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Once referred to as the 'most Brooklyn neighborhood' in the granite state for its trendy restaurants, thriving arts scene, and urban expansion plans, the West End, Portsmouth NH is the place to be. Many top Seacoast amenities are within walking distance.
The boundaries of this bustling neighborhood vary depending on who you ask, but the general consensus is that it begins at the edge of downtown where Middle Street and Maplewood Avenue intersect (you'll find Jumpin Jay's Fish Cafe and Portsmouth Historical Society here) and stretches west toward Route 33. Bordered by Middle Street to the south and Route 1 By-Pass to the north, the West End's main thoroughfare is Islington Street.
According to the West End Business Association, there are 140 businesses, 5000 residents and 9,518 things to do! Some of its notable commercial and mixed-use spaces include the Malt House Exchange (with Seacoast Sports Club-West End), Plaza 800 (home to Hannaford supermarket, a.k.a. Pic 'n Pay), and Gallagher's Place (where you'll find Street, a local restaurant with a cult-like following). Two of the neighborhood's most popular destinations, Weekender House home furnishings and MISSION fitness studio, are located here as well.
The West End, Portsmouth NH Commercial District has been upgraded by Chinburg Properties with the conversion of two vacant warehouse buildings at Frank Jones Brew Yard into space for 68 apartments, businesses, and restaurants Cornerstone and Botanica. Chinburg's investment includes 92 apartments in the newly constructed Brewery 145, demonstrating their confidence in a strong rental market, real estate asset appreciation and long-term economic vitality.
Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Realty Sales Associate Brett Mulvey comments:
"My father's business has been located on Islington Street for more than 30 years, so I have been keenly aware of the opportunities here. It is wonderful to see the neighborhood improvements becoming a reality."
Sales Associate Brett Mulvey represented the sales of 621 Islington Street units D, E and F in 2019. Unit D sold for $396,500, Unit E for $410,00 and Unit F for $349,900.
Islington Street Corridor
Islington Street is the central artery of the West End, Portsmouth NH. You'll find some of the city's hotspots here, from Turkish coffee house Caffe Kilim to Lexie's Joint (where the mantra is 'Peace, Love + Burgers') and White Heron Tea.
For this analysis, the 'corridor' is comprised of all condos and single-family properties that sit directly on it. Over the last 2 years...
- 49 residential properties sold at an average price of $566,458
- 40 of these sales were condominiums
Islington Creek
Islington Creek is comprised of properties mostly located between Islington Street and North Mill Pond... long an underrated neighborhood, it is in the midst of some significant redevelopment.
Over the last 2 years...
- 49 residential properties sold at an average price of $663,258
- All of these sales were condominiums
Goodwin Park + Cass Street Neighborhoods
The Goodwin Park and Cass Street neighborhoods are ideally tucked between downtown, the Little Harbor area, and the West End, Portsmouth NH Commercial District.
Over the last 2 years...
- 43 residential properties sold at an average price of $628,391
- 75% (33) of these sales were condominiums the remaining were single families (11)
Lafayette Park
Lafayette Park is comprised of homes tucked between Islington, Aldrich, Middle, and Spinney...it's a wonderful neighborhood for walking and admiring the city's most charming stock of bungalows and Capes! And all of the conveniences of the West End, Portsmouth NH Commercial District are just around the corner.
Over the last 2 years...
- 11 residential properties sold at an average price of $591,909
- Only 1 of these sales was a condominium
Sales Associate Brett Mulvey represented the Seller in the sale of 76 Sunset Road for $487,500 in February 2020.
Christian Shore at North Mill Pond
The Christian Shore neighborhood is ideally located where the Northern Tier and West End, Portsmouth NH intersect, along the shore of North Mill Pond. Residents claim it's the best commuter location in the city you can hop on and off the highway without the hassle of traveling through downtown. And those who are lucky enough to have access to the pond rave about the kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at high tide.
Over the last 2 years...
- 32 residential properties sold at an average price of $706,397
- Only 11 of these sales were condominiums
Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Realty Associate Broker Lynne Joyce comments on the Christian Shore neighborhood:
"There's so much to love about this neighborhood...first and foremost, walkability. You can walk your children to New Franklin School in the morning or stroll downtown for dinner. With newer developments like Portwalk Place, downtown is expanding toward this part of the city. People who live here feel there's a genuine sense of community...you really get to know your neighbors."
Sales Associate Katie Fontana represented the Seller in the sale of 267 Cate Street for $835,000 in August 2021.
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