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  • Listed by: The Aland Realty Group • Becky Vardell
    Bought with: Lexi Leddy Real Estate LLC
    $700,000

    139 Thornton Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    4beds
    1,896sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    3,485 Square Feet Lot
    $703,400 Zestimate®
    $369/sqft
    $3,882 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $703,400

    $661,000 - $753,000

    $3,882/mo

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    What's special

    Attached utility shedThree bedroomsInviting wrap-around porchHigh ceilings
    Rich in character and timeless appeal, this stately New Englander located in the heart of Portsmouth’s desirable Creek neighborhood, offers classic charm and the perfect canvas for your vision. With a little TLC and thoughtful updates, this property can truly shine. Ideal for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to customize their dream home. The inviting wrap-around porch provides the perfect setting for morning coffee or unwinding at sunset. Inside, original details and solid craftsmanship have been preserved, showcasing the home’s exceptional bones. Highlights include a classic entryway with original newel post, high ceilings, a charming Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry, and a generously sized Dining Room with built-in hutch. A convenient three-quarter Bath completes the first floor. On the second level, you’ll find three Bedrooms and full bath. A versatile pass through room, ideal for a home office or writing nook, leads to a finished walk-up third floor with skylights, offering additional flexible living space. The full basement with walk-out provides ample storage, while the attached utility shed offers opportunity for potential garage with expansion above. Perfectly situated between Downtown and the West End, and just minutes from New Franklin Elementary and Pine Street Playground, this location offers both convenience and community. An excellent opportunity to restore and personalize a classic home in one of Portsmouth’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

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    Listed by:

    Becky Vardell,

    The Aland Realty Group 603-501-0463,

    Valerie Ellmer,

    The Aland Realty Group

    Bought with:

    Lexi Leddy

    Lexi Leddy Real Estate LLC

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5087045MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove
    Features
    • Natural Light, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walkout,Interior Access,Interior Entry
    • Attic: Walk-up
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,472
    • Total interior livable area: 1,896 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,896
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Paved
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered Porch
    • Exterior features: Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 3,485 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
    Details
    • Parcel number: PRSMM0159B0020L
    • Zoning description: GRA

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: New Englander
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Frame, Asbestos Exterior
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Knob and Tube
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Gas On-Site

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Hardwired Smoke Detector
    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $369/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $747,300
    • Annual tax amount: $8,601
    • Date on market: 5/5/2026
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/14/2026Sold$700,000+0%$369/sqft
    Source: PrimeMLS #5087045 Report a problem
    8/14/2026Pending sale$699,900$369/sqft
    Source: PrimeMLS #5087045 Report a problem
    6/29/2026Price change$699,900-10.2%$369/sqft
    Source: PrimeMLS #5087045 Report a problem
    5/5/2026Listed for sale$779,000+187.5%$411/sqft
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    1/16/2004Sold$271,000$143/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$8,355 +12.1%$747,300 +61.7%
    2023$7,454 +6.1%$462,100
    2022$7,024 +3.4%$462,100
    2020$6,793 -1.1%$462,100
    2019$6,867 +4.4%$462,100 +11.2%
    2018$6,580 +3%$415,400
    2017$6,389 +9.9%$415,400 +21.8%
    2016$5,811 +1.5%$341,000
    2015$5,725 +5.3%$341,000 +13.6%
    2014$5,435 +3.1%$300,300
    2012$5,270 +1.6%$300,300
    2011$5,186 -0.8%$300,300
    2010$5,228 $300,300
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 03801

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: New Franklin 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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