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

$249,900

I am Pretty. 6 Room brick half house. Major renovations. Larger yard and floor plan. Garden room entry, new flooring, new kitchen with quality Maple cab and granite counters. New paint, updated systems, roof 2006. Wonderful community, playground, Little League Field. Historic Atlantic Heights, on the National Registry of Historic Places.

MLS #: 2812772

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Portsmouth NH

$314,900

Fantastic neighborhood! Lovely raised ranch waiting to welcome a new family! Enter into warm living room with fireplace, enjoy family dinner in the dining room with cherry built-ins. From the dining room & kitchen, enjoy the view of the back yard with 24' round fenced in-ground pool. Enjoy the pool & deck during the summer! Home also has 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths and great finished space on lower level currently used as a master bedroom. The whole yard fenced - Great for kids & pets!

MLS #: 4010010

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Portsmouth NH

$329,000

Just reduced $10, 000! You cannot beat the location and price of this well cared for 4BR, 2 bath home with a 2 car garage. Huge flat backyard and oversized deck w/hot tub that are perfect for entertaining. Bright open concept kitchen W/breakfast bar and walk in pantry, gas fireplace, central A/C, a first floor master suite option and room to expand. (20x20 unfinished room over garage). Very functional floor plan with tons of closet space. Situated on a corner lot in a wonderful neighborhood Just 1. 5 miles to downtown Portsmouth. A Phenomenal value!

MLS #: 4009007

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… Portsmouth boasts an active downtown, excellent schools, a state-of-the-art public library, several parks and recreation areas including Prescott Park, Four Tree Island, Urban Forestry Center and Creek Farm Cottage, as well as 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.

Portsmouth NH Population:
20,443
Source: 2008 Census

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

Portsmouth NH Recreation Department:
Portsmouth has a robust recreation program with an extensive network of indoor and outdoor facilities to meet the needs of the city's adults, children and families!  Spring/Summer 2010 offerings include Youth Field Hockey, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Skyhawks Sports Programs (Tinyhawks, Minihawks, Multihawks), Hershey Track Team, Youth Whiffleball, Youth T-Ball, Skateboard Camp, Pre-K Soccer Program, Junior High Boys Basketball League, The First Tee New Hampshire, Golf Camp, Youth All Sports Camp, Arts and Crafts Camp, Portsmouth Clippers Girls Basketball Camp, Youth Cheerleading Camp, Pottery Camp, Lego Robotics Camp, Seacoast United Portsmouth Soccer Camp, Seacoast United Portsmouth Lacrosse Camp, Youth Surf Camp, Theater Camp for Young Actors, Littlefield Tennis Camps and Lessons, Camp Fun Stuff, Women's Adult Hoop League, Swim Lessons, Winter Carnival at Pierce Island Pool, Portsmouth Fireworks, etc.

Portsmouth NH Youth Sports:
- Portsmouth Little League
- Portsmouth Youth Football
- Portsmouth City Soccer Club
- NH East Eagles Hockey

2009 Property Tax Rate:
$17.09 per $1,000 in local valuation (assessed value)
Source: NH Department of Revenue Administration
Equalization Ratio: 94.2% 
Source: City of Portsmouth NH website, May 2010

2009 Real Estate Statistics:
Number of Homes Sold: 129
Average Home Sales Price: $349,201
Home Sales Price Range: From $161,500 to $1,550,000  
Source: NNEREN