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  • Listed by: Duston Leddy Real Estate • Kirstin Stallkamp • Contact: Cell: 603-828-3820
    $1,325,000

    491 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    3beds
    1,800sqft
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    $8,240/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1750
    3,049 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $736/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to Portsmouth's iconic South End, where cobblestone sidewalks, waterfront parks, and centuries of history create one of New England's most desirable places to call home. Just moments from Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke, and Market Square, this beautifully updated Colonial offers timeless character paired with thoughtful modern improvements. Dating back to circa 1750, the home showcases classic New England architecture while benefiting from significant 2025 exterior renovations, including a new roof, four skylights, new windows, cedar siding on the front façade, Hardie cement board siding on the sides and rear, and blown-in insulation. Inside, approximately 1,800 square feet provide warm, inviting living spaces filled with natural light, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and the unmistakable charm only a historic Portsmouth home can offer. You'll also love the first floor ADU, complete with an eat-in kitchen, a studio style bedroom, and a full bath comprised of a clawfoot tub and built-in sauna. Perfect for guests or rental income! Outside you'll enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails on your spacious, private back patio. The oversized shed offers fantastic storage, a work shop, or garage potential. Additional features include natural gas heat (new furnace being installed prior to closing), two 100-amp panels, public water and sewer, a detached storage shed, and 1 off-street parking spot (or more depending on how you use the backyard). Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a home that perfectly blends historic character with modern improvements, 491 Marcy Street presents a rare opportunity to own in one of the Seacoast's most treasured neighborhoods. Showings start at open house, Saturday July 25th, 12-2pm.
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    Kirstin Stallkamp,

    Duston Leddy Real Estate Cell:603-828-3820

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5100942MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
      Features
      • Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Indoor Storage
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Dirt Floor,Unfinished,Interior Entry
      • Attic: Walk-up
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,094
      • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,800
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Crushed Stone, Driveway, On Site, Unpaved
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Garden, Natural Shade, Shed, Storage
      • Fencing: Full
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Body of water: Piscataqua River
      Lot
      • Size: 3,049 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Sidewalks, In Town, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near School(s)
      Details
      • Parcel number: PRSMM0101B0011L
      • Zoning description: GRB

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Fiberglss Blwn Insulation, Fiber Cement Exterior
      • Foundation: Block, Brick, Concrete, Stone w/ Skim Coating
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1750

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Gas On-Site, Phone Available, Fiber Optic Internt Avail

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Battery Smoke Detector
      Location
      • Region: Portsmouth

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $736/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $855,400
      • Annual tax amount: $10,018
      • Date on market: 7/21/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/25/2026Listed for sale$1,325,000+60.6%$736/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5100942 Report a problem
        6/22/2023Sold$825,000-1.7%$458/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4948963 Report a problem
        4/17/2023Listed for sale$839,000-6.3%$466/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4948956 Report a problem
        10/14/2022Listing removed--
        Source: PrimeMLS #4898628 Report a problem
        7/27/2022Price change$895,000-5.3%$497/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4898626 Report a problem
        6/22/2022Price change$945,000-5%$525/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4898628 Report a problem
        2/21/2022Listed for sale$995,000+631.6%$553/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4898626 Report a problem
        12/6/1996Sold$136,000$76/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$9,563 -1.1%$855,400 +42.8%
        2023$9,665 +6.1%$599,200
        2022$9,108 +3.4%$599,200
        2020$8,808 -1.1%$599,200
        2019$8,904 +3.9%$599,200 +10.7%
        2018$8,571 +4.3%$541,100 +1.3%
        2017$8,219 +11.1%$534,400 +23.1%
        2016$7,399 +1.5%$434,200
        2015$7,290 -3.8%$434,200 +3.7%
        2014$7,580 +3.1%$418,800
        2012$7,350 +1.6%$418,800
        2011$7,233 -0.8%$418,800
        2010$7,291 $418,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 03801

        Getting around

        70 / 100
        Very Walkable
        73 / 100
        Very 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

        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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