259 Dennett Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Photo 1

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$855,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
3 Full Baths
1,851 Sq. Ft.
0.12 Acres

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Property Description

***Offer Deadline 4:00PM Monday 6/2*** Welcome to 259 Dennett St -This turnkey expanded New Englander is set on a great lot in one of Portsmouth's most sought-after neighborhoods. Enjoy sidewalk access to downtown and the vibrant West End, with restaurants, coffee shops, markets, parks, and New Franklin Elementary School all within walking distance. Inside you will find 1850 square feet on 3 levels, beautiful wood flooring, spacious sun-filled rooms loaded with charm and period details. The eat-in kitchen features custom shaker cabinetry, quartz tops, an electric range, dishwasher and recessed lighting. A formal dining room, spacious family room and bath w/shower round out the main level. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite plus an additional full bath. The finished third floor is ideal for a home office or media room. Outside, the back deck is perfect for hosting BBQ's, the fenced yard offers room for gardening and play. This immaculate home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 45 years, don't miss the opportunity to make it your own! Showings begin at the open houses on FRI 5/30 from 3:30 to 5:30 and SAT 5/31 from 10:00 to 12:00.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 259 Dennett St

General

Sold For: $855,000
Taxes: $9,212 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS ID: 5043096
Added to Site: 270 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Laundry - 1st Floor, Attic - Walkup
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Primary Suite: Level 2
Bedroom 1: Level 2
Bedroom 2: Level 2

Other Rooms

Living Room: Level 1
Eat In Kitchen: Level 1
Dining Room: Dining Room, Level 1
Office: Level 3
Mud Room: Mudroom, Level 1

Exterior

Exterior Features: Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Shed
Color: Yellow

Location

County: Rockingham
Driving Directions: Take Woodbury Ave to Dennett Street (Or from Maplewood Ave to Dennett Street)

School Information

Elementary School: New Franklin School
Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
High School: Portsmouth High School

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Multi Zone

Utilities

Sewer: Public

Structural Information

Construction Status: Existing
Basement Entrance: Interior
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 1,851
Finished Total: 1,851 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,851 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1890

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
Frontage: TBD
Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
Zoning: GRA

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $445.71
Assessment Amount: $824,000
Tax Amount: $9,212
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Block: 5

Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Jeffrey Levine
Sold by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Lawa-Na. McClellan

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Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Jeffrey Levine
Sold by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Lawa-Na. McClellan

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Schools

Schools serving 259 Dennett St

School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH

Name	Grades	Distance
New Franklin School 1 Franklin Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801	K-5	0.3 mi
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH 155 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801	7-8	0.7 mi
Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, NH 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801	9-12	1.3 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 259 Dennett St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/15/2025

Sold

$855,000

3.64%

MLS

5/27/2025

Listed

$825,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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