51 Portsmouth Ave

1,867 Sq. Ft.
$383 / Sq. Ft.
1,867
Sq. Ft.
$383
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare opportunity to live in the same building where you operate your business. This 1867 Sf corner office / residential building has a flexible floorplan to potentially live in a portion of the building while operating your business in the other part (subject to Town approval). From a business perspective, property is in a prime exposure area on Portsmouth Avenue opposite Walgreens and Mobile Station, a couple of doors down from Hampton Inn, IRA Car dealership and Bank of America and just around...A rare opportunity to live in the same building where you operate your business. This 1867 Sf corner office / residential building has a flexible floorplan to potentially live in a portion of the building while operating your business in the other part (subject to Town approval). From a business perspective, property is in a prime exposure area on Portsmouth Avenue opposite Walgreens and Mobile Station, a couple of doors down from Hampton Inn, IRA Car dealership and Bank of America and just around the corner from Exeter Hospital. This building has been extensively renovated with new drywall, windows and doors, electrical, heating, all vinyl siding and more, resulting in a very appealing and workable floorplan which includes 6 offices (3 on each floor), a fully equipped kitchen and 2 and 1/2 baths, along with plenty of storage for files in 1 car garage and enclosed side porch. C-2 zoning allows for retail, professional or medical office spaces, bed and breakfast and a host of other uses. Enclosed parking lot around back offers adequate parking to support building size. DOT traffic survey estimates over 16,000 cars daily.
  1. Listed by Ross Hobin • Coldwell Banker Hobin Realty LLC

Property Details for 51 Portsmouth Avenue

Zoning
C2
LISTING UPDATED: 02/15/2026 09:13 PM

Property Details for 51 Portsmouth Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #5073785
Days on Market84
Taxes$125,659 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1896
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyRockingham County

Location

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Building Information for 51 Portsmouth Avenue

Stories2Year Built1896Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,956 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,485

Property Taxes

$10,472

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 51 Portsmouth Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Exeter
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Portsmouth Ave West to corner of Highland Avenue (on your left), across the street from Walgreens. Property is on the corner of Portsmouth Avenue and Highland Street.
  • Latitude: 42.983501000000999
  • Longitude: -70.939091000000005
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Avenue
  • Map: 65
  • Zip Code: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 140
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Road Frontage Length: 159.0
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $669,500
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1896
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable at Site, Gas On-Site, Underground Gas
  • Internet: Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Domestic Water Heater, Tankless Coil Water Heatr
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Basement Stairs, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Direct Vent, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Gas Stove, Boiler
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units
  • Total Stories: 2

Property History for 51 Portsmouth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5073785

$715,000—
Mar 25, 2008

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #854299

—
Jul 19, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285483171

$335,000

+18.9% / yr

Jul 15, 2004

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #134050

$335,000—
Jun 1, 2004

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #134050

—
Feb 18, 2004

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #134050

$339,000—
Jun 21, 2002

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #854299

$325,000—
Apr 10, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285486984

$190,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/28/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5073785

$715,000
03/25/2008

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #854299

—
07/19/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285483171

$335,000

+18.9% / yr

07/15/2004

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #134050

$335,000
06/01/2004

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #134050

—
02/18/2004

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #134050

$339,000
06/21/2002

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #854299

$325,000
04/10/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285486984

$190,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 51 Portsmouth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$560,400Additions$109,100Total$669,500
Tax Record2024$11,910 ($992 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,669 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,669 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt440 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1896ZoningC-2CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:065 L:140

Schools near 51 Portsmouth Avenue

This home is within Exeter School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Main Street School
PublicPK to 2

Lincoln Street Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Cooperative Middle School
Public6 to 8

Exeter High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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51 Portsmouth Avenue is a single family home for sale in Exeter, NH 03833. This property was listed for sale on November 28, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Hobin Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $715,000. It has been on the market for a total of 84 days and was last sold on July 19, 2004. This listing's school districts are Exeter School District, Exeter Region Coop School District. Nearby schools include Main Street School, Lincoln Street Elementary School and Cooperative Middle School. 51 Portsmouth Avenue is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,867 sqft single family home built in 1896.

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