Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/26/2023
Listed
$3,600,000
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MLS
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 53 Austin St
General
- Price: $3,600,000
- Taxes: $37,777 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NNEREN
- MLS ID: 4962951
- Updated: 12/9/2024
- Added to Site: 660 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Blinds, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Basement, Attic - Walkup
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Primary Suite: 17.3 x 17.6, Level 2
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Level 1
- Living Room: 28.4 x 18.7, Level 1
- Family Room: Family Room, 18.7 x 18.1, Level 1
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 23.7 x 21.6, Level 1
- Laundry: 14.9 x 6, Level 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence - Partial, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Storage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Auto Open, On-Site, Parking Spaces 6+, Paved, Barn, Attached
Location
- County: Rockingham
- Driving Directions: Middle Street to right onto Austin Street. Property is on the right.
School Information
- School District: Portsmouth School District
- Elementary School: Little Harbor School
- Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
- High School: Portsmouth High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 7,823
- Finished Total: 7,823 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 7,823 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1804
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,295
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 151
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
- Potential Use: Bed and Breakfast, Residential
- Zoning: General Residential C
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $460.18
- Tax Amount: $37,777
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 26
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Schools
Schools serving 53 Austin St
School District:Portsmouth School District
| Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
50 Clough Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi | |
|
155 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi | |
|
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 53 Austin St
Tax History
Tax History for 53 Austin St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$40,052
-9%
$3,582,500
31%
2023
$44,140
17%
$2,736,500
10%
2022
$37,777
1%
$2,485,300
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2021
$37,354
11%
$2,485,300
9%
2020
$33,529
-1%
$2,280,900
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2019
$33,894
47%
$2,280,900
57%
2018
$23,008
7%
$1,452,500
4%
2017
$21,520
—
$1,399,200
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53 Austin Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (MLS# 4962951) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 6 partial bathrooms. 53 Austin Street is currently listed for $3,600,000 and was received on July 26, 2023. Want to learn more about 53 Austin 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.