- 6 beds
- 7 baths
- 7,823 sqft
- ~1/2 acre lot
- $460 per sqft
- 1804 build
- – on site
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.
Last checked:
As a licensed real estate brokerage, Estately has access to the same database professional Realtors use: the Multiple Listing Service (or MLS). That means we can display all the properties listed by other member brokerages of the local Association of Realtors—unless the seller has requested that the listing not be published or marketed online.
The MLS is widely considered to be the most authoritative, up-to-date, accurate, and complete source of real estate for-sale in the USA.
Estately updates this data as quickly as possible and shares as much information with our users as allowed by local rules. Estately can also email you updates when new homes come on the market that match your search, change price, or go under contract.
Checking…
•
Last updated Mar 18, 2025
•
MLS# 4962951 —
The Building
-
Year Built:1804
-
Pre-Construction:No
-
Construction Status:Existing
-
Construction Materials:Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
-
Architectural Style:Federal
-
Roof:Shingle - Asphalt
-
Foundation:Fieldstone
-
Total Stories:3
-
Approx SqFt Total:7823
-
Approx SqFt Total Finished:7,823 Sqft
-
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:7,823 Sqft
-
Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:0 Sqft
-
Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade Source:Other
-
Approx SqFt Finished Building Source:Public Records
-
Approx SqFt Unfinished Building Source:Other
-
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:Public Records
Interior
-
Total Rooms:12
-
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
-
Basement:Yes
-
Basement Description:Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished
-
Basement Access Type:Interior
-
Room 1 Level:1
-
Room 2 Level:1
-
Room 3 Level:1
-
Room 4 Level:1
-
Room 5 Level:1
-
Room 6 Level:1
-
Room 7 Level:2
-
Room 8 Level:2
-
Room 9 Level:2
-
Room 10 Level:3
-
Room 11 Level:3
-
Room 12 Level:3
-
Room 1 Type:Kitchen/Dining
-
Room 2 Type:Laundry Room
-
Room 3 Type:Dining Room
-
Room 4 Type:Family Room
-
Room 5 Type:Foyer
-
Room 7 Type:Primary BR Suite
-
Room 10 Type:Bedroom with Bath
-
Room 9 Type:Bedroom with Bath
-
Room 8 Type:Bedroom with Bath
-
Room 6 Type:Living Room
-
Room 11 Type:Bedroom with Bath
-
Room 12 Type:Bedroom with Bath
-
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 2Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
Room Dimensions
-
Room 1 Dimensions:20 Sqft
-
Room 2 Dimensions:14 Sqft
-
Room 3 Dimensions:23 Sqft
-
Room 4 Dimensions:18 Sqft
-
Room 7 Dimensions:17 Sqft
-
Room 6 Dimensions:28 Sqft
-
Room 8 Dimensions:18 Sqft
-
Room 9 Dimensions:11 Sqft
Location
-
Directions:Middle Street to right onto Austin Street. Property is on the right.
-
Map:0127
-
Latitude:43.072881301950524
-
Longitude:-70.762546507934530
The Property
-
Property Type:Single Family
-
Property Class:Residential
-
Seasonal:No
-
Lot Features:City Lot, Landscaped, Level, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
-
Lot SqFt:18,295 Sqft
-
Lot Acres:0 Sqft
-
Zoning:General Residential C
-
Exterior Features:Fence - Partial, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Storage
-
Suitable Use:Bed and Breakfast, Residential
-
Driveway:Paved
-
Road Frontage:Yes
-
Road Frontage Length:151 Sqft
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Office phone:
- (603) 228-2020
Taxes
-
Tax Year:2022
-
Taxes TBD:No
-
Tax - Gross Amount:$37,777
Beds
-
Total Bedrooms:6
Baths
-
Total Baths:7
-
Full Baths:1
-
Three Quarter Baths:5
-
Half Baths:1
The Listing
-
Price Per SqFt:460.18
-
Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:No
Heating & Cooling
-
Heating:Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
Utilities
-
Utilities:Phone
-
Sewer:Public
-
Electric:200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
-
Water Source:Public
Appliances
-
Appliances:Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler
Schools
-
Elementary School:Little Harbor School
-
Middle Or Junior School:Portsmouth Middle School
-
High School:Portsmouth High School
-
School District:Portsmouth School District
The Community
-
Covenants:Unknown
Parking
-
Garage:Yes
-
Garage Capacity:3
-
Parking:Auto Open, On-Site, Parking Spaces 6+, Paved, Barn, Attached
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$3,600,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
---|---|
Mortgage
This calculator is intended for planning and education purposes only. It relies on assumptions and information provided by you regarding your goals, expectations and financial situation, and should not be used as your sole source of information. The output of the tool is not a loan offer or solicitation, nor is it financial or legal advice. |
$19,276
|
Taxes | $3,148 |
Insurance | $990 |
Utilities | $701 See report |
Total | $24,115/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
Provided by WalkScore® Inc.
Walk Score is the most well-known measure of walkability for any address. It is based on the distance to a variety of nearby services and pedestrian friendliness. Walk Scores range from 0 (Car-Dependent) to 100 (Walker’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
Provided by HowLoud
Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
Provided by ClearlyEnergy
The air pollution index is calculated by county or urban area using the past three years data. The index ranks the county or urban area on a scale of 0 (best) - 100 (worst) across the United Sates.
Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
---|---|---|---|---|
7/26/23
Jul 26, 2023
|
Listed / Active | PRIME_MLS | $3,600,000 | |
10/24/22
Oct 24, 2022
|
Listed / Active | PRIME_MLS | ||
9/30/22
Sep 30, 2022
|
Listed / Active | PRIME_MLS |