Single Family for Sale: 12 Ruth Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

4 beds
2 full, 2 half baths
3,263 sqft
$2,989,000
$2,989,000
12 Ruth Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
4 beds
2 full, 2 half baths
3,263 sqft
$2,989,000
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Price:
$2,989,000
$111,000 - 10/23/2025

Type Single Family
Style Cape
Beds 4
Baths 2 full, 2 half baths
Square Feet 3,263 sqft
Lot Size 0.61 acres
Year Built 1990
Taxes Paid $16,359

City Portsmouth
County Rockingham
School District Portsmouth

MLS 5065648
Status Active
DOM 34 days
One of Portsmouth’s rarest waterfront homes, fully remodeled and walkable to town.12 Ruth Street has over 3000 plus of livable space. This desirable .61-acre lot has unsurpassable views of Portsmouth water and skyscape. Situated on a low-trafficked dead-end street that ends at this home, and the conservation land surrounding it is a rare find indeed. The many windows and exterior decks will make you want to purchase binoculars or a telescope for your family's enjoyment of watching the water and land life. This estate-like home is simply magnificent. Current owners have replaced roof, added solar powered heat pumps and central air, replaced flooring and remodelled the entire home from top to bottom.  They also added onto this already fabulous home with a new great room featuring vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace with views of the expansive yard. Upstairs, the primary suite offers sweeping water views, a private deck, a generous walk-in closet (25'2" x 13'10"), and a spa-style bath with a freestanding soaking tub. Four additional bedrooms with multiple bonus spaces ensure room for work, fitness, and relaxation. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The home is located outside of the FEMA flood zone and current owners have applied and are waiting for dock approval. Walk to Portsmouth's vibrant downtown and the West End from this well located location. A rare lot size in a downtown neighborhood. Showings are by appointment only.

Room Features

Bathroom Full 17'5" x 12'8"
Bathroom Full 2 11'3" x 9'6"
Bathroom Half 7'10" x 4'8"
Bathroom Half 2 6'5" x 3'1"
Bedroom 12'3" x 11'4"
Bedroom 2 14'2" x 12'4"
Dining Room 16'9" x 11'4"
Exercise Room 12'7" x 11'0"
Foyer 13'9" x 8'4"
Great Room 23'8" x 17'10"
Kitchen 23'0" x 15'4"
Laundry Room 11'4" x 8'2"
Living Room 28'6" x 25'0"
Media Room 15'9" x 12'7"
Primary BR Suite 34'8" x 15'10"

Lot & Building Features

Appliances Dishwasher, Wine Cooler, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Disposal
Features Interior 1st Floor Laundry, Wood Fireplace, Window Treatment, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Living/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen Island, Gas Fireplace, Dining Area, 3+ Fireplaces
Utilities Cable at Site, Gas On-Site
Construction Clapboard Exterior
Cooling Central AC
Heating Heat Pump
Parking Description Garage, Parking Spaces 6+, On-Site
Sewer Public
Tax Year 2024
Taxes Paid $16,359
Water Public
Basement Description Crawl Space
Foundation Concrete
Lot Description Abuts Conservation, Waterfront, Water View, View, Tidal, Sidewalks, Neighborhood
Roof Architectural Shingle
Features Exterior Deck, ROW to Water, Full Fence
Total Rooms 10
Garage Yes
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2

Community and Schools

Elementary School New Franklin School
Junior High School Portsmouth Middle School
Senior High School Portsmouth High School

Price History of 12 Ruth Street

Date Name Price Difference
10/23/2025 Price Adjustment $2,989,000 3.58%
10/14/2025 Listing Price $3,100,000 N/A
*Information provided by REWS for your reference only. The accuracy of this information cannot be verified and is not guaranteed.

Comparable Properties Sold Near By

Low
$2,100,000
$643 / sqft
Average
$2,546,857
$785 / sqft
High
$3,450,000
$1,094 / sqft

Address City Zip Beds Baths Price Sq. Ft. $/SQFT Sold Date
This Listing Portsmouth 03801 4 4.0 $2,989,000 3,263 $916 N/A
48 Manning Street Portsmouth 03801 4 3.0 $2,745,000 3,388 $810 04/22/2025
183 Portsmouth Avenue New Castle 03854 4 4.0 $3,450,000 3,154 $1,094 05/30/2025
271 Sagamore Avenue Portsmouth 03801 4 4.0 $2,195,000 3,109 $706 05/30/2025
6 Follett Lane Kittery 03905 5 3.0 $2,288,000 3,452 $663 10/15/2025
47 Tower Road Kittery 03904 3 3.0 $2,900,000 3,203 $905 10/07/2025
22 Colonial Lane New Castle 03854 3 4.0 $2,150,000 3,144 $684 09/18/2025
39 Old Bay Road New Castle 03854 3 4.0 $2,100,000 3,267 $643 10/15/2025

Map of 12 Ruth Street, Portsmouth, NH

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Listed by Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth, Candace Azotea & Patrick Carey 603-502-5683
Photo of Candace Azotea
Candace Azotea
Realtor
Direct: 603-502-5683
Office
55 Congress St Suite A
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-1100
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12 Ruth Street (MLS #5065648) is a cape single family home located in Portsmouth, NH. This single family home is 3,263 sqft and on a lot of 26,572 sqft (or 0.61 acres) with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and is 35 years old. This property was listed on 10/14/2025 and has been priced for sale at $2,989,000.

The 4 bedroom single family home at 48 Manning Street in Portsmouth is nearby and sold for $2,745,000 on 04/22/2025. Another nearby 4 bedroom single family home, 271 Sagamore Avenue in Portsmouth sold for $2,195,000 on 05/30/2025.

Nearby zip codes are 00904, 03840, 03870, 03903 and 03904. This property neighbors other cities such as Eliot, Kittery, New Castle, Newington and Rye.

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