Rare opportunity to own an authentic historic waterfront treasure, meticulously restored with true 18th-century finishes incorporating modern mechanics. Privately situated at the end of a small street along Portsmouth’s working waterfront in the South End neighborhood, bring your boat or launch kayaks & paddle boards & watch the July 4th fireworks, from your own tidal dock. The 400 SF seasonal boat house/guest house with bath hangs over the water & has commanding views to delight guests. Marvel at the sunlight dancing & the moonlight shimmering off the water from the views in every room! The flexible floor plan offers various entertaining spaces plus a first-floor bedroom/bath option. A comprehensive to the studs’ renovation in 2011; no detail has been untouched or overlooked from the hand plastered walls & ceilings, the 10’ fireplace (one of 4) with 18th C. lintels & stone hearths, all flooring & staircase replaced, to the “Portsmouth” door with Rams Horn & pintle hinges. Modern conveniences include a new high-end heating system, central air, Viking & Miele appliances & Waterworks plumbing fixtures throughout including a brass soaking tub. Sip your morning coffee on the covered porch, an evening beverage on the waterfront deck or relax in the peaceful Zen Garden. Take advantage of downtown with award-winning restaurants, shops, galleries, theaters & music venues only a few blocks away. A detached garage plus off-street parking, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
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Listed by: The Aland Realty Group
Bought with: Great Island Realty LLC
$3,900,000
53 Pray Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3beds
1,884sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1750
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$4,015,700 Zestimate®
$2,070/sqft
$4,994 Estimated rent
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$3.69M - $4.38M
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Working waterfrontCommanding viewsTidal dockDetached garageModern mechanicsViking and miele appliancesWaterfront deck
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Listed by:
Liz Levey-Pruyn,
The Aland Realty Group 603-501-0463
Bought with:
Margaret Pesce
Great Island Realty LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5001727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Direct Vent, Hot Water, In Floor, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete,Concrete Floor,Full,Interior Stairs,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Interior Access,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,870
- Total interior livable area: 1,884 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,884
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Brick/Pavers, Auto Open, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces 3, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Garden, Natural Shade, Private Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: Piscataqua River
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 68
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Views, Near Shopping
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Guest House
- Parcel number: PRSMM0102B0040L
- Zoning description: WB
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Brick, Other, Stone
- Roof: Wood Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1750
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable, Underground Gas
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Sold | $3,900,000-7.1%$2,070/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5001727 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Contingent | $4,200,000$2,229/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5001727 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,200,000+460%$2,229/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5001727 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: PrimeMLS #4992757 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Price change | $8,000-20%$4/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4992757 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $10,000$5/sqft |
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| 2/7/2011 | Sold | $750,000$398/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,178 +32.4% | $2,341,500 +91% |
| 2023 | $19,779 +6.1% | $1,226,200 |
| 2022 | $18,638 +3.4% | $1,226,200 |
| 2020 | $18,025 -1.1% | $1,226,200 |
| 2019 | $18,221 +5.6% | $1,226,200 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $17,248 +3% | $1,088,900 |
| 2017 | $16,747 +3.3% | $1,088,900 +14.4% |
| 2016 | $16,214 +1.5% | $951,500 |
| 2015 | $15,976 +3.3% | $951,500 +11.4% |
| 2014 | $15,461 +15.6% | $854,200 +12% |
| 2012 | $13,380 +4.7% | $762,400 +3.1% |
| 2011 | $12,775 -3.1% | $739,700 -2.3% |
| 2010 | $13,181 | $757,100 |
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Neighborhood: 03801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Little Harbour SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Portsmouth
- 03801
- 53 Pray Street
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