$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#5041464, Liz Levey-Pruyn, Listing office: The Aland Realty Group
#5043096·
Listing office: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty·
Listing agent: Jeffrey Levine·
Listing office phone: 603-610-8500
$825,000 List price
259 Dennett St Portsmouth, NH 03801
$9,797
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
1,851 sqft
0.1 acres
$446 / sqft
House
Property details
About 259 Dennett St
***Offer Deadline 4:00PM Monday 6/2*** Welcome to 259 Dennett St -This turnkey expanded New Englander is set on a great lot in one of Portsmouth’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Enjoy sidewalk access to downtown and the vibrant West End, with restaurants, coffee shops, markets, parks, and New Franklin Elementary School all within walking distance. Inside you will find 1850 square feet on 3 levels, beautiful wood flooring, spacious sun-filled rooms loaded with charm and period details. The eat-in kitchen features custom shaker cabinetry, quartz tops, an electric range, dishwasher and recessed lighting. A formal dining room, spacious family room and bath w/shower round out the main level. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite plus an additional full bath. The finished third floor is ideal for a home office or media room. Outside, the back deck is perfect for hosting BBQ’s, the fenced yard offers room for gardening and play. This immaculate home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 45 years, don’t miss the opportunity to make it your own! Showings begin at the open houses on FRI 5/30 from 3:30 to 5:30 and SAT 5/31 from 10:00 to 12:00.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Water
StatusSale Pending
(Under Contract)
(Under Contract)
Size1,851 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1890
MLS #5043096
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Laundry - 1st Floor, Attic - Walkup
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Exterior: Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Shed
- Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $825,000
- Price/SqFt: $445
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,209
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take Woodbury Ave to Dennett Street (Or from Maplewood Ave to Dennett Street)
- Year Built: 1890
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,851 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: 5043096
- Office Name: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
- Office Phone: (603) 610-8500
- Office Email: klrw463@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Jeffrey Levine
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $508,900 | $8,209 |
| 2022 | $508,900 | $7,735 |
| 2021 | $508,900 | $7,649 |
| 2020 | $508,900 | $7,481 |
| 2019 | $508,900 | $7,562 |
| 2018 | $457,600 | $7,248 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
New Franklin School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•1 Franklin Dr
9
Little Harbour School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•50 Clough Dr Ste 1
7
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.8 mi
•32 Van Buren Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $86,849. Residents of Portsmouth, NH typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
36%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Yoga/pilates
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
H&M
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Dominos Pizza
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Audi
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
Urban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 259 Dennett St
The listing price of 259 Dennett St property is $825,000.
The property 259 Dennett St is a house located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801.
Sale Pending: 259 Dennett St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 259 Dennett St are: New Franklin School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Little Harbour School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Mary C. Dondero Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Portsmouth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Shapleigh School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Greenland Central School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Portsmouth High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Robert W Traip Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Oyster River High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $8,209 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 259 Dennett St has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 259 Dennett St is 1,851 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 259 Dennett St is 1890.
This home is located at 259 Dennett St in Portsmouth, NH and zip code 03801 in the Seacoast neighborhood. This 1,851 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $825,000.
The number of listings in Portsmouth, NH increased by 90.9% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $875,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 57 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.