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  • Listed by: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty • Jeffrey Levine
    Bought with: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
    $855,000

    259 Dennett Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    3beds
    1,851sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $871,600 Zestimate®
    $462/sqft
    $4,329 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $871,600

    $811,000 - $941,000

    $4,329/mo

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    What's special

    Spacious sun-filled roomsFormal dining roomBeautiful wood flooringFenced yardBack deckFinished third floorRecessed lighting
    ***Offer Deadline 4:00PM Monday 6/2*** Welcome to 259 Dennett St -This turnkey expanded New Englander is set on a great lot in one of Portsmouth’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Enjoy sidewalk access to downtown and the vibrant West End, with restaurants, coffee shops, markets, parks, and New Franklin Elementary School all within walking distance. Inside you will find 1850 square feet on 3 levels, beautiful wood flooring, spacious sun-filled rooms loaded with charm and period details. The eat-in kitchen features custom shaker cabinetry, quartz tops, an electric range, dishwasher and recessed lighting. A formal dining room, spacious family room and bath w/shower round out the main level. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite plus an additional full bath. The finished third floor is ideal for a home office or media room. Outside, the back deck is perfect for hosting BBQ’s, the fenced yard offers room for gardening and play. This immaculate home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 45 years, don’t miss the opportunity to make it your own! Showings begin at the open houses on FRI 5/30 from 3:30 to 5:30 and SAT 5/31 from 10:00 to 12:00.

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    Listed by:

    Jeffrey Levine,

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty 603-610-8500

    Bought with:

    Lawa-Na McClellan

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5043096MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Hot Water, Zoned
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
    Features
    • Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
    • Attic: Walk-up
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,692
    • Total interior livable area: 1,851 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,851
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Paved
    Features
    • Levels: 3
    • Stories: 3
    • Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Shed
    • Fencing: Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
    • Features: Sidewalks, Neighborhood
    Details
    • Parcel number: PRSMM0142B0005L
    • Zoning description: GRA

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Gas On-Site

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $462/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $824,000
    • Annual tax amount: $9,212
    • Date on market: 5/27/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/15/2025Sold$855,000+3.6%$462/sqft
    Source: PrimeMLS #5043096 Report a problem
    5/27/2025Listed for sale$825,000$446/sqft
    Source: PrimeMLS #5043096 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$9,212 +12.2%$824,000 +61.9%
    2023$8,209 +6.1%$508,900
    2022$7,735 +3.4%$508,900
    2020$7,481 -1.1%$508,900
    2019$7,562 +4.3%$508,900 +11.2%
    2018$7,248 +3%$457,600
    2017$7,038 +10.1%$457,600 +22%
    2016$6,393 +1.5%$375,200
    2015$6,300 +6.1%$375,200 +14.4%
    2014$5,939 +5.4%$328,100 +2.1%
    2012$5,637 +1.6%$321,200
    2011$5,547 -0.8%$321,200
    2010$5,592 $321,200
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 03801

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: New Franklin School
    • Middle: Portsmouth Middle School
    • High: Portsmouth High School

    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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    Estimated market value
    $871,600
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    $871,600