Welcome to “Stella Maris”-one of downtown Portsmouth’s most adored homes. This charming gambrel was meticulously & extensively renovated in 2016 by an acclaimed local architect who perfectly preserved the historic character and added luxury modern conveniences to create a breathtaking property. With over 3,700 finished sf, a 2-car garage & a .33-acre lot that is thoughtfully landscaped (and irrigated) to bloom all season, this home is ideally sized & situated just a stroll to Market Square & the West End. The 1st floor feat. an open-concept dining area, sitting room, kitchen & breakfast nook highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace, a gas fireplace & marble countertops. A pocket door leads to a delightful living room & a private office. The sunny 1st floor is rounded out by a mudroom, powder room, butler’s pantry-with soapstone counter, sink, dishwasher, double oven & beverage fridge-& screened porch. The open stairway to the 2nd floor boasts grand, turn-of-the century details. The 2nd floor feat. a primary bedroom suite with a gas fireplace, private deck, walk-in closet and generous bathroom with soaking tub. Two guest bedrooms (one with two custom-built queen beds & creative finishes) share a ¾ bathroom. The 2nd floor has a laundry room, too. The 3rd floor incl. a sweet bonus room. The walk-out basement leads to a 4th bedroom, another large laundry room, a beautiful 3/4 bath & out to a stone patio. Many recent updates since 2022-see attached list.
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Listed by: The Aland Realty Group
Bought with: Duston Leddy Real Estate
$3,100,000
640 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
4beds
3,769sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
0.33 Acres Lot
$3,182,600 Zestimate®
$822/sqft
$6,254 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,182,600
$2.93M - $3.47M
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Gas fireplaceWood-burning fireplacePrivate deckStone patioScreened porchBonus roomPrivate office
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Listed by:
Abigail Hackett,
The Aland Realty Group 603-501-0463,
Saija Digesu,
The Aland Realty Group
Bought with:
Joe Leddy
Duston Leddy Real Estate
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5015088
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Hot Air, Hot Water, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Natural Gas Water Heater, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry, In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Lead/Stain Glass, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Security Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Daylight,Full,Partially Finished,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Walkout,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,910
- Total interior livable area: 3,769 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,075
- Finished area below ground: 694
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Storage
- Fencing: Partial
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 104
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0147B0020L
- Zoning description: GRA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Gambrel
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shake Siding, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Brick, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Hardwired Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2025 | Sold | $3,100,000-6.1%$822/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Contingent | $3,300,000$876/sqft |
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| 11/16/2024 | Price change | $3,300,000-5.7%$876/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,499,000+30.8%$928/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Sold | $2,675,000-4.5%$710/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Contingent | $2,800,000$743/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Price change | $2,800,000-5.1%$743/sqft |
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| 6/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000+326.5%$783/sqft |
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| 11/20/2015 | Sold | $691,666$184/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,858 +12.4% | $2,670,700 +62.1% |
| 2023 | $26,571 +7.6% | $1,647,300 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $24,692 +46.5% | $1,624,500 +41.7% |
| 2020 | $16,855 +5.2% | $1,146,600 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $16,022 +5.8% | $1,078,200 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $15,138 +8.1% | $955,700 +5% |
| 2017 | $14,005 +2.1% | $910,600 +13.1% |
| 2016 | $13,717 | $805,000 +13.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $710,400 +0.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $704,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Little Harbour SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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
- 640 Middle Street
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