Portsmouth NH Real Estate

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Some have coined Portsmouth the crown jewel of the Seacoast, a busy working port steeped in history and rich with cultural offerings. Portsmouth is the second oldest city in New Hampshire, settled in 1623. It thrived as a harbor town and shipbuilding center throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Portsmouth is still a deep water port along the Piscataqua River, with its own Foreign Trade Zone and ice-free access to the Atlantic Ocean. Great care has been taken to preserve the historical sites and buildings that give this modern city its old-world appeal. The sheer number of important historic houses in this small city speaks to the preeminence of its past and to its residents’ passion for preservation…

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Portsmouth NH

$395,000

MARTHA STEWART WOULD APPROVE! MAGNIFICENT 3 BEDROOM CONTEMPORARY CAPE TUCKED AWAY IN WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD BUT CLOSE TO HWYS. HOME BOASTS HARDWOOD 1ST FLOOR, 1ST FL MASTER SUITE, STAINLESS KITCHEN APPL, GRANITE COUNTERS, FORMAL DINING RM, FIREPLACED LIVINGROOM, VAULTED CEILINGS, SKYLIGHTS, 3 SEASON PORCH, DECK OVERLOOKING PRIVATE REAR YARD & MORE!

MLS #: 2822064

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Portsmouth NH

$584,900

Spectacular waterfront home comeptetly restored with radiant heat, Gourmet kitchen, Master Suite w/private screened porch all overlooking the river. Dock possible.

MLS #: 2822058

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Portsmouth NH

$979,000

ATTENTION developers and investors! This property offers the long awaited apportunity to develop desirable, affordable housing in Portsmouth. Close to city center and highways. Flexible PUD prospectus available. Existing single family home on site.

MLS #: 2821820

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… Portsmouth boasts an active downtown, excellent schools, a state-of-the-art public library, a recreation program for all ages, several parks and recreation areas, and many civic and cultural organizations. Market Square, the heart of downtown Portsmouth, is lined with small shops offering clothing, handmade candies, trendy gifts, books, local-made crafts, children's toys and more. Designer shops and boutiques throughout the fashion district, art galleries, and bookstores are just some of the businesses that make up this picture-book riverside New England city's downtown.

The Port City is nationally known for its outstanding cuisine. Eating at one of the outdoor cafes in Market Square or on the deck of one of the riverside restaurants, or enjoying a free concert or theatrical production at Prescott Park Arts Festival are just some of your warm-weather options in Portsmouth. All of these wonderful features make Portsmouth one of the most desirable places to live in the Seacoast area.

Population:
20,811
Source: NH Office of Energy Planning 2006 Population Estimates

Schools (SAU 50):
Elementary
» Little Harbour Elementary School
» New Franklin Elementary School
» Dondero Elementary School
Middle
» Portsmouth Middle School
High
» Portsmouth High School

2007 Property Tax Rate:
$16.34 per $1,000 in local valuation (assessed value)
Source: NH Department of Revenue Administration
Equalization Ratio: 92.3% 
Source: Portsmouth Tax Collector, April 2008

2007 Real Estate Statistics:
Average Home Sales Price: $387,001
Home Sales Price Range: From $200,500 to $1,400,000  
Source: NNEREN