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$4,800 / Month

172 Northwest St

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Portsmouth, NH 03801

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603-964-7000

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    987 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Carriage House
  • Air Conditioning
  • Landscaped
  • Heating Available
172 Northwest St
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About This Home

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Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage located on Northwest Street in Portsmouth’s desirable North End neighborhood. This cozy home offers a bright and comfortable living space with classic New England cottage character. The layout includes a welcoming living area, functional kitchen, and two well-sized bedrooms, making it ideal for a couple, small family, or those looking for a quiet Portsmouth retreat. Enjoy easy access to downtown Portsmouth, local restaurants, shops, and waterfront attractions, while being tucked into a residential neighborhood with convenient access to major routes. The property combines the charm of a cottage-style home with the convenience of city living. Perfect for anyone seeking a simple, comfortable home in one of Portsmouth’s most convenient locations. MLS# 5079888

172 Northwest St is a house located in Rockingham County and the 03801 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portsmouth School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1985

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Carriage House Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

987 Sq Ft Home Property has 1.75 Levels

Listing and Financial Details

Residential Lease

Lot Details

Landscaped

Parking

Gravel Driveway

Utilities

Air Conditioning Heating Available Underground Utilities

Community Details

Contact

  • Listed by Hunter Carey | Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach
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    Prime MLS
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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

Located 30 minutes outside of Boston, the New Hampshire beaches provide a beautiful destination that locals and visitors alike enjoy. The beaches fill with swimmers and sunbathers during the summer, and locals enjoy the neighborhood's serenity in the winter months. The area is well-known for the stunning scenery of nearby state parks, and outdoor aficionados appreciate the many activities the parks provide. The shops and restaurants that line the boardwalk of Hampton Beach stimulate the local economy and add to the festive atmosphere of this community.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of New Hampshire
Drive: 24 min 12.0 mi
Northern Essex Comm. Coll.
Drive: 37 min 27.8 mi
Merrimack College
Drive: 52 min 39.7 mi
University of New England
Drive: 52 min 39.8 mi
172 Northwest St is within 24 minutes or 12.0 miles from University of New Hampshire. It is also near Northern Essex Comm. Coll. and University of New England.
Schools
New Franklin School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
259 Students
Attendance Zone
Eliot Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
307 Students
Nearby
Portsmouth Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
499 Students
Attendance Zone
Robert W Traip Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
279 Students
Nearby
Portsmouth High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,032 Students
Attendance Zone
Childrens House Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
45 Students
Nearby
St Patrick School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
224 Students
Nearby
Kittery Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
5 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

172 Northwest St is near Portsmouth International at Pease, located 3.9 miles or 9 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Durham
Drive: 22 min 11.7 mi
Dover
Drive: 20 min 11.8 mi
Exeter
Drive: 26 min 15.4 mi
Wells
Drive: 29 min 21.7 mi
Newburyport
Drive: 33 min 23.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Portsmouth International at Pease
 Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 172 Northwest St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Gallager''s Place
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Plaza 800
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Malt House Exchange
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
172 Northwest St has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Shoals Marine Laboratory
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
 Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Strawbery Banke Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
John Paul Jones State Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Urban Forestry Center
 Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
172 Northwest St has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Shoals Marine Laboratory, Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, and Strawbery Banke Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
York Hospital
Drive: 17 min 10.3 mi
172 Northwest St is 2.1 miles from Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including York Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Drive: 9 min 2.9 mi
Pease Air Force Base
Drive: 13 min 5.7 mi
Fort Pickering
Drive: 64 min 45.8 mi
172 Northwest St has 3 military bases within 45.8 miles, the nearest is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard which is 2.9 miles away and a 9 minute drive.

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