Portsmouth Homes for Sale

Portsmouth Homes for Sale

Welcome to Portsmouth, New Hampshire – a vibrant coastal gem nestled in Rockingham County. Known for its rich maritime history, Portsmouth boasts a charming blend of historic architecture and modern amenities. With its picturesque waterfront, bustling downtown, and a thriving arts scene, this city is a perfect place for those seeking a lively community with a touch of New England charm.

Portsmouth is renowned for its diverse dining options, unique boutiques, and cultural attractions, including the historic Strawbery Banke Museum and the iconic Prescott Park. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby beaches and scenic trails, while history buffs can explore the remnants of the city’s storied past. The local community is warm and welcoming, making it easy to feel at home in this picturesque setting.

If you’re considering making Portsmouth your home, you’re in luck! The real estate market here offers a variety of homes for sale, catering to different lifestyles and budgets. From charming colonial-style houses to modern condominiums with stunning waterfront views, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking for a luxurious retreat, Portsmouth’s housing options are as diverse as its residents.

With its strong sense of community, excellent schools, and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor adventures, Portsmouth is not just a place to live – it’s a lifestyle. Explore the homes for sale in this enchanting city and discover the perfect spot to create your own New England story. Welcome to Portsmouth, where your dream home awaits!

Newest Portsmouth Homes for Sale

20 Porter St, Portsmouth
$2,775,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5114593 MLS
Open House Saturday 10/24: 10:30am-12noon. Tucked away in the vibrant heart of downtown Portsmouth, this stunning four-story townhome offers a rare blend of urban excitement and secluded tranquility. Positioned between a peaceful tree-lined street and a private gated driveway, the location is truly second to none. Extensively updated in 2021 with thoughtful custom built-ins and high-end finishes throughout, this home is as functional as it is beautiful. The experience begins in an inviting foyer that leads to the main level, where a well-laid-out kitchen features ample storage for the home chef. The bright, airy living room is bathed in natural light thanks to extra windows and opens onto a private balcony, perfect for morning coffee. A formal dining room rounds out this level, offering a sophisticated space for hosting. On the second floor, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and the convenience of a separate laundry room. The entire top floor is reserved for a luxurious primary suite, a true sanctuary featuring a walk-in closet, a private ensuite, and a versatile office space. From this elevated vantage point, enjoy exceptional views of the historic downtown skyline and the iconic church steeple from every window. The lower level adds even more flexibility with a finished space ideal for a home gym or a cozy lounge. Practicality meets luxury with a one-car garage plus an additional assigned parking space within the gated driveway. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Portsmouth living with unparalleled privacy and style.

20 Porter St, Portsmouth

2 Truman Pl, Portsmouth
$859,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5114590 MLS
Welcome to 2 Truman Place, where comfort, space, and neighborhood charm come together! Tucked into Portsmouth’s much-loved Elwyn Park neighborhood, this inviting 4-bedroom ranch sits on a generous .29-acre corner lot and offers the ease of single-level living with plenty of room to gather, relax, and make yourself at home. At the heart of the home, the beautifully updated kitchen features a large island and eye-catching herringbone tile backsplash, flowing naturally into the living room & dining room. It’s an ideal space for morning coffee, weeknight dinners, or gathering with family and friends. Four bedrooms offer wonderful flexibility for family, overnight guests, a home office, or creative pursuits. The primary bedroom includes a convenient en-suite half bath, while the full guest bath features a double vanity. Just beyond, the charming three-season room overlooks the backyard and invites you to slow down, curl up with a good book, and enjoy a little quiet time. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is ready for making memories, from summer cookouts and al fresco dinners on the spacious deck to cozy evenings on the patio. There’s room for gardening, play, pets, and simply enjoying the outdoors. A two-car garage offers everyday convenience, along with additional lofted storage for tools and outdoor gear. The large full basement, with direct outdoor access, provides even more possibilities, whether you envision a workshop, home gym, hobby space, or future finished living area. One of the best parts of calling 2 Truman Place home is the neighborhood itself. Elwyn Park is known for its friendly atmosphere, and wonderful sense of community. The Urban Forestry Center, with its peaceful walking trails and gardens, is just moments away, while downtown Portsmouth’s charming shops, celebrated restaurants, and vibrant waterfront are close by. Come discover a home with room to grow, space to gather, and a location that makes it easy to enjoy all that Portsmouth has to offer.

2 Truman Pl, Portsmouth

1474 Islington St, Portsmouth
$1,490,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5114588 MLS
Welcome to 1474 Islington Street! A beautifully updated three-bedroom Cape with a classic stone wall that fronts the property. This home is ideally located in Portsmouth’s desirable West End, with easy access to the bike trails and within walking distance of all the neighborhood has to offer. Originally built in 1951, this charming house underwent an extensive expansion in 2024, adding newly constructed second and third floors that offer the comfort and feel of new construction while maintaining the character of the original home. The main level features a welcoming living room, kitchen and dining area, a first-floor bedroom and full bath, along with an additional room, perfect for a home office or playroom. A large deck provides outdoor space ideal for grilling and entertaining. The newly constructed second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom with its own bath, an additional bedroom and full bath, convenient second-floor laundry, and a cozy flex room ideal for a nursery or reading nook. The third floor provides a large area perfect for a family or recreation room along with additional storage. The finished lower level is complete with a bathroom, workshop, plenty of storage, room for a home gym, hobbies or other uses to suit your needs. The walkout basement opens to a covered patio and neatly landscaped, fenced in yard. Beautiful hardwood floors, fresh coastal colors and thoughtfully designed living spaces create an inviting home that is truly move-in ready. Located in the Little Harbor School District, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the Portsmouth's West End has to offer, with extensive updates, flexible floor plan and desirable location.

