OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 7/12 12:00PM-2:00PM. Welcome to 3 Portsmouth Avenue in Exeter, New Hampshire. This charming and well-maintained home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Ideally located on the corner where Portsmouth Avenue and Auburn Street meet, it sits close to Downtown Exeter, shops, and restaurants. Inside, you'll find beautiful wide-plank hardwood floors, thoughtful updates, and inviting living spaces that create a warm, welcoming feeling throughout due to its true New England character. Adding even more opportunity, the property is located in C-1 zoning, offering potential for mix-use possibilities and added flexibility for future use. This is one you won’t want to miss!
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Listed by: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty • Michael Whitney
Price cut: $50K (6/26)
$849,000
3 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter, NH 03833
4beds
3,333sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1865
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
True new england characterInviting living spacesBeautiful wide-plank hardwood floorsThoughtful updates
- 54 days |
- 967 |
- 17 |
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Listed by:
Michael Whitney,
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty 603-610-8500,
Mia Smith,
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5089454
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Bulkhead,Unfinished,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,022
- Total interior livable area: 3,333 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,333
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 115
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: In Town, Near Shopping, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: EXTRM071L032
- Zoning description: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Exeter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $687,400
- Annual tax amount: $12,896
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $849,000-5.6%$255/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$270/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+42.5%$278/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listing removed | $6,300$2/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,300+28.6%$2/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,900-2%$1/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/24/2024 | Price change | $5,000+0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 1/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,990+1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 1/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/21/2023 | Price change | $4,900-16.9%$1/sqft |
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| 12/4/2023 | Price change | $5,900-1.7%$2/sqft |
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| 11/20/2023 | Price change | $6,000-14.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $7,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/28/2023 | Sold | $649,000-0.1%$195/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Contingent | $649,900$195/sqft |
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| 8/14/2023 | Price change | $649,900-7%$195/sqft |
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| 8/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,000+40.1%$210/sqft |
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| 2/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,000+28.6%$150/sqft |
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| 12/16/2022 | Sold | $388,000+10.9%$116/sqft |
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| 7/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/4/2021 | Price change | $349,900-6.4%$105/sqft |
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| 6/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $374,000+29%$112/sqft |
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| 5/4/2021 | Sold | $290,000+22%$87/sqft |
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| 8/15/2001 | Sold | $237,800$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,229 +60% | $687,400 +140.9% |
| 2023 | $7,643 +8% | $285,400 -0.1% |
| 2022 | $7,074 +1.1% | $285,800 |
| 2020 | $6,999 +5.2% | $285,800 |
| 2019 | $6,651 +0% | $285,800 +18.2% |
| 2018 | $6,650 +2.7% | $241,800 |
| 2017 | $6,473 +2% | $241,800 |
| 2016 | $6,345 +3.2% | $241,800 +0.5% |
| 2015 | $6,147 +11.5% | $240,700 +13.8% |
| 2014 | $5,512 +3.1% | $211,500 |
| 2011 | $5,347 +2.7% | $211,500 |
| 2010 | $5,205 +24.3% | $211,500 +13.1% |
| 2008 | $4,189 +6.2% | $187,000 -4.9% |
| 2007 | $3,946 | $196,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03833
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMain Street SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Cooperative Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Exeter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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