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Open 9/14
Patrick Dillon of Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH Off: 603-334-1900
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281 Dennett St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

  • $925,000
  • 3 Bd
  • 2 Ba
  • 1,848 Sqft
  • $501/Sqft
  • Est: $790K - $1.02M
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Property details

AVM Estimate $909,000
Movoto Estimate $942,985 Calculated By Movoto
Lot Size 3,920 Sqft
Built 1892
Garage Spaces 1
Neighborhood West End
GreatSchool Score 7/10 to 8/10

About 281 Dennett St

  • Hardwood floors
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Deck
  • Natural light
  • Dining area
  • Quartz countertops
  • Built ins
  • Detached garage
  • Pond
  • Modern kitchen
Located in the desirable North Mill Pond neighborhood, this classic New Englander offers a prime location within walking distance (.7 miles!) to Downtown Portsmouth, the West End, and New Franklin School. At the heart of the home is a modern kitchen and dining room space outfitted with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating, opening to a dining area with custom built-ins. Have your morning coffee in a bright and airy living room filled with natural light. A ¾ bath and laundry space complete the first floor before leading out to a back deck. Hardwood flooring flows seamlessly throughout from the main level to the second floor, where you’ll find three full bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished third floor offers a flexible space with built-in shelving—perfect for a home office, studio, or additional living area. Ample parking is available between off-street in the front, or within your detached garage that includes a storage bump-out. Don’t miss the chance to call this exceptional property and Portsmouth neighborhood your next home! Showings begin at open house on Saturday 9/13/25 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM and Sunday 9/14/25 10:00 AM - 12:00PM.
Listing Agent - Patrick Dillon; Listing Agent Contact: Off: 603-334-1900; Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH, MLS#5060658 last updated 18 hours ago. Movoto checked PrimeMLS for data 1 hour ago.

Additional property details

Overview
Cooling/AC None
Levels/Style 3
Status Active
MLS # 5060658
Type Residential, Single Family
Lot Size (SqFt) 3920
Lot Size (Acres) 0.09
Foreclosure Y/N No
Year Built 1892
Construction Status Existing
Interior
# Full Bath 1
# Three-Quarter Bath 1
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Bedrooms 3
Basement Yes, Interior, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 8
Exterior
Roof Shingle
# Garage Spaces 1
Driveway Paved
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public
Electricity Circuit Breaker(s)
Utilities None
Location
County NH-Rockingham
Elementary School New Franklin School
Middle School Portsmouth Middle School
High School Portsmouth High School
School District Portsmouth
Directions Maplewood Or Woodbury To Dennett
Zoning GRA

Key insights

lower list price
Listed for $925,000, $90K less (9%) than nearby homes
higher value
9% more valuable and 160 more sqft for the same price
days on market
3 days on the market, compared to 53 days typically spent now
below market median
Listed for $925K, $10K (1%) below Portsmouth median
Statistics calculated by Movoto

Around the neighborhood

Foodie

48

Pets

78

Walkable

64

Kids

61

New Franklin School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10
Portsmouth Middle School
public School, Grades 6-8
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Portsmouth High School
public School, Grades 9-12
GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Real Estate
  • NH
  • Rockingham County
  • Portsmouth
  • 03801
  • West End
  • 281 Dennett St

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