1474 Islington St, Portsmouth

16 Dunlin Way, Portsmouth
$995,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5114188 MLS
Great Opportunity! Enjoy the best of Portsmouth living from this inviting Contemporary Cape, ideally located just minutes from the heart of downtown while offering the comfort and privacy of an established neighborhood. With easy access to I 95, Route 1, shopping, restaurants and the Seacoast, this is an exceptional location for commuters and anyone who wants to stay close to everything Portsmouth has to offer. Inside, the bright and welcoming floor plan offers nearly 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The main level features an open, airy feel with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and a gas fireplace that creates a warm focal point for everyday living and entertaining. A first floor primary suite provides the ease of one level living, complemented by convenient first-floor laundry. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and flexible bonus space offer plenty of options for guests, a home office, fitness area or media room. A three season porch extends the living space outdoors and provides a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy Spring through Fall months. Additional highlights include a two car garage, a full walkout basement that could be finished off for additional living space, owned solar panels and a whole house generator. Set on a landscaped .33 acre lot, this well maintained home combines comfort, flexibility and convenience in a location that puts downtown Portsmouth, commuter routes and all the Seacoast has to offer within easy reach. Easy to show!

16 Dunlin Way, Portsmouth

518 New Castle Ave, Portsmouth
$35,000,000
6 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 5114173 MLS
There are properties that simply cannot be replicated. Privately sited on 7.7 waterfront acres on Portsmouth's coveted Shapleigh Island, 518 New Castle Avenue is a once-in-a-generation New England estate, an extraordinary convergence of scale, privacy, architecture, and waterfront living just moments from the heart of downtown Portsmouth. With 13,450± square feet, this magnificent Shingle Style residence was conceived on a grand scale, pairing timeless coastal architecture with exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated modern living. Georgian-inspired millwork, stately Tuscan columns, intricate wainscoting, and beautifully proportioned interiors create a residence of remarkable presence, while walls of windows capture sweeping water views and an ever-changing maritime landscape. Across 17 rooms, the estate offers 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths, and an impressive collection of formal and informal living spaces equally suited for everyday living and grand-scale entertaining. A newly added balcony overlooking the pool creates an elevated vantage point of the estate's sweeping water views. Beyond the home, manicured grounds descend toward the Piscataqua River, where a private deep-water dock provides direct access to Portsmouth Harbor and the open Atlantic beyond. An attached 3-car garage is complemented by a separate 2-car garage with a finished 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest accommodation above, creating a private and flexible retreat for visitors. Nearly 6,000 square feet of unfinished lower-level space offers exceptional flexibility and storage, while a new roof completed in 2025 represents a significant recent improvement. Yet perhaps the estate's greatest luxury is one that cannot be recreated: complete seclusion across 7.7 waterfront acres while remaining connected to downtown Portsmouth and its cultural, culinary, and coastal lifestyle. 518 New Castle Ave is a landmark NH estate and a rare opportunity to steward one of the region's defining legacy properties.

518 New Castle Ave, Portsmouth

Lot 2 Bergamot Fields, Portsmouth
$1,594,955
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5113742 MLS
Portsmouth new construction, without the postage-stamp lot or cookie-cutter feel. Welcome to Bergamot Fields, a collection of just 5 new homes abutting 17+/- acres of conservation land. This home delivers 4 bedrooms, 2 primary suites, 1 on each floor, a sunroom, loft, mudroom & 2-car garage. Suddenly, "downsizing," "growing" & "staying awhile" can all happen under the same roof. The main level is open where you want it to be, while still giving each space its own identity. The living room centers around a gas fireplace dressed up with custom millwork & built-in window benches with drawer storage, while the sunroom pulls everyday life toward the backyard, adding that extra space you'll wonder how you ever lived without. And the kitchen? Anything but builder-basic. Predictable all-white gives way to layers of Irish Crème cabinetry, warm Hickory Biscotti lowers, Ocean Ridge quartz, glossy Sanddollar tile & polished nickel. Sitting right in the middle of it all: a statement-making Viking gas range in Squall. A panel-ready KitchenAid refrigerator & GE Profile dishwasher disappear into the cabinetry, while natural ash hardwood carries throughout. Upstairs, another primary suite, 2 more bedrooms, a full bath & a loft. Guests, multigenerational living, work-from-home space... you don't have to make the floor plan behave differently than your life does. Outside, Pacific Blue siding, white carriage-style garage doors & a Smoked Oyster front door keep things classic without playing it safe. Energy Star certified construction, natural gas, central A/C, on-demand hot water, city water & sewer, smart-home technology & irrigation bring efficiency & convenience to the details you don't always see. And then there's the part you can't select from a finish board: Portsmouth. Downtown dinners. Morning coffee in Market Square. Waterfront walks. Beach days. The best of the Seacoast within easy reach, with the space and setting that's increasingly hard to find this close to it all.

