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609 State St #1, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
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Amenities for 609 State St #1
Features
| Natural Gas | Roof Type: Slate |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Basement | Eleven Units in Building |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
Other
| Exterior Type: Brick Exterior | Four Rooms |
| Hot Water Heating |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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About 609 State St #1
Property Status: Active Located just steps from everything downtown and a single block from the city center, 609 State St. blends Portsmouth's architectural heritage with modern living. Built in 1890, the historic Whipple School is now made up of 11 beautiful condo units. This two-bedroom, two-bath home is the community's only ground-floor residence, combining an easy single-story layout with direct walk-out access to a private backyard patio. The interior pairs historic character with clean, modern upgrades, featuring an open living and dining space ideal for relaxing and hosting dinner parties. The newly updated kitchen includes rich granite countertops, accent tile, under-cabinet lighting, an induction range, and built-in wine storage. Both full bathrooms showcase fresh designer updates, complemented by crisp paint throughout the home. Rare for historic downtown properties, storage is exceptionally abundant, with generous in-home closets and access to shared building facilities. The pet-friendly building makes morning dog walks effortless. Complete with the rare downtown bonus of two designated parking spaces, this home puts Portsmouth's renowned dining, artisanal shops, and cultural destinations right outside your door. Qualified tenant has a credit score of 600 or greater with nothing past due or in collections. Applicants will be asked to show an income at least 2.5 times the monthly rent. Pets negotiable to qualified applicants. Copyright © 2026 PrimeMLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 609 State St #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Extra Storage
- In-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 03801 |
|---|---|
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Portsmouth
2-bedroom apartments at 609 State St #1 cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Portsmouth
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,624 |
| December 2024 | $2,599 |
| January 2025 | $2,843 |
| February 2025 | $2,756 |
| March 2025 | $2,795 |
| April 2025 | $2,943 |
| May 2025 | $2,645 |
| June 2025 | $2,625 |
| July 2025 | $2,640 |
| August 2025 | $2,845 |
| September 2025 | $2,939 |
| October 2025 | $2,778 |
| November 2025 | $2,785 |
| December 2025 | $2,862 |
| January 2026 | $2,864 |
| February 2026 | $2,828 |
| March 2026 | $3,043 |
| April 2026 | $3,231 |
| May 2026 | $3,011 |
| June 2026 | $2,900 |
| July 2026 | $3,068 |
| August 2026 | $3,025 |
| September 2026 | $3,150 |
| October 2026 | $3,087 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$140,000/yr
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Schools near 609 State St #1
Little Harbour School
50 clough dr
portsmouth, NH, 3801
K-5Public
A
Maude H. Trefethen School
142 cranfield st
new castle, NH, 3854
K-6Public
A+
Peep School - Pre School Program
50 clough dr
portsmouth, NH, 3801
PKPublic
Newington Public School
133 nimble hill rd
newington, NH, 3801
K-6Public
Greenland Central School
70 post rd
greenland, NH, 3840
K-8Public
B+
Getting around Portsmouth near 609 State St #1
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 609 State St #1, Portsmouth
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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