$10,000

closing credit¹

28 Whidden St Portsmouth, NH 03801

$1,390,000
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,491 sqft
0.06 acres
$932 / sqft
House

Property details

About 28 Whidden St

This historic South End home exudes history with three fireplaces, exposed brickwork, hand-hewn beams, raised paneling and pocket shutters. The kitchen with soapstone sink connects to the rest of the home, creating a circular flow around the center chimney - perfect for entertaining. The 9-panel front door opens to a dramatic “good morning staircase” with beautiful exposed brick. The home was replumbed, rewired, insulated & more. The original beams and subfloor were modernized and concrete footings were added to help avoid some of the pitfalls of antique homes. The dry basement has a partial slab and new forced hot air furnace. Upstairs you’ll find a primary bedroom with large closet & en-suite bath featuring a washer & dryer. Another full bath & bedroom complete the second floor. On the third floor you’ll find two more cozy bedrooms with exposed beams. 28 Whidden boasts two driveways - a rarity in the South End! Out back you’ll find a fenced yard. The former garage was converted to a summer room/studio—it’s ready to be revived or converted back to a garage. This house is a testament to period architecture. It has been taken care of for the past 35 years by a well known local historian and is ready for its next caretaker. Homes are rarely available on this quiet dead-end street which has access to South Mill Pond and is a short walk to all that downtown Portsmouth has to offer. This is your chance to own a piece of history in Portsmouth’s highly desirable South End!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
Size1,491 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1780
ParkingDriveway
MLS #5028406

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 5028406
  • Office Name: Duston Leddy Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (603) 661-7830
  • Listing Agent: Jon McCormack

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28 Whidden St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$696,800$11,239
2022$696,800$10,591
2021$696,800$10,473
2020$696,800$10,243
2019$696,800$10,354
2018$580,100$9,189

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Little Harbour School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

50 Clough Dr Ste 1

8

New Franklin School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

1 Franklin Dr

7

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.6 mi

32 Van Buren Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,414. Typical income of Portsmouth, NH residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
11%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
35%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 28 Whidden St

This home is located at 28 Whidden St in Portsmouth, NH and zip code 03801 in the Seacoast neighborhood. This 1,491 square foot home, which was built in 1780, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,390,000.

Between December and January 2025, Portsmouth, NH real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 52.6%. Listings spent 62 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $825,800 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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