#5038041, Susan Haberstroh, Listing Office: BHHS Verani Seacoast

36 State St Portsmouth, NH 03801
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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
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
- Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law Suite, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Common Heating/Cooling
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Garage, Leased, Off Premises, Parking Spaces 1
- Exterior: Deck, Porch - Screened
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,489,000
- Price/SqFt: $834
- Annual Tax Amount: $14,206
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Set GPS for 36 State Street. Ample metered street parking.
- Year Built: 1850
- Living Area: 2,982 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
- MLS Number: 5034798
- Office Name: Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach
- Office Phone: (603) 583-1000
- Listing Agent: Patrick Carey
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,725. The majority of Portsmouth, NH residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 36 State St
The listing price of 36 State St property is $2,489,000.
The property 36 State St is a house located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801.
Active Listing: 36 State St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 36 State St are: Little Harbour School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), New Franklin School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Horace Mitchell Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Portsmouth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Shapleigh School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rye Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Robert W Traip Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Portsmouth High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), York High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $14,206 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 36 State St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 36 State St is 2,982 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 36 State St is 1850.
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 April 2025 more than 11 listings in Portsmouth, NH were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 10 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 4 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Portsmouth, NH between March and April 2025 increased by 19.6%.