Historical gem in the heart of downtown Portsmouth! This mixed-use building consists of four residential units and one commercial unit on one of the most visible corners of the city. Scrupulously renovated throughout in 2017-2018 these luxury units, feature historical masonry walls, exposed wooden beams, wooden floors all while marrying modern finish and convenience. Large replacement windows look out onto the city streets with several units featuring incredible water views out to the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth tug boats. The first floor commercial space, currently occupied by Bangor Savings Bank sees robust pedestrian and vehicular counts with unmatched visibility. A private residential entrance along the side of the building leads you to the four residential units on the second and third floors. All residential units have been fully furnished with a design eye in mind and feature full kitchens that open up to the main living spaces. The top floor units feature vaulted ceilings with lofted bedrooms with windows and skylights flooding the units with natural light. The basement area features two common washers and two common dryers for easy tenant use. Coupled with four private storage areas, tenants are provided with every convenience. A rare opportunity to own your own piece of historical Portsmouth in a building with proven success.
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Listed by: The Aland Realty Group • Christopher Erikson
$4,200,000
8 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
4beds
4,101sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1810
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,024/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finish and convenienceLarge replacement windowsWooden floorsExposed wooden beamsHistorical masonry wallsPrivate residential entrance
- 134 days
- 976
- 26
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Listed by:
Christopher Erikson,
The Aland Realty Group 603-501-0463
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5084747
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Mini Split
Cooling
- Mini Split
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Full,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Interior Access,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,418
- Total interior livable area: 4,101 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,101
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: 3
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Body of water: Piscataqua River
Lot
- Size: 1,307 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Sidewalks, Views, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0106B0022L
- Zoning description: CD5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Vintage
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Masonry, Other, Post and Beam
- Foundation: Concrete, Fieldstone, Other, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1810
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Other
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Master Insurance, Snow Removal, Other, Trash Removal
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,024/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,312,600
- Annual tax amount: $26,618
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,200,000-44%$1,024/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listing removed | $7,500,000$1,829/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000+408.5%$1,829/sqft |
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| 8/30/2017 | Sold | $1,475,000+47.5%$360/sqft |
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| 5/31/2005 | Sold | $1,000,000$244/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,855 +16.8% | $2,312,600 +68.5% |
| 2023 | $22,132 +6.1% | $1,372,100 |
| 2022 | $20,856 +3.4% | $1,372,100 |
| 2020 | $20,170 +1.9% | $1,372,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $19,786 +0.9% | $1,331,500 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $19,613 +21.9% | $1,238,200 +18.3% |
| 2017 | $16,094 +4.6% | $1,046,400 +15.8% |
| 2016 | $15,392 +1.5% | $903,300 |
| 2015 | $15,166 +5.8% | $903,300 +14.1% |
| 2014 | $14,333 | $791,900 |
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Neighborhood: 03801
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Portsmouth
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