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144 Washington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Portsmouth
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144 Washington Street,Portsmouth, NH 03801
$3,300,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,034 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: wayne semprini, tiffany semprini
Office: the aland realty group603-501-0463
MLS#:5072206
Source:PrimeMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$3,300,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$788.34

About this home

For over two centuries, the Leonard Cotton House, a Portsmouth landmark, has stood as a centerpiece of Portsmouth’s historic Puddle Dock area. This Federal-style residence offers sweeping views across Strawberry Banke Historic Museum, Prescott Park, and the Piscataqua River. As one of the largest privately owned parcels in Portsmouth’s popular South End, it features off-street parking with room to construct a garage or carriage house. Situated on the corner of Hancock and Washington Streets, this property is a five-minute walk from Portsmouth’s cultural epicenter, Market Square. Genuine moldings, original eight panel doors, and distinctive dental moldings throughout, reflect the architectural grace of the mid-18th century. The finished attic, with its exposed beams and wide pine floors, provides a most inviting retreat. Originally home to the famous Capt. John Blunt, it became home to Leonard Cotton, a well known West Indies trade merchant. This historic property has served as law...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1747
  • Listing ID #:5072206
  • Added:262 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 06, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Basement Description:Concrete Floor, Full, Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Living area:3,034 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Baseboard, Hot Water

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Wood
  • Year built:1747
  • Building area:3,034 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.25 Acres
  • Levels:2.5 Story

Utilities

  • Sewer:Public Available

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,300,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$788.34
  • Tax amount:$16,938 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:Circuit Breaker(s)

Parking

  • Parking description:Paved Driveway
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