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$779,000
20 Days On Site

139 Thornton Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
1,896
SqFt
$411
/SqFt
1890
Built
County:
Rockingham
Listing courtesy of Becky Vardell of The Aland Realty Group
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Rich in character and timeless appeal, this stately New Englander located in the heart of Portsmouth’s desirable Creek neighborhood, offers classic charm and the perfect canvas for your vision. With a little TLC and thoughtful updates, this property can truly shine. Ideal for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to customize their dream home. The inviting wrap-around porch provides the perfect setting for morning coffee or unwinding at sunset. Inside, original details and solid craftsmanship have been preserved, showcasing the home’s exceptional bones. Highlights include a classic entryway with original newel post, high ceilings, a charming Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry, and a generously sized Dining Room with built-in hutch. A convenient three-quarter Bath completes the first floor. On the second level, you’ll find three Bedrooms and full bath. A versatile pass through room—ideal for a home office or writing nook—leads to a finished walk-up third floor with skylights, offering additional flexible living space. The full basement with walk-out provides ample storage, while the attached utility shed offers opportunity for potential garage with expansion above. Perfectly situated between Downtown and the West End, and just minutes from New Franklin Elementary and Pine Street Playground, this location offers both convenience and community. An excellent opportunity to restore and personalize a classic home in one of Portsmouth’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Showings begin at Open Houses, Friday 5/8, 3:30-5:30pm and Saturday, 5/9, 10am-12pm.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$779,000
Days On Site 
20 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,896 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.08 Acres
Year Built 
1890
MLS® Number 
5087045
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$8,601
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.08
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
Paved
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1896
SqFt Total 
3472
Style 
New Englander
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
GRA
Interior Features
Appliances 
RefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
FinishedFullUnfinished
Flooring 
HardwoodVinyl
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Roof 
Shingle
Community Features
School District 
Portsmouth
Schools
School District
Portsmouth
Elementary School
New Franklin School
Middle School
Portsmouth Middle School
High School
Portsmouth High School
Listing courtesy of Becky Vardell of The Aland Realty Group



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