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Single family home for sale at 139 Thornton St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | MLS# 5087045 | Listing updated on 2026-07-09
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Listed by: Becky Vardell | The Aland Realty Group (603) 501-0463

$699,900

Monthly Est:$3,484

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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,896sqft

139 Thornton St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

$3,484/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1890

  • $-- HOA

  • 3,485 sqft lot

  • $369/sq.ft

Description

Rich in character and timeless appeal, this stately New Englander located in the heart of Portsmouth’s desirable Creek neighborhood, offers classic charm and the perfect canvas for your vision. With a little TLC and thoughtful updates, this property can truly shine. Ideal for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to customize their dream home. The inviting wrap-around porch provides the perfect setting for morning coffee or unwinding at sunset. Inside, original details and solid craftsmanship have been preserved, showcasing the home’s exceptional bones. Highlights include a classic entryway with original newel post, high ceilings, a charming Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry, and a generously sized Dining Room with built-in hutch. A convenient three-quarter Bath completes the first floor. On the second level, you’ll find three Bedrooms and full bath. A versatile pass through room, ideal for a home office or writing nook, leads to a finished walk-up third floor with skylights, offering additional flexible living space. The full basement with walk-out provides ample storage, while the attached utility shed offers opportunity for potential garage with expansion above. Perfectly situated between Downtown and the West End, and just minutes from New Franklin Elementary and Pine Street Playground, this location offers both convenience and community. An excellent opportunity to restore and personalize a classic home in one of Portsmouth’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

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  • Listing updated: July 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm
  • Source: NEREN/Prime MLS-NH | MLS#: 5087045 NEREN/Prime MLS-NH

Property Details

  • Status

    Active Under Contract

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Nh Rockingham County

  • City

    Portsmouth

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1890

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,896 sqft

  • Lot Size

    3,485 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    NEREN/Prime MLS

  • MLS Number

    5087045

  • MLS Status

    (31) Under Contract - Active Under Contract

  • Days on Market

    158

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Interior Features

    Natural Light, Skylight, Walk In Closet(s), Walkup Attic

  • Cooling

    None

  • Flooring

    Hardwood, Vinyl

  • Heating

    Oil

  • Exterior Features

    Garden, Covered Porch

  • Appliances

    Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1890

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Property Condition

    Existing

  • Roof

    Asphalt Shingle

  • Architectural Style

    New Englander

  • Foundation Details

    Fieldstone

  • Construction Materials

    Wood Frame, Asbestos

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Basement

    Full, Unfinished, Walkout, Interior Access

  • Utilities

    Cable Connected, Gas On Site

  • Electric

    100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Knob And Tube

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Corner Lot, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Hospital, Near School(s)

Price History

DateEventPrice

07/09/2026

Source: mls_logoNEREN/Prime MLS-NH #5087045

Contingent (Active Under Contract)

$699,900

$369/sqft

06/28/2026

Source: mls_logoNEREN/Prime MLS-NH #5087045

Listed for Sale

$699,900

$369/sqft

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