,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior Entry

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • In-Law Suite,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Dining,Living/Dining,Common Heating/Cooling
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Softwood,Tile
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning,3+ Fireplaces
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,982

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Hot Air,Zoned
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,798
  • Total interior livable area: 2,982 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: PRSMM0105B0009L
  • Zoning description: CD4

Features

  • Levels: 4+
  • Stories: 4
  • Patio & porch: Screened Porch
  • Exterior features: Deck
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • Waterbody name: Piscataqua River
  • Frontage length: Road frontage: 18

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,307 sqft
  • Features: In Town,Near Shopping

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Shared Driveway,Garage,Leased,Off Premises,Parking Spaces 1