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  • $1,300,400

    438 South St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    4beds
    1,830sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1905
    -- sqft lot
    $1,300,400 Zestimate®
    $711/sqft
    $4,143 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,300,400

    $1.17M - $1.44M

    $4,143/mo

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    What's special

    Large attic storage roomLarge wraparound drivewayOld-world charmCentral airStainless steel appliancesLarge foyerRemodeled bathroom

    This beautiful and historic four+ bedroom, three-story, 1800SF home is in the Little Harbor neighborhood of Portsmouth. Walk to Little Harbor Elementary in just 2 minutes with no streets to cross! It is a quick walk to the: Farmers Market, City Hall, Playgrounds, Library, Middle School, Market Square, Prescott Park, the waterfront and everything else our downtown has to offer. Enter the home through large Foyer with open turned staircase. Nice sized Living room and Dining room (seats 8-10 comfortably), eat-in Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, and small Mudroom complete the first level. Second Floor has Four Bedrooms and remodeled bathroom with marble floor, white subway tile, and claw foot tub/shower. Third Floor has a Den / possible 5th Bedroom with two closets and window seat plus a large attic storage room. Large wraparound driveway with parking for 5+ cars and a one car detached garage. There is a storage shed in the back yard and also plenty of additional storage in the basement. The home is full of old-world charm (pocket doors, beautifully restored woodwork, wood flooring throughout, bay windows, picture rail moldings, front and back staircases), and updated with modern systems (high-efficiency gas forced hot air furnace with central air, new electrical, recessed lighting, in-ceiling speakers in LR and DR). Stainless steel appliances. Available mid October. First month's rent and Security Deposit (one month's rent) due at lease signing. 1 Year Lease required. No smoking. Renter is responsible for all utilities.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Mud Room, Office
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Attic: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Balcony, High-speed Internet Ready, Lawn, Living room, No Utilities included in rent, Stainless steel appliances, Vintage
    Details
    • Parcel number: PRSMM0112B0001L

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $5,000
    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $711/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,208,800
    • Annual tax amount: $13,514
    • Date on market: 9/26/2025
    • Date available: 10/28/2025
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/16/2025Listing removed$5,000$3/sqft
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    10/28/2025Price change$5,000-5.7%$3/sqft
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    10/18/2025Price change$5,300-3.6%$3/sqft
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    9/26/2025Listed for rent$5,500+3.8%$3/sqft
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    6/8/2025Listing removed$5,300$3/sqft
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    5/20/2025Listed for rent$5,300+9.3%$3/sqft
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    7/26/2022Listing removed--
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    6/28/2022Listed for rent$4,850-3%$3/sqft
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    6/12/2022Listing removed--
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    5/28/2022Listed for rent$5,000+47.1%$3/sqft
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    1/14/2021Listing removed--
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    1/9/2018Listing removed$3,400$2/sqft
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    11/27/2017Listed for rent$3,400$2/sqft
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    6/23/2011Sold$386,000-10%$211/sqft
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    5/9/2011Listed for sale$429,000$234/sqft
    Source: Prudential Verani Portsmouth #4061178 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$13,514 +31.2%$1,208,800 +89.3%
    2023$10,297 +6.1%$638,400
    2022$9,704 +3.4%$638,400
    2020$9,384 -1.1%$638,400
    2019$9,487 +3.9%$638,400 +10.8%
    2018$9,129 +3%$576,300
    2017$8,863 +3.9%$576,300 +15.1%
    2016$8,534 +1.5%$500,800
    2015$8,408 +16.7%$500,800 +25.8%
    2014$7,204 +2.8%$398,000 -0.4%
    2012$7,011 +2.1%$399,500 +0.5%
    2011$6,868 -0.8%$397,700
    2010$6,924 $397,700
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    Neighborhood: 03801

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