New Hampshire
Portsmouth
72 Summer Street

$949,000

72 Summer Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,384 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1800
2,178sqft lot
1 car garage
$398/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

This listing courtesy of Liz Levey-Pruyn, The Aland Realty Group

Lovingly maintained c.1800 Colonial set on a desirable & sunny corner lot in Portsmouth’s Little Harbor neighborhood. Rich in period detail, this home features original wide pine floors, historic window shutters, crown moldings, high ceilings, hand-hewn beams, the shop-keepers doorbell and charming built-ins, nooks, and curved walls. The refreshed kitchen offers new lower cabinets, high end appliances, and an improved layout—ready for the next owner to complete finishing touches. A newly added first-floor half bath and laundry w/soap stone sink adds modern convenience. The cozy dining room features a vaulted ceiling w/beams and a working Rumford fireplace, while the tiled sunroom offers natural light and overlooks a private pocket garden and patio—an ideal retreat in the heart of town. This home also offers ample closet space, easy access attic, a dry basement and a one-car garage. Recent updates include a new roof, gutters, and a concrete basement floor with vapor barrier. Close to downtown Portsmouth, the West End, and Peirce Island with public pool, boat launch, trails, and dog park. Also, near Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke, public tennis and pickleball courts, the Farmer’s Market, and City Hall. One hour to Boston, Portland & ski country. Recipient of the 2015 Portsmouth Advocates Preservation Award.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: May 16, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: The Aland Realty Group : 603-501-0463
Listing Agent:: Liz Levey-Pruyn : 603-502-7014
MLS ID:: 5041464

General: Dining AreaFireplace - WoodKitchen IslandNatural LightSoaking TubStorage - IndoorLaundry - 1st FloorAttic - Walkup
Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRange - ElectricRefrigeratorWasherStove - ElectricWater Heater - Off Boiler
Basement: BulkheadConcrete Floor
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: None
Heating: OilHot WaterRadiator

This listing courtesy of Liz Levey-Pruyn, The Aland Realty Group

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Location

Schools Nearby

Little Harbour School

50 Clough Dr Ste 1, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

Grades KG-5

0.66 miles away

Portsmouth Middle School

155 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

Grades 6-8

0.22 miles away

Portsmouth High School

50 Andrew Jarvis Dr, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

Grades 9-12

0.89 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.