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Property Description
Welcome to "Stella Maris"-one of downtown Portsmouth's most adored homes. This charming gambrel was meticulously & extensively renovated in 2016 by an acclaimed local architect who perfectly preserved the historic character and added luxury modern conveniences to create a breathtaking property. With over 3,700 finished sf, a 2-car garage & a .33-acre lot that is thoughtfully landscaped (and irrigated) to bloom all season, this home is ideally sized & situated just a stroll to Market Square & the West End. The 1st floor feat. an open-concept dining area, sitting room, kitchen & breakfast nook highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace, a gas fireplace & marble countertops. A pocket door leads to a delightful living room & a private office. The sunny 1st floor is rounded out by a mudroom, powder room, butler's pantry-with soapstone counter, sink, dishwasher, double oven & beverage fridge-& screened porch. The open stairway to the 2nd floor boasts grand, turn-of-the century details. The 2nd floor feat. a primary bedroom suite with a gas fireplace, private deck, walk-in closet and generous bathroom with soaking tub. Two guest bedrooms (one with two custom-built queen beds & creative finishes) share a ¾ bathroom. The 2nd floor has a laundry room, too. The 3rd floor incl. a sweet bonus room. The walk-out basement leads to a 4th bedroom, another large laundry room, a beautiful 3/4 bath & out to a stone patio. Many recent updates since 2022-see attached list.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 640 Middle Street
General
- Sold For: $3,100,000
- Taxes: $29,858 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5015088
- Added to Site: 518 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Stained/Leaded Glass, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security Door(s), Soaking Tub, Storage - Indoor, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Laundry - Basement, Attic - Walkup
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater–Natural Gas, Wine Cooler
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 2
- Bathroom 2: Bath - 1/2, Level 1
- Bathroom 3: Bath - 3/4, Basement
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Suite: Level 2
- Bedroom 1: Level 2
- Bedroom 2: Level 2
- Bedroom 3: Basement
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Level 1
- Living Room: Level 1
- Family Room: Family Room, Level 1
- Eat In Kitchen: Level 1
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Level 1
- Breakfast Room: Level 1
- Office: Level 1
- Laundry: Level 2
- Other Room 1: Level 1
- Mud Room: Mudroom, Level 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: CO Detector, Irrigation System, Security System, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Patio, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Storage
- Color: Blue
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Location
- County: Rockingham
- Driving Directions: From Market Square, take Congress Street to Middle Street. Property on right after Cass St.
School Information
- School District: Portsmouth
- Elementary School: Little Harbor School
- Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
- High School: Portsmouth High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Hot Air, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walkout, Exterior Access
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,769
- Finished Total: 3,769 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,075 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 694 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1902
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,375
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 104
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
- Zoning: GRA
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $875.56
- Assessment Year: 2024
- Assessment Amount: $2,670,700
- Tax Amount: $29,858.43
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Surveyed: Yes
- Block: 20
Listed by The Aland Realty Group, Abigail Hackett and Saija Digesu
Sold by Duston Leddy Real Estate, Joe. Leddy
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Schools
Schools serving 640 Middle Street
School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School 32 Van Buren Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | K-5 | 2.1 mi |
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH 155 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, NH 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 640 Middle Street
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/03/2025
Sold
$3,100,000
-6.06%
MLS
11/16/2024
Price Reduced
$3,300,000
-5.69%
MLS
9/19/2024
Listed
$3,499,000
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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.
640 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (MLS# 5015088) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,100,000 on February 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 640 Middle 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.

