Portsmouth NH Properties For Sale
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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The Nathan Parker House, overlooking the South Mill Pond in historic downtown Portsmouth is as impressive today as it was in 1810. This three-story Federal brick mansion, with renovated carriage house and stable attached has been linked to local history for two centuries. Carefully preserved original features include nine fireplaces, original pine floors and exposed beams. There are five bedrooms with four ensuite, including an extraordinary master suite; 3 car garage, gated driveway and central air. The top-of-the-line kitchen with a Lacanche range, custom cherry cabinets, honed granite counter-tops and tumbled marble floor. There are a series of garden rooms with mature perennial beds, trees and hedges, and expansive lawns, perfect for outdoor entertaining. This is a wonderful home for people who treasure their privacy and also value easy access to resturants, shops, theater and waterfront. Walk to Market Square in less than five minutes.
Rare opportunity to acquire a c.1950, 14,700SF brick, two story building on 40,000SF intown lot with onsite parking and views of the South Mill Pond, City Hall Hill & City Recreation area. Sited adjacent to the District Court house, Junior High School, Portsmouth Fire Department and Citizens Bank this large, level lot in the Mixed Residential Office zone offers a development opportunity difficult to acquire within walking distance to Market Square. Mechanical systems, roofing and elevator have been well maintained.
Classic downtown Portsmouth brick building located on Bow Street. Property has deep water frontage and a thirty foot dock on the Piscataqua River. Presently building is a mix of two floors of retail and two apartments. Wonderful outdoor space over looking the boat float and the river.One of a kind opportunity.
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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
2010 Property Tax Rate:
$17.41 per $1,000 in local valuation (assessed value)
Source: NH Department of Revenue Administration
Equalization Ratio: 94.2%
Source: City of
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
