$2,489,000

36 State St Portsmouth, NH 03801

$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
2,982 sqft
0.03 acres
$835 / sqft
House

Property details

About 36 State St

Well located and distinguished 1814 brick townhome sits in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth and features views of the Piscataqua River, Prescott Park and Strawberry Banke Museum.The ground floor, which is currently commercial, can be easily converted into residential space with ten foot ceilings and two rooms which leads out to a private pocket garden/courtyard with shared one-car parking.The second floor is currently half commercial and half residential and it features a private office or future bedroom, two 1/2 bathrooms separated by the current family room of the private residence above the first floor which also features a tiled solarium/sunroom area with park and river views. The third floor features a formal dining/living area, full bath, laundry and a large island kitchen with exposed brick, exposed beams, Rumford-styled wood-burning FP and access to a private deck for grilling and lounging with river and park views. The fourth and top floor features two BR's with built-ins and a tiled 3/4 bath. Full basement with storage and second washer/dryer hook-up. Keep it both commercial and residential, or convert to 100% residential if you're looking for a well located residence within sight of the water, park and downtown. It could be a generous total of 2,982sf dedicated to a four story residential townhome residence - unheard of in downtown Portsmouth. You won't find a better located property in the heart of this vibrant city and offered below city assessment.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,982 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1850
ParkingGarage, Leased, Off Premises, Parking Spaces 1
MLS #5034798

Summary

  • MLS Number: 5034798
  • Office Name: Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach
  • Office Phone: (603) 583-1000
  • Listing Agent: Patrick Carey

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$880,700$14,206
2022$880,700$13,387
2021$880,700$13,237
2020$880,700$12,946
2019$880,700$13,087
2018$778,200$12,327

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Little Harbour School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

50 Clough Dr Ste 1

8

New Franklin School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

1 Franklin Dr

6

Horace Mitchell Primary School

Public District KG-3

2.7 mi

7 School Ln

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 $66,725. Typical income of Portsmouth, NH residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

17%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

81%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
1%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

2%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
42%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • H&MH&M
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • AudiAudi
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 36 State St

This home is located at 36 State St in Portsmouth, NH and zip code 03801 in the Seacoast neighborhood. This 2,982 square foot home, which was built in 1850, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,489,000.

In March 2025 more than 5 listings in Portsmouth, NH were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 9 were sold below. The number of listings in Portsmouth, NH increased by 12% between February and March 2025.

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

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