Property Details
Basic Information
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Style: Cape
- MLS Number: 5081540
- List Price: $949,000
- Lot Description: Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
- Date Listed: 04/01/2026
- Description: Beautifully updated 1936 Cape blending modern upgrades with timeless charm, ideally located in a convenient Portsmouth neighborhood just over a mile to downtown. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a warm, inviting layout with classic details including arched doorways, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, and tall ceilings that fill the first floor with natural light. No stone has been unturned in the thoughtful updates throughout. The renovated kitchen with updated appliances, two updated bathrooms, and newly refinished hardwood floors create a move-in ready space designed for everyday living. Recent improvements include mini-splits for efficient heating and cooling, a new roof, fresh interior and exterior paint and a new washer and dryer. The original floor plan has been carefully restored, transforming the home from 2 to 3 bedrooms, with added closets in the primary and a custom board and batten entryway with built-in hooks. A standout feature is the expansive bonus room above the garage, complete with very high ceilings and incredible flexibility-perfect for a second living area, home office or playroom. Outdoor spaces are just as enjoyable, featuring new granite steps, a shed for storage and a pea gravel firepit area ideal for relaxing or gathering. With a one-car garage and a true move-in ready feel, this is a listing you won't want to miss. Open house Saturday 4/4 12:30-2:00
Building
- Acreage: 0.23
- Square Feet: 1,815
- Year Built: 1936
- Zoning: SRB
- Stories: 1.5
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Construction: Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete, Slab w/ Frost Wall
Location
- County: Rockingham
- Town: Portsmouth
Finance
- Taxes: $8,803
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full Baths: 1
- 3/4 Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Unfinished
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: Cable
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Domestic Water Heater
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: New Franklin School
- High School: Portsmouth High School
Amenities
- Accessibility Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bathroom, Paved Parking
- Other Amenities: Basement
Other Details
Water
- Water: Public