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$3,300,000

144 Washington Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Listed by Wayne Semprini · The Aland Realty Group
Bedrooms
N/A
Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1747

About this home

For over two centuries, the Leonard Cotton House, a Portsmouth landmark, has stood as a centerpiece of Portsmouth’s historic Puddle Dock area. This Federal-style residence offers sweeping views across Strawberry Banke Historic Museum, Prescott Park, and the Piscataqua River. As one of the largest privately owned parcels in Portsmouth’s popular South End, it features off-street parking with room to construct a garage or carriage house. Situated on the corner of Hancock and Washington Streets, this property is a five-minute walk from Portsmouth’s cultural epicenter, Market Square. Genuine moldings, original eight panel doors, and distinctive dental moldings throughout, reflect the architectural grace of the mid-18th century. The third floor, with its exposed beams and wide pine floors, provides a most inviting private office. This historic property has served as law offices for over forty years and is currently configured as professional offices. It will serve equally well for any business seeking immediate prestige in a central Portsmouth location. The Leonard Cotton House is not merely a piece of real estate; it is part of Portsmouth's legacy, awaiting its next steward.

Property details

MLS #
5072167
Property type
Commercial Sale
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
240
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.25 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Little Harbour School
0.57 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
355
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
Portsmouth School District
Middle
Portsmouth Middle School
0.27 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
491
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Portsmouth School District
High
Portsmouth High School
1.19 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,049
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Portsmouth School District

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$660,000 down
$2,640,000 loan
Principal & interest$17,123
Property tax (est.)$2,750
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