Portsmouth AvenueExeter, New Hampshire Call / text(978) 358-1366

For sale or whole-property lease · Owner direct

3 Portsmouth Avenue: a historic Exeter home for sale or lease.

A circa-1865, two-story Colonial with approximately 3,333 square feet of assessor-reported living area, four bedrooms, three-and-one-half bathrooms, and ten rooms. Offered on a prominent corner with public water and sewer and documented Exeter C-1 district context.

Current as of September 21, 2026.

For sale$799,000Whole-property lease$4,999/month
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Offered directly by Matthew Soper, Owner · Showings by appointment

Wide view of the dark-clad two-story property with two chimneys, leafy trees, and a broad paved area.
Owner-direct offeringExeter, NH
Approx. 3,333 sq ftLiving area
4 BR · 3.5 BARooms
Approx. 0.20 acresSite
Approx. 116 ftFrontage

Choose your path

One property. Two clear opportunities.

Explore the offering that fits your interest, then review the same verified facts and qualifications behind both.

01

Purchase

$799,000

Historic character. Flexible potential. A prominent Exeter corner.

  • Owner-direct offering
  • Approx. 3,333 sq ft assessor-reported
  • Historic Colonial character
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02

Whole-property lease

$4,999/month

A whole-property lease with flexible interior space, public water and sewer, a full unfinished basement, and a prominent corner setting.

  • 12–24 months lease term
  • Unfurnished · utilities not included
  • Pets negotiable
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03

Due diligence

Exeter C-1 district context

  • No specific use represented as approved
  • Town confirmation required
  • Clear buyer and tenant checklist
Understand the opportunity

The property

Room to see the possibilities—facts first.

Current records identify 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 10 rooms across approximately 3,333 square feet of assessor-reported living area. Wide-plank floors, built-ins, multiple hearth features, and varied room proportions reflect the building's long history.

Its corner setting, approximately 116 feet of deed-call frontage, and owner-confirmed physical capacity for up to 7 vehicles create a distinct site presence. Each figure carries a source-specific qualification, collected in the property details.

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Long kitchen with stainless appliances, white cabinetry, stone-pattern counters, plank flooring, and a wood stove.
Kitchen overview
Empty room with wide wood floors, painted built-ins, and a traditional fireplace opening.
Historic architectural character; fireplace operability unknown

Inside and out

See the property as it is.

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Dark-clad two-story side and rear exterior with a red entry door, chimney, fence, and paved parking area. Red-entry exterior and paved areaExterior Long kitchen with stainless appliances, white cabinetry, stone-pattern counters, plank flooring, and a wood stove. Kitchen overviewInterior Wide empty living room with two windows, a radiator, wall sconces, decorative trim, and wood flooring. Living-room scale viewInterior Empty room with wide wood floors, painted built-ins, and a traditional fireplace opening. Architectural detail; fireplace operability unknownInterior Upper landing with wood flooring, a black-and-white stair railing, window, closet, and room doorway. Upper landing and room connectionInterior Large bathroom with a toilet, pedestal sink, mirror, glass shower enclosure, window, and wood floor. Large bathroom with visible glass showerInterior

Understand the layout

Three floor-plan views.

The plans help orient the first and second floors. They use a different measurement method than the assessor and are not surveys or proof of legal room use.

CubiCasa layout diagram of the second floor, with labeled room dimensions and excluded area shown. Second-floor layoutFloor plans CubiCasa overview showing the first-floor and second-floor layouts together. Combined floor-plan overviewFloor plans CubiCasa layout diagram of the first floor, with labeled room dimensions shown. First-floor layoutFloor plans

Straight answers

Questions worth asking early.

Is 3 Portsmouth Avenue offered for sale, for lease, or both?

Both. The current owner-direct asking price is $799,000. The whole-property lease offering is $4,999 per month on a 12- to 24-month term, subject to the stated qualifications and an executed agreement.

Is a commercial use already approved for the building?

No specific use is represented as approved. The property is in Exeter's C-1 district, but any residential, commercial, lodging, community, mixed-use, or other plan must be independently confirmed with the Town and may require multiple approvals.

How much parking is available?

The owner confirms physical capacity for up to seven vehicles. That is not a municipal determination that seven spaces satisfy a particular use, accessible-space requirement, snow-storage plan, or approved site layout.

What is the source of the square-footage figures?

The approximately 3,333-square-foot living-area figure comes from Exeter assessor and historical records. The owner-supplied CubiCasa diagrams use a different measurement definition and report approximately 3,324 square feet of above-grade measured area, including 133 square feet excluded from their 3,191-square-foot GLA. These figures should not be combined.

What rental costs and terms should a prospective tenant expect?

The asking rent is $4,999 per month, with a 12- to 24-month term and a $4,999 security deposit subject to lease type and applicable law. Utilities are not included, the property is offered unfurnished, and pets are negotiable.

How do I request documents or a showing?

Contact Matthew Soper, Owner, by call or text at (978) 358-1366 or by email at johnhenrymayer@gmail.com. Showings are by appointment.

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