Colonial Homes for Sale in Portsmouth, NH

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Portsmouth was a working port before the revolution and it still has the houses to prove it. The South End, Christian Shore and the streets around Strawbery Banke hold eighteenth and early nineteenth century colonials, many within the historic district, some of them on lots barely larger than the footprint. Out toward the Greenland line and Atlantic Heights the colonial label usually means a twentieth century centre entrance house instead. Year built separates them immediately. Great Island Realty knows both ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old are these houses?

They range from the seventeen hundreds to the late twentieth century. The style field marks the form, not the period, so the year built on each listing is what to read.

What does the historic district involve?

Exterior alterations in designated parts of the city need review, which affects windows, siding, roofing and additions on many of the older properties.

What should be checked on an early house?

Sill and frame condition, chimney and roof, knob and tube wiring, heating capacity with original windows, insulation, and any preservation restriction recorded against the deed.