New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth Downtown Portsmouth

$2,650 / Month

241 Middle Street Unit 9

Portsmouth, NH 03801

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603-583-1000

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

866 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Wood Flooring
Loft
Corner Lot
Storm Windows
Woodwork
Tile Flooring

241 Middle Street Unit 9

About This Home

$2,650 deposit, Available Now

The Jones-Sinclair House - A rare opportunity to rent a one-bedroom apartment in this iconic former mansion, once home to Emma Jones-Sinclair and Charles Sinclair, daughter and son-in-law of Frank Jones; famed local entrepreneur, politician, and brewery magnate. This third-floor tower unit offers soaring eleven foot ceilings, tall windows making the unit exceptionally sunny and bright, detailed crown molding, and a private interior stairwell to access to the buildingâ€™s turret - providing a cozy bonus space with sweeping views of downtown Portsmouth which would make a great reading nook or office. Features include a very large kitchen with gas range and dishwasher, spacious living room area and a full bathroom with a clawfoot tub and shower. Located just steps from Market Square in one of Portsmouthâ€™s most admired historic buildings, with a grand foyer, original stained-glass window, and sweeping staircase. Coin-op laundry in basement. Offsite, off street parking available (max two cars) at an additional $100/mo per car. This is a no pet, no smoking and no open flame building. Rent includes water/sewer; tenant pays electric, gas heat, cable, internet, and phone. This unit rarely becomes available in this iconic building. Shown by appointment only. MLS# 5073805

241 Middle Street is an apartment community located in Rockingham County and the 03801 ZIP Code.

* 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 1867

Basement

Walk-Out Basement Interior and Exterior Basement Entry Basement Storage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Design

Slate Roof Brick Exterior Construction Apartment Fixer Upper Membrane Roofing Brick Foundation Concrete Foundation

Home Security

Storm Windows

Interior Spaces

Loft Woodwork 866 Sq Ft Home Property has 1 Level

Kitchen

Electric Range Microwave

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,650 12 Month Lease Term Tenant pays for electricity, heat, internet service, TV service Rent includes hot water, sewer, water Residential Lease

Location

Property is near shops

Lot Details

Corner Lot Level Lot

Parking

Off-Site Parking Paved Parking

Schools

Little Harbor Elementary School Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth High School

Utilities

Radiator No Cooling Cable TV Available Electric Water Heater Heating System Uses Natural Gas Gas Available at Street

Community Details

Amenities

Coin Laundry Door to Door Trash Pickup

Overview

The Jones Sinclair House Subdivision

Recreation

Snow Removal

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,650

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Patrick Carey | Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye
Phone Number
Contact
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Prime MLS

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City - Portsmouth

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, combines historic architecture with coastal New England living. This seaport community of approximately 22,000 residents features a walkable downtown showcasing preserved Colonial and Federal-style buildings. The rental market reflects Portsmouth's appeal, with average monthly rents ranging from $1,868 for studios to $2,585 for three-bedroom homes, showing a steady annual increase of 2.45%. The Downtown district features restored brick Federalist buildings with apartment communities, while the waterfront area near Prescott Park offers Piscataqua River views. The West End neighborhood provides a mix of historic and contemporary rental options with convenient access to downtown amenities.

Portsmouth's maritime heritage remains evident throughout the city, anchored by the Strawbery Banke Museum, where preserved historic homes tell four centuries of American history.

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Amenities

Basement

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of New Hampshire	Drive:	26 min	12.6 mi
Northern Essex Comm. Coll.	Drive:	39 min	28.4 mi
University of New England	Drive:	52 min	40.0 mi
Merrimack College	Drive:	54 min	40.4 mi

241 Middle Street Unit 9 is within 26 minutes or 12.6 miles from University of New Hampshire. It is also near Northern Essex Comm. Coll. and University of New England.

Transportation

241 Middle Street Unit 9 is near Portsmouth International at Pease, located 4.5 miles or 10 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Durham	Drive:	24 min	12.3 mi
Dover	Drive:	22 min	12.4 mi
Exeter	Drive:	27 min	16.0 mi
Wells	Drive:	29 min	21.9 mi
Newburyport	Drive:	35 min	24.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Portsmouth International at Pease	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 241 Middle Street Unit 9.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Malt House Exchange	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Plaza 800	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Gallager''s Place	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

241 Middle Street Unit 9 has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Strawbery Banke Museum	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Shoals Marine Laboratory	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
John Paul Jones State Historic Site	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Urban Forestry Center	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi

241 Middle Street Unit 9 has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Strawbery Banke Museum, and Shoals Marine Laboratory.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Portsmouth Regional Hospital	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
York Hospital	Drive:	17 min	10.5 mi

241 Middle Street Unit 9 is 1.7 miles from Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including York Hospital.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi
Pease Air Force Base	Drive:	14 min	5.7 mi
Fort Pickering	Drive:	65 min	46.4 mi

241 Middle Street Unit 9 has 3 military bases within 46.4 miles, the nearest is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard which is 2.3 miles away and a 7 minute drive.