About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 51 Portland Street in Lancaster, NH is listed for $350,000 ($164 per sqft). Built in 1864, the home offers 2,137 sqft of living space on a 0.55 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1864
  • 0.55 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1864

Amenities

FireplaceHardwood
Listing Description

Welcome to 51 Portland Street, a beautifully preserved 1861 New Englander that offers the rare combination of historic character, thoughtful modern updates, and genuine income potential. This is a home that tells a story while giving you everything you need for comfortable, flexible living today.

The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths across a warm, well proportioned layout. Formal living and dining rooms are anchored by a cozy fireplace and original built-ins, showcasing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The eat-in kitchen flows easily into a versatile office/den, and a first-floor laundry adds everyday convenience.

Recent upgrades include a 200-amp electrical system, giving today's buyers modern peace of mind alongside the home's timeless charm. What truly sets this property apart is the completely finished, recently updated in-law apartment. Accessed through its own private rear entrance, this fully-equipped unit includes a kitchenette, full bath, bedroom, and living room, move-in ready for rental income, extended family, or a private guest suite.

It also connects internally to the main house, giving buyers the flexibility to use it as additional living space when needed. Outside, enjoy a generous 0.55-acre village lot with 122 feet of road frontage, an attached one-car garage, and a separate workshop which is heated with it's own pellet stove, perfect for winter hobbies, storage, or a home-based business.

Solid wood-frame construction with clapboard exterior and a durable metal roof reflect a home built to last, and now updated to match. Ideally situated within walking distance of downtown Lancaster's shops, restaurants, and community amenities, and served by the White Mountain Regional School District, this property offers small-town charm with everyday convenience.

Whether you're drawn to the historic details, the income-generating apartment, or simply the move-in-ready condition, 51 Portland Street is a rare find in today's market.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,872/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$253
Interest$1,517
Insurance$102

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

51 Portland Street

Lancaster, NH 03584

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling FanDining Area1 FireplaceIn-Law/ADUIn-Law Suite1st Floor Laundry

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodWood

Construction

Post and Beam

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

DrivewayGarage

Heating

Oil

Appliances

Electric CooktopDishwasherDryerElectric StoveElectric Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 51 Portland Street is listed at $350,000 ($164/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,872 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1864, 0.55 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, 1 Fireplace. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Dino Amato.

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Dino Amato

Agent at Real Broker NH, LLC

Listed by Real Broker NH, LLC · Broker phone: (855) 450-0442 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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51 Portland Street, Lancaster, NH 03584

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