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$589,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,150 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.15 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Located on a fenced in corner lot and just yards from Portsmouth's bike trail! This charming 3 bedroom cape located in a premier neighborhood that is walking distance to downtown Portsmouth. This home features a new roof, central air, fresh interior paint, stainless steel appliances, enclosed front porch, large fenced back yard, a back deck, and a one car garage. Priced to sell!

Full Property Details for 255 Melbourne St

General

  • Price: $589,900
  • Taxes: $6,319 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: PrimeMLS
  • MLS ID: 5069509
  • Updated: 1/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 65 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

  • Color: White

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Location

  • County: Rockingham

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central AC
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Basement Entrance: Interior
  • Basement Desc.: Concrete Floor, Unfinished
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Stories/Levels: 1.5
  • Square Feet: 1,150
  • Finished Total: 1,150 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,150 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1942

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
  • Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
  • Frontage Feet: 166
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
  • Zoning: SRB

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $512.96
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • Assessment Amount: $565,200
  • Tax Amount: $6,319
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Block: 87

Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Buddy Dowd and Michael Whitney

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Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Buddy Dowd and Michael Whitney

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— 255 Melbourne St —

  • Buddy Dowd

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

  • Michael Whitney

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NMLS#: 1598647

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Schools serving 255 Melbourne St

School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH
NameGradesDistance
New Franklin School
1 Franklin Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
K-51 mi
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH
155 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
7-81.3 mi
Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, NH
50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
9-120.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 255 Melbourne St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/02/2025
Price Reduced
$589,900
-4.08%
MLS
11/20/2025
Price Reduced
$615,000
-5.24%
MLS
11/13/2025
Listed
$649,000
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Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 255 Melbourne St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,319
9%
$565,200
57%
2023
$5,807
6%
$360,000
—
2022
$5,472
1%
$360,000
—
2021
$5,411
2%
$360,000
—
2020
$5,292
-1%
$360,000
—
2019
$5,350
7%
$360,000
14%
2018
$4,993
5%
$315,200
2%
2017
$4,745
—
$308,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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255 Melbourne Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (MLS# 5069509) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 255 Melbourne Street is currently listed for $589,900 and was received on November 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 255 Melbourne Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portsmouth? You can browse all Portsmouth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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