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$825,000

159 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Listed by Alaina Murphy · Engel & Volkers Portsmouth
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1827

About this home

Experience modern elegance in the coveted historic district of downtown Portsmouth. This beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath condominium offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and contemporary luxury, all within walking distance of the city's renowned restaurants, waterfront, parks, and entertainment. Located in the highly sought-after Sheafe Building, this residence provides the best of downtown living while offering a rare sense of quiet privacy. The open-concept floor plan is designed for effortless entertaining, featuring a completely renovated kitchen with premium appliances, custom finishes, and a spacious island that seamlessly connects to the living area. Thoughtful updates continue throughout the home, including new flooring, updated bathrooms, and stylish countertops and fixtures. The private primary suite is tucked away at the rear of the residence and features an updated en-suite bath, while the second bedroom and bath are equally well-appointed. Step outside your front door and enjoy an easy stroll to the waterfront, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke, boutique shopping, and the vibrant lifestyle that makes downtown Portsmouth one of New England's most desirable destinations.

Property details

MLS #
5094278
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
62
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Little Harbour School
0.71 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
0.3 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
1.28 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

Walkability

Blended score for Portsmouth's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks20
Schools14
Transit stops20
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Portsmouth, from live MLS data.

On the market 62 days -- 49 fewer days than Portsmouth's current average of 111 days.
For reference, the median list price across 235 active listings in Portsmouth right now is $529,900.

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$165,000 down
$660,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,281
Property tax (est.)$688
Home insurance (est.)$150

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