$825,000
UNDER CONTRACT

Estimated payment $5,333/month

Total Views 4,218
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,851 Sq Ft
$446 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • New Franklin School Rated A
  • New Englander Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Paul McEachern Park

About This Home

***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.

Listing Agent

Jeff Levine

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty License #057943 Listed on: 05/27/2025

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned GRA

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Natural Light
  • Mud Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Walk-In Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • New Franklin Elementary School
  • Portsmouth Middle School
  • Portsmouth High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Available
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,212

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Woodbury Ave to Dennett Street (Or from Maplewood Ave to Dennett Street)
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Display On Internet: Internet - Cable
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sidewalks, Neighborhood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (31) Under Contract - Active Under Contract
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1851.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Laundry - 1st Floor, Attic – Walkup
  • Unit Levels: 3
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
  • Room_2_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_4_Type: Mudroom
  • Room_5_Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Office/Study
  • SqFt_Apx_Total_Finished: 1851
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Above_Grade: 0
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Below_Grade: 841
  • SqFt_Apx_Total: 2692
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden, Shed
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Clapboard
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Gas - On-Site
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: New Franklin School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Portsmouth Middle School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: GRA
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9212.0
  • Tax Block: 0005
  • Tax Lot: 0000
  • Tax Map Number: 0142

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,212 $824,000 $354,100 $469,900
2023 $8,209 $508,900 $243,200 $265,700
2022 $7,735 $508,900 $243,200 $265,700
2021 $7,649 $508,900 $243,200 $265,700
2020 $7,481 $508,900 $243,200 $265,700
2019 $7,562 $508,900 $243,200 $265,700
2018 $7,248 $457,600 $221,100 $236,500
2017 $7,038 $457,600 $221,100 $236,500
2016 $6,393 $375,200 $165,900 $209,300
2015 $6,300 $375,200 $165,900 $209,300
2014 $5,939 $328,100 $139,500 $188,600
2013 $5,826 $325,300 $139,500 $185,800
2012 $5,637 $321,200 $139,500 $181,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $825,000 -- $446 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $270,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $280,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $200,000 Unknown
Closed $243,000 Unknown
Closed $213,000 Unknown
Closed $50,000 Unknown
Closed $176,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5043096

PrimeMLS

APN: PRSM-000142-000005