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Property Description
Historical gem in the heart of downtown Portsmouth! This mixed-use building consists of four residential units and one commercial unit on one of the most visible corners of the city. Scrupulously renovated throughout in 2017-2018 these luxury units, feature historical masonry walls, exposed wooden beams, wooden floors all while marrying modern finish and convenience. Large replacement windows look out onto the city streets with several units featuring incredible water views out to the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth tug boats. The first floor commercial space, currently occupied by Bangor Savings Bank sees robust pedestrian and vehicular counts with unmatched visibility. A private residential entrance along the side of the building leads you to the four residential units on the second and third floors. All residential units have been fully furnished with a design eye in mind and feature full kitchens that open up to the main living spaces. The top floor units feature vaulted ceilings with lofted bedrooms with windows and skylights flooding the units with natural light. The basement area features two common washers and two common dryers for easy tenant use. Coupled with four private storage areas, tenants are provided with every convenience. A rare opportunity to own your own piece of historical Portsmouth in a building with proven success.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 Bow St
General
- Price: $4,200,000
- Taxes: $26,618 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5084747
- Updated: Today (4/22/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 4
Location
- County: Rockingham
- Driving Directions: Exiting off I-95 onto Market Street, head towards downtown Portsmouth. Continue down Market Street and veer left on Bow St. Property is on the corner of Market and Bow St.
School Information
- School District: Portsmouth
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Mini Split
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump, Mini Split
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Separate Meters: Yes
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Basement Stairs, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Interior Stairs, Storage Space
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Finished Total: 4,101 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,101 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1810
Unit Information
- 1 Bedroom Units: 4
- Units w/Refrigerators: 4
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 4
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
- Frontage: TBD
- Driveway/Sidewalk: None
- Zoning: CD5
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Type: River
- Water Front Name: Piscataqua River
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,024.14
- Tax Amount: $26,618
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 22
Listed by The Aland Realty Group, Christopher Erikson
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Schools
Schools serving 8 Bow St
School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Little Harbour School 50 Clough Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8 Bow St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2026
Listed
$4,200,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 8 Bow St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$26,618
3%
$2,312,600
—
2024
$25,855
17%
$2,312,600
69%
2023
$22,132
6%
$1,372,100
—
2022
$20,856
1%
$1,372,100
—
2021
$20,623
2%
$1,372,100
—
2020
$20,170
2%
$1,372,100
3%
2019
$19,786
1%
$1,331,500
8%
2018
$19,613
22%
$1,238,200
18%
2017
$16,094
—
$1,046,400
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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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8 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (MLS# 5084747) is a Multi-Family property with 5 units containing 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 8 Bow Street is currently listed for $4,200,000 and was received on April 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 8 Bow Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Portsmouth? You can browse all Portsmouth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
