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179 Pleasant ST Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Key Details
Sold Price $2,600,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,239 sqft
Price per Sqft $359
MLS Listing ID 4516050
Sold Date 12/28/17
Style Carriage,Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Three Quarter Bath 1
Construction Status Existing
Year Built 1784
Annual Tax Amount $35,205
Tax Year 2015
Lot Size 0.920 Acres
Acres 0.92
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Historic 1784 home of Captain Thomas Thompson, one of the first naval officers commissioned by the Continental Congress. Capt. Thompson commanded the Frigate USS Raleigh, which was built on Badgerâs Island in 1776. The USS Raleigh is depicted on the NH State Seal. The 5,692 SF home has always been in private ownership and retains the aesthetic, architectural heritage of the period. Contiguous buildings include a shed, barn and a renovated 5+ room carriage house with 1,547 SF. Corporate meetings, nonprofit philanthropic initiatives and political gatherings have taken place in the parlor. National and local politicians, well-known film and theatre personalities and international dignitaries have been guests of honor at these events. Historic neighboring properties include; The Governor John Langdon House and Strawbery Banke. This home has history, legacy, presence and yet, there are still stories to be written. Are you the next author? Are you the next steward of this magnificent Portsmouth property?
Location
State NH
County Nh-rockingham
Area Nh-Rockingham
Zoning MRO
Rooms
Basement Entrance Interior
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen Island, Master BR w/ BA
Heating Gas - Natural
Cooling Multi Zone
Flooring Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
Equipment Security System
Exterior
Exterior Feature Wood
Parking Features Attached
Garage Description Parking Spaces 6+
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description City Lot, Landscaped
Story 2.5
Foundation Concrete
Sewer Public
Water Public
Construction Status Existing
Schools
High Schools Portsmouth High School
School District Portsmouth
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