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    • Listed by: Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach • Patrick Carey
    Price cut: $100K (6/11)
    $2,149,000

    36 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    3beds
    2,982sqft
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1850
    1,307 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $721/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rented garageRumford-style wood-burning fireplaceRear pocket gardenShared one-car parkingTiled three-quarter bath
    Distinguished 1814 brick townhome in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth offering a rare blend of luxury, flexibility, and long-term investment value. Enjoy iconic views of the Piscataqua River, Prescott Park, and Strawbery Banke Museum—just steps from Market Square, the waterfront, renowned dining, boutiques, and cultural attractions. The ground floor, currently commercial with soaring 10’ ceilings, offers exceptional potential for conversion to high-end residential or continued mixed-use, opening to a private pocket garden/courtyard and shared one-car parking. Upper levels provide refined living spaces with exposed brick and beams, Rumford-style wood-burning fireplace, formal living and dining areas, solarium with park and river views, private deck for outdoor entertaining, and multiple flexible-use rooms ideal for bedrooms or offices. The fourth floor features two bedrooms with custom built-ins and a tiled three-quarter bath. Full basement with ample storage and second washer/dryer hookup. Retain mixed-use income potential or create a full four-story luxury residence totaling up to 2,982 SF—an exceptionally rare offering in downtown Portsmouth. Great opportunity to purchase and entire building in one of the most central locations that this city has to offer. Under an hour from Boston's Logan International Airport. Unit offers a rented garage and a rear pocket garden that may also be capable of parking a very small car onsite with modifications.Offered below city assessment, presenting outstanding value in one of New Hampshire’s most sought-after waterfront cities.
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    Patrick Carey,

    Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach Cell:603-583-1000

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5075026MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Hot Air, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
      Features
      • In-Law Suite, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Common Heating/Cooling
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
      • Basement: Concrete Floor,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior Entry
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,798
      • Total interior livable area: 2,982 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,982
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Shared Driveway, Garage, Leased, Off Premises, Parking Spaces 1
      Features
      • Levels: 4+
      • Stories: 4
      • Patio & porch: Screened Porch
      • Exterior features: Deck
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Body of water: Piscataqua River
      • Frontage length: Road frontage: 18
      Lot
      • Size: 1,307 Square Feet
      • Features: In Town, Near Shopping
      Details
      • Parcel number: PRSMM0105B0009L
      • Zoning description: CD4

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Post and Beam, Wood Frame, Brick Exterior
      • Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Fieldstone
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1850

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Gas On-Site, Underground Gas, Telephone at Site

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Hardwired Smoke Detector
      HOA
      • Services included: Condo Association Fee
      Location
      • Region: Portsmouth

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $721/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,309,900
      • Annual tax amount: $25,824
      • Date on market: 1/27/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/11/2026Price change$2,149,000-4.4%$721/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5075026 Report a problem
        1/27/2026Listed for sale$2,249,000-4.3%$754/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5075026 Report a problem
        12/12/2025Listing removed$2,349,000$788/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5034798 Report a problem
        7/10/2025Price change$2,349,000-5.6%$788/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5034798 Report a problem
        4/3/2025Listed for sale$2,489,000-16.7%$835/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5034798 Report a problem
        11/4/2024Listing removed$2,989,000$1,002/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5004478 Report a problem
        9/18/2024Price change$2,989,000-7.7%$1,002/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5004478 Report a problem
        7/11/2024Listed for sale$3,239,000-7.2%$1,086/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5004478 Report a problem
        5/17/2024Listing removed--
        Source: PrimeMLS #4992852 Report a problem
        4/25/2024Listed for rent$4,800$2/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4992852 Report a problem
        4/23/2024Listing removed--
        Source: PrimeMLS #4987700 Report a problem
        3/12/2024Listed for sale$3,489,000$1,170/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4987700 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$28,011 +97.2%$2,505,500 +184.5%
        2023$14,206 +6.1%$880,700
        2022$13,387 +3.4%$880,700
        2020$12,946 -1.1%$880,700
        2019$13,087 +6.2%$880,700 +13.2%
        2018$12,327 +4.2%$778,200 +1.1%
        2017$11,835 -3.9%$769,500 +6.5%
        2016$12,311 +1.5%$722,500
        2015$12,131 +10%$722,500 +18.5%
        2014$11,032 $609,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 03801

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        68 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Little Harbor School
        • Middle: Portsmouth Middle School
        • High: Portsmouth High School
        • District: Portsmouth

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