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    • Listed by: The Aland Realty Group • Wayne Semprini
    $3,300,000

    144 Washington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    2beds
    3,034sqft
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    $21,476/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1747
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $3,119,200 Zestimate®
    $1,088/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Genuine moldingsDistinctive dental moldings throughoutOff-street parkingFlexible layoutInviting retreatOriginal eight panel doorsFederal-style residence
    For over two centuries, the Leonard Cotton House, a Portsmouth landmark, has stood as a centerpiece of Portsmouth’s historic Puddle Dock area. This Federal-style residence offers sweeping views across Strawberry Banke Historic Museum, Prescott Park, and the Piscataqua River. As one of the largest privately owned parcels in Portsmouth’s popular South End, it features off-street parking with room to construct a garage or carriage house. Situated on the corner of Hancock and Washington Streets, this property is a five-minute walk from Portsmouth’s cultural epicenter, Market Square. Genuine moldings, original eight panel doors, and distinctive dental moldings throughout, reflect the architectural grace of the mid-18th century. The finished attic, with its exposed beams and wide pine floors, provides a most inviting retreat. Originally home to the famous Capt. John Blunt, it became home to Leonard Cotton, a well known West Indies trade merchant. This historic property has served as law offices for forty years. It is anticipated that because of its flexible layout and phenomenal location it will be restored to its original prominence, as one of the city’s more distinguished residences. The Leonard Cotton House is not merely a piece of real estate; it is part of Portsmouth's legacy, awaiting its next steward.
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    Listed by:

    Wayne Semprini,

    The Aland Realty Group 603-501-0463,

    Tiffany Semprini,

    The Aland Realty Group

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5072206MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: None
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hearth, Natural Light, Indoor Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Concrete Floor,Full,Storage Space,Unfinished,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
      • Attic: Walk-up
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: 3+ Fireplaces
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,186
      • Total interior livable area: 3,034 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,034
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Paved, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+
      Features
      • Levels: 2.5
      • Stories: 2.5
      • Fencing: Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.25 Acres
      • Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Curbing, Landscaped, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Views, Near Shopping
      Details
      • Zoning description: MRO

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Federal
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Granite, Stone
      • Roof: Wood
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1747

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Gas at Street, Telephone at Site

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Portsmouth

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,088/sqft
      • Annual tax amount: $16,938
      • Date on market: 12/17/2025
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $3,119,200

        $2.96M - $3.28M

        $5,226/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        12/17/2025Listed for sale$3,300,000$1,088/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5072206 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 03801

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        68 / 100
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