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    $5,500/mo

    438 South St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    4beds
    1,830sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available Wed Oct 15 2025
    Small dogs OK
    Air conditioner, central air
    In unit laundry
    Attached garage parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Large attic storage roomLarge wraparound drivewayOld-world charmCentral airStainless steel appliancesLarge foyerRemodeled bathroom
    This beautiful and historic four+ bedroom, three-story, 1800SF home is in the Little Harbor neighborhood of Portsmouth. Walk to Little Harbor Elementary in just 2 minutes with no streets to cross! It is a quick walk to the: Farmers Market, City Hall, Playgrounds, Library, Middle School, Market Square, Prescott Park, the waterfront and everything else our downtown has to offer. Enter the home through large Foyer with open turned staircase. Nice sized Living room and Dining room (seats 8-10 comfortably), eat-in Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, and small Mudroom complete the first level. Second Floor has Four Bedrooms and remodeled bathroom with marble floor, white subway tile, and claw foot tub/shower. Third Floor has a Den / possible 5th Bedroom with two closets and window seat plus a large attic storage room. Large wraparound driveway with parking for 5+ cars and a one car detached garage. There is a storage shed in the back yard and also plenty of additional storage in the basement. The home is full of old-world charm (pocket doors, beautifully restored woodwork, wood flooring throughout, bay windows, picture rail moldings, front and back staircases), and updated with modern systems (high-efficiency gas forced hot air furnace with central air, new electrical, recessed lighting, in-ceiling speakers in LR and DR). Stainless steel appliances. Available mid October. $5,500 per month plus utilities. Security Deposit ($5,500) plus first month's rent due at lease signing. 1 Year Lease required. No smoking. Renter is responsible for all utilities.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Mud Room, Office
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Attic: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Balcony, High-speed Internet Ready, Lawn, Living room, No Utilities included in rent, Stainless steel appliances, Vintage
    Details
    • Parcel number: PRSMM0112B0001L

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/26/2025Listed for rent$5,500+3.8%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/8/2025Listing removed$5,300$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/20/2025Listed for rent$5,300+9.3%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/26/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    6/28/2022Listed for rent$4,850-3%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager

    Neighborhood: 03801