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$3,900,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 3 Partial Baths
  • 1,884 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.1 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
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Rare opportunity to own an authentic historic waterfront treasure, meticulously restored with true 18th-century finishes incorporating modern mechanics. Privately situated at the end of a small street along Portsmouth's working waterfront in the South End neighborhood, bring your boat or launch kayaks & paddle boards & watch the July 4th fireworks, from your own tidal dock. The 400 SF seasonal boat house/guest house with bath hangs over the water & has commanding views to delight guests. Marvel at the sunlight dancing & the moonlight shimmering off the water from the views in every room! The flexible floor plan offers various entertaining spaces plus a first-floor bedroom/bath option. A comprehensive to the studs' renovation in 2011; no detail has been untouched or overlooked from the hand plastered walls & ceilings, the 10' fireplace (one of 4) with 18th C. lintels & stone hearths, all flooring & staircase replaced, to the "Portsmouth" door with Rams Horn & pintle hinges. Modern conveniences include a new high-end heating system, central air, Viking & Miele appliances & Waterworks plumbing fixtures throughout including a brass soaking tub. Sip your morning coffee on the covered porch, an evening beverage on the waterfront deck or relax in the peaceful Zen Garden. Take advantage of downtown with award-winning restaurants, shops, galleries, theaters & music venues only a few blocks away. A detached garage plus off-street parking, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Full Property Details for 53 Pray St

General

  • Sold For: $3,900,000
  • Taxes: $19,779 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: PrimeMLS
  • MLS ID: 5001727
  • Added to Site: 608 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Warming Drawer
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Suite: 19'4 x 11'4, Level 2
  • Bedroom 1: 13' x 12'11, Level 2
  • Bedroom 2: 13'5 x 12'7, Level 1

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 13'5 x 17'1, Level 1
  • Kitchen: Kitchen, 12'2 x 7'6, Level 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, 11'6 x 11'4, Level 1
  • Den: Den, 11'6 x 13'3, Level 1

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Generator - Standby

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip/Dock, Boat House, Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Guesthouse, Hot Tub, Natural Shade, Patio, Porch - Covered, Private Dock

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Auto Open, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces 3, Detached

Location

  • County: Rockingham
  • Driving Directions: From Marcy Street, turn onto Pray Street. Property is the last home on your left. Pray Street is a no outlet street with no parking on either side.

School Information

  • School District: Portsmouth
  • Elementary School: Little Harbor School
  • Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Community

  • Optional Amenities: Furnishings

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central AC
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Direct Vent, Hot Water, In Floor, Multi Zone

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Basement Entrance: Interior
  • Basement Desc.: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Roof: Shingle - Wood
  • Stories/Levels: 1.75
  • Square Feet: 1,884
  • Finished Total: 1,884 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,884 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1750

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
  • Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
  • Frontage Feet: 68
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Brick/Pavers
  • Zoning: WB

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Front Type: River
  • Water Front Name: Piscataqua River
  • Water Front Owned: 1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2,229.3
  • Tax Amount: $19,779
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Lot Number: 40
  • Flood plain: Yes

Listed by The Aland Realty Group, Liz Levey-Pruyn
Sold by Great Island Realty LLC, Margaret. Pesce

Listed by The Aland Realty Group, Liz Levey-Pruyn
Sold by Great Island Realty LLC, Margaret. Pesce

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— 53 Pray St —

  • Liz Levey-Pruyn

    The Aland Realty Group

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Schools serving 53 Pray St

School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH
NameGradesDistance
Little Harbour School
50 Clough Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
K-50.4 mi
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH
155 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
7-80.6 mi
Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, NH
50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
9-121.2 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 53 Pray St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/10/2025
Sold
$3,900,000
-7.14%
MLS
6/21/2024
Listed
$4,200,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by The Aland Realty Group, Liz Levey-Pruyn
Sold by Great Island Realty LLC, Margaret. Pesce

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53 Pray Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (MLS# 5001727) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,900,000 on January 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 53 Pray 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.