Nestled in the heart of the historic South End of Portsmouth, this circa 1760's antique colonial offers the of charm and character of a bygone era. This much coveted location is within walking distance to Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park and vibrant downtown Portsmouth. Enter the property through the front gate and you are greeted by a welcoming, landscaped brick patio area and rear pocket yard, all fenced for your privacy. The kitchen is warm and inviting with hardwood floors, white cabinetry and a gas fireplace. The living and dining rooms feature beautiful wide pine flooring, ornate mantels, wooden shutters and multiple closets. Also on the 1st floor is a 3/4 bath with W/D area. Upstairs there are 2 spacious bedrooms, an office with back staircase and a full tiled bath. Ample storage in the walk up attic or future expansion possibilities. Combine the historic charm of this home with the outdoor space and incredible South End location, this is a property not to be missed. Initial showings begin Saturday April 5th.
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Listed by: BHHS Verani Seacoast • Susan Haberstroh
Bought with: BHHS Verani Londonderry
$880,000
135 Gates Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2beds
1,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1760
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$897,100 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$4,144 Estimated rent
Home value
$897,100
$825,000 - $969,000
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Listed by:
Susan Haberstroh,
BHHS Verani Seacoast Cell:603-661-0022
Bought with:
Casey Purinton
BHHS Verani Londonderry
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5034851
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,098
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,520
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Full
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 40
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0103B0098L
- Zoning description: GRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Granite, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1760
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Gas On-Site
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,189,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,293
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $880,000+2.3%$579/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5034851 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Pending sale | $859,900$566/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty #5034851 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Contingent | $859,900$566/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5034851 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $859,900$566/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5034851 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,293 +21.7% | $1,189,000 +75.5% |
| 2023 | $10,925 +6.1% | $677,300 |
| 2022 | $10,295 +3.4% | $677,300 |
| 2020 | $9,956 -1.1% | $677,300 |
| 2019 | $10,065 +11.9% | $677,300 +19.2% |
| 2018 | $8,997 +9.5% | $568,000 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $8,214 +9.7% | $534,100 +21.5% |
| 2016 | $7,489 +1.5% | $439,500 |
| 2015 | $7,379 +1.4% | $439,500 +9.4% |
| 2014 | $7,274 +3.1% | $401,900 |
| 2012 | $7,053 +1.6% | $401,900 |
| 2011 | $6,941 -0.8% | $401,900 |
| 2010 | $6,997 | $401,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03801
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Little Harbour SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Little Harbor School
- Middle: Portsmouth Middle School
- High: Portsmouth High School
- District: Portsmouth
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Portsmouth
- 03801
- 135 Gates Street
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