53 Austin Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Portsmouth
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
53 Austin Street,Portsmouth, NH 03801
$3,600,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 7,648 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tony jalbert
Office: tate & foss sotheby's international rlty603-964-8028
MLS#:5095121
Source:PrimeMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$3,600,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$334.63

About this home

The Pickering-Heffenger House c.1804 Live where history was made and where diplomats, dignitaries, and world leaders once gathered. The Pickering-Heffenger House is one of Portsmouth's most significant residences, prominently featured in Richard Candee's Building Portsmouth and John Mead Howells' Architectural History of the Piscataqua. Its most celebrated chapter occurred in 1905 when Dr. Arthur Heffenger, a retired U.S. Navy physician, hosted members of the Russian delegation during negotiations for the historic Portsmouth Peace Treaty. The grandeur of that era remains evident throughout the home with quadruple crown moldings, marble fireplace mantels, soaring ceilings, and extraordinary millwork. Thoughtfully modernized for today's lifestyle, the residence offers a beautifully appointed granite kitchen, wide-board cherry floors, six bedrooms, and six renovated bathrooms that seamlessly blend historic character with modern comfort. The original carriage house and stable have been...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1801
  • Listing ID #:5095121
  • Added:58 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:12
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead, Concrete, Interior, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Living area:7,648 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Baseboard, Hot Water

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt Shingle
  • Year built:1801
  • Building area:7,648 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.4 Acres
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Portsmouth High School
  • Middle school:Portsmouth Middle School
  • Elementary school:Little Harbor School

Utilities

  • Sewer:Public Available

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,600,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$334.63
  • Tax amount:$41,235 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Circuit Breaker(s)

Parking

  • Parking description:Paved Driveway
  • Garage spaces:3
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