Lot 2 Bergamot Fields, Portsmouth

2 Melbourne St, Portsmouth
$775,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5113380 MLS
Set in Portsmouth’s sought-after West End, this updated ranch offers the ease of one-level living with the added flexibility of unfinished space above and below. All major systems have been updated, allowing you to settle in with confidence while enjoying a thoughtfully refreshed home. The modern kitchen is both functional and inviting, with abundant cabinetry and storage, plus built-in bench seating that creates a casual eat-in area. Just off the kitchen, the formal dining room provides a natural setting for everyday meals or entertaining. The living room is anchored by an electric fireplace and features a separate accent wall with built-in shelving, adding warmth and definition to the space. Three well-sized bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while the full bathroom includes the convenience of laundry. Outside the main living spaces, the attic and basement provide room to grow, whether you envision finished living space, a home gym, office, playroom, or simply want additional storage. The attached garage enters through the basement; the existing layout offers the possibility to section off portions of the lower level to create even more usable space. And then there’s the West End. One of Portsmouth’s most desirable neighborhoods, it puts you close to the restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shops, and creative businesses that have made the area such a popular part of the city. Spend the morning grabbing coffee, meet friends for dinner or a drink, or head out for a walk and enjoy the neighborhood’s mix of established streets and newer development. It’s a location that gives you the best of Portsmouth without feeling like you’re right in the middle of downtown. This is a home that offers plenty of ways to make it your own in one of Portsmouth’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

2 Melbourne St, Portsmouth

57 Thornton St, Portsmouth
$1,100,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5113378 MLS
Location, Location, Location! Great opportunity in Portsmouth! Cherished by the same family for generations, this lovingly and meticulously maintained home offers water views, a generous lot and an easy walk to downtown. Enjoy the space and privacy of a single-family home with plenty of parking, close to the restaurants, shops and year-round activities that make Portsmouth such a wonderful place to call home. The care this home has received over the years is evident throughout, with newer vinyl windows, newer carpeting, abundant kitchen cabinetry, ample closet space and a comfortable, versatile floor plan. An added first-floor primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and full bathroom provides convenient one-level living. Upstairs are 3 good-sized rooms, 2 Bedroom and a bonus room - full bathroom and pull-down attic storage. Relax on the back deck with views toward Mill Pond and enjoy the lush, spacious backyard with plenty of room to garden, play and entertain. Two sheds provide additional storage. Move in and enjoy this well-cared-for home as it is, add your own personal updates over time, or explore possibilities for expansion, subject to applicable approvals. This combination of a beautifully maintained home, generous yard, water views, neighborhood setting and proximity to downtown Portsmouth is a rare find. A wonderful opportunity to make this well-loved property your own and enjoy everything Portsmouth has to offer for generations to come.

57 Thornton St, Portsmouth

2 Regina Rd, Portsmouth
$1,599,900
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5113275 MLS
Experience refined coastal living in one of Portsmouth's most coveted neighborhoods. Perfectly sited on a rare 3.18 ac city lot, this exceptional 6 bdrm, 4 ba home has been thoughtfully renovated to offer elegance, modern luxury & resort like living. From the moment you enter, the home strikes a beautiful balance between timeless design & comfort. The spectacular chef's kitchen is appointed w/ Wolf & Thermador SS appls, Cambria quartz countertops, large center island & wine cooler making it perfect for everyday living & entertaining! The adjoining LR is bathed in natural light, while the elegant DR & spacious FR w/ a beautifully updated wood fireplace, create warm welcoming spaces to gather. Designed w/ remarkable versatility, the residence offers two luxurious primary suites, including a first-floor retreat w/ dual walk-in closets and spa inspired baths ideal for first floor living or extended guests. Upstairs has another primary en suite & four add'l bdrms. There is first floor laundry w/ storage, mechanical room, mudroom & attached two car garage completing the thoughtfully designed layout. Beyond the interiors, an extraordinary outdoor lifestyle awaits. The expansive entertaining deck overlooks a newly renovated in-ground pool, creating the perfect setting for gatherings, quiet afternoons and al fresco dining. A private tennis court, mature trees, and lush landscaping surround the property, creating a remarkably secluded backyard sanctuary rarely found within the city. Tucked in just off the beaten path yet minutes from vibrant downtown Portsmouth, award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, top rated schools, walking trails and New Hampshire's renowned beaches, this exceptional property also offers convenient access to Boston, Portland and the Seacoast's premier destinations. This is more than a beautifully renovated home, it is a lifestyle. An exceptional combination of privacy and amenities, all in one of Portsmouth’s most desirable settings!

2 Regina Rd, Portsmouth

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