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    144 Washington St Portsmouth, NH 3801

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    $3,300,000

    Landmark Federal-style building in Portsmouth's historic Puddle Dock area.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    7
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 6:02 pm

    Property Features for 144 Washington St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1747

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    Listing Contact
    Tiffany Semprini

    Listing agent Tiffany Semprini

    Listing office The Aland Realty Group, LLC

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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    Overview

    Historic Portsmouth Office Building For Sale

    The Leonard Cotton House, a Portsmouth landmark for over two centuries, is a centerpiece of the historic Puddle Dock area. This Federal-style residence offers views across Strawberry Banke Historic Museum, Prescott Park, and the Piscataqua River. Situated on the corner of Hancock and Washington Streets, the property is a five-minute walk from Market Square. The property features off-street parking with room to construct a garage or carriage house. Genuine moldings, original eight panel doors, and distinctive dental moldings reflect the architectural grace of the mid-18th century. The third floor, with its exposed beams and wide pine floors, provides an inviting private office. The property has served as law offices for over forty years and is currently configured as professional offices. It will serve well for any business seeking immediate prestige in a central Portsmouth location. The property is one of the largest privately owned parcels in Portsmouth’s South End. The location has a walk score of 82, indicating it is very walkable, and a bike score of 56, indicating it is bikeable.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Durbin Law Offices, ... Law Firm Loughlin Peter J Law Firm Colby Gamester Consultant Creed Michael Insurance Agency

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Portsmouth
    County
    Strafford
    State
    New Hampshire
    Longitude
    -70.7541535
    Latitude
    43.0747813

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Landmark Federal-style building in Portsmouth's historic Puddle Dock area.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 144 Washington St Portsmouth, NH.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,300,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Landmark Federal‑style residence in Portsmouth's historic Puddle Dock area.; Sweeping views of Strawberry Banke, Prescott Park, and the Piscataqua River.; One of the largest privately owned parcels in Portsmouth's South End with off‑street parking and room for garage/carriage house.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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