53 Austin Street

Portsmouth, NH 03801

$3,600,000
Price
6
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
7,823 Sq. Ft.
$460 / Sq. Ft.
7,823
Sq. Ft.
$460
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located just steps away from vibrant downtown Portsmouth, this historic federal home built in 1804 features 5,100+/- sq ft, 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Known as the Pickering-Heffenger house, these walls have a story to tell, host to a peace treaty ball between the Japanese and Russians during the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905. The elegance of another era is evident throughout this three-story sun-filled home with exquisite crown moldings and trim, arched doorways, marble fireplace surrounds, and...Located just steps away from vibrant downtown Portsmouth, this historic federal home built in 1804 features 5,100+/- sq ft, 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Known as the Pickering-Heffenger house, these walls have a story to tell, host to a peace treaty ball between the Japanese and Russians during the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905. The elegance of another era is evident throughout this three-story sun-filled home with exquisite crown moldings and trim, arched doorways, marble fireplace surrounds, and the lovely, curved staircase with its decorative spindles, a center focus of the entry hall. History meets today’s standards seamlessly with a large bright updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, loads of cabinetry and a large center island. The kitchen opens to a dining area with access to the multi-level terraced garden, a quiet private oasis. The first floor comprises the kitchen/dining room, parlor, living room, and an even larger dining room all designed to entertain. Upstairs each bedroom is ensuite with bath and fireplace. The property also offers a large courtyard that can accommodate 8 cars, and a 3-car garage. A separate renovated carriage house features 3 well-appointed 2-story rental units netting north of 100K yearly rent and provides an additional 2762 sq ft of living space. Walking distance of Market Square, an opportunity to own a bit of history, on a quiet street, in the heart of Portsmouth. Change of use allows for commercial use & commercial construction.
  1. Listed by Sam Howard • LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire

Property Details for 53 Austin Street

Parking
Auto Open, On-Site, Parking Spaces 6+, Paved, Barn, Attached
Zoning
General Residential C
LISTING UPDATED: 03/21/2024 06:27 PM

Property Details for 53 Austin Street

StatusActive
MLS #4962951
Days on Market510
Taxes$37,777 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1804
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
CountyRockingham County

Building Information for 53 Austin Street

Stories3Year Built1804Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

Property Information for 53 Austin Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • City: Portsmouth
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Middle Street to right onto Austin Street. Property is on the right.
  • Latitude: 43.072881301950524
  • Longitude: -70.762546507934530
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 0127
  • Zip Code: 03801
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $37,777.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Portsmouth High School
  • School - District: Portsmouth School District
  • School - Elementary: Little Harbor School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 3.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0026
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot - Sqft: 18295.0
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Road Frontage Length: 151.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 7823.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 7823.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 7823.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Bed and Breakfast, Residential
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1804
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Phone
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
  • Features - Exterior: Fence - Partial, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Storage
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 7
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 5
  • Rooms - Total: 12
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
  • Bedrooms - Total: 6
  • Features - Interior: Blinds, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Basement, Attic - Walkup
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 20.8 x 16.1 and 11.6 x 16.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14.9 x 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23.7 x 21.6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18.7 x 18.1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 28.4 x 18.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17.3 x 17.6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 19
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11.1 x 15.8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
Room 10
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
Room 11
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
Room 12
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath

Property History for 53 Austin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 53 Austin Street

Taxable ValueLand$753,800Additions$1,982,700Total$2,736,500
Tax Record2023$44,140 ($3,678 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningGRCCountyROCKINGHAMAPNPRSM M:0127 B:0026 L:

Schools near 53 Austin Street

This home is within Portsmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Little Harbour School
Public - K to 5
Portsmouth Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Portsmouth High School
Public - 9 to 13
St Patrick School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Little Harbour School
PublicK to 5

Portsmouth Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portsmouth High School
Public9 to 13

St Patrick School
PrivatePK to 8

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More information about 53 Austin Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

53 Austin Street is a single family home for sale in Portsmouth, NH 03801. This property was listed for sale on July 26, 2023 by LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire, it's currently listed at $3,600,000. This listing's school district is Portsmouth School District. Nearby schools include Little Harbour School, Portsmouth Middle School and Portsmouth High School. 53 Austin Street is a 6-bed, 1.5-bath, 7,823 sqft single family home built in 1804.

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