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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Listed by: Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach • Patrick Carey
Price cut: $50K (8/12)
$2,099,000
36 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3beds
2,982sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1850
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$704/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rented garageRumford-style wood-burning fireplaceRear pocket gardenShared one-car parkingTiled three-quarter bath
- 219 days
- 646
- 15
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Listed by:
Patrick Carey,
Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach Cell:603-583-1000
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5075026
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: $704/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,309,900
- Annual tax amount: $25,824
- Date on market: 1/27/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $2,099,000-2.3%$704/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $2,149,000-4.4%$721/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,249,000-4.3%$754/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listing removed | $2,349,000$788/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $2,349,000-5.6%$788/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,489,000-16.7%$835/sqft |
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| 11/4/2024 | Listing removed | $2,989,000$1,002/sqft |
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| 9/18/2024 | Price change | $2,989,000-7.7%$1,002/sqft |
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| 7/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,239,000-7.2%$1,086/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,800$2/sqft |
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| 4/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,489,000$1,170/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: 03801
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Little Harbor 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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