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.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$5,500/mo
438 South St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
4beds
1,830sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Wed Oct 15 2025
Small dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
-- Heating
What's special
Large attic storage roomLarge wraparound drivewayOld-world charmCentral airStainless steel appliancesLarge foyerRemodeled bathroom
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Travel times
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
Date | Event | Price |
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9/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500+3.8%$3/sqft |
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6/8/2025 | Listing removed | $5,300$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
5/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,300+9.3%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
6/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,850-3%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||