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

4 beds
2 full, 2 half baths
3,263 sqft
$3,050,000
$3,050,000
12 Ruth Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 SOLD
4 beds
2 full, 2 half baths
3,263 sqft
$3,050,000
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Selling Price: $3,050,000
Original List Price: $3,100,000
Sold at 98.4% of list price
Sold Date: 12/08/2025

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

City Portsmouth
County Rockingham
School District Portsmouth

MLS 5065648
Status Closed
DOM 33 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 Gas Cooktop, Wine Cooler, Gas Range, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features Interior 3+ Fireplaces, Kitchen/Family, Window Treatment, Living/Dining, Gas Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Natural Light, Primary BR w/ BA, 1st Floor Laundry, Dining Area
Utilities Cable at Site, Gas On-Site
Construction Clapboard Exterior
Cooling Central AC
Heating Heat Pump
Parking Description Parking Spaces 6+, On-Site, Garage
Sewer Public
Tax Year 2024
Water Public
Basement Description Crawl Space
Foundation Concrete
Lot Description Tidal, Abuts Conservation, Sidewalks, Waterfront, Neighborhood, Water View, View
Roof Architectural Shingle
Features Exterior ROW to Water, Full Fence, Deck
Garage Yes

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 $3,050,000 1.61%
10/14/2025 Listing Price $3,100,000 N/A
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Listed by Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth, Candace Azotea & Patrick Carey 603-502-5683
Sold by Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan, Carol O'Donnell 603-232-8282
Photo of Kevin Erikson
Direct: 603-321-9569
Office
14 York Street
York, ME 03909
207-363-4000
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