Ad #7872529
MLS #5095216
The Pickering-Heffenger House c.1804 Live where history was made
53 Austin St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
$3,600,000
10Beds
7Baths
7,648Sqft
0.400Acres
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The Pickering-Heffenger House c.1804 Live where history was made and where diplomats, dignitaries, and world leaders once gathered. The Pickering-Heffenger House is one of Portsmouth's most significant residences, prominently featured in Richard Candee's Building Portsmouth and John Mead Howells' Architectural History of the Piscataqua. Its most celebrated chapter occurred in 1905 when Dr. Arthur Heffenger, a retired U.S. Navy physician, hosted members of the Russian delegation during negotiations for the historic Portsmouth Peace Treaty. The grandeur of that era remains evident throughout the home with quadruple crown moldings, marble fireplace mantels, soaring ceilings, and extraordinary millwork. Thoughtfully modernized for today's lifestyle, the residence offers a beautifully appointed granite kitchen, wide-board cherry floors, six bedrooms, and six renovated bathrooms that seamlessly blend historic character with modern comfort. The original carriage house and stable have been transformed into three residences consisting of two one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment, creating flexibility for guests, extended family, rental income, or staff accommodations. Perhaps most compelling are the property's future possibilities. It can continue as one of Portsmouth's great private estates, become a multi-generational family compound, or be thoughtfully repositioned as a condominium conversion opportunity. An existing inn license also creates potential for boutique hospitality, subject to approvals. Situated along tree-lined Austin Street and just steps from downtown Portsmouth, this is more than a home-it's an opportunity to own, preserve, and redefine one of the Seacoast's truly iconic properties.
Property Features
10 Beds
7 Baths
7,648 Sqft
Built in 1801
0.400 Acres
3 Stories
Garage, Open, Driveway
Siding: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
Shingle Roof
Baseboard, Natural Gas
$41,235 / yr property tax
Rockingham County
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Tony Jalbert
Jalbert Realty Inc.
603-964-8028
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Listing Agent: Tony Jalbert 603-964-8028
Broker: Jalbert Realty Inc. 603-964-8028 Listing Site
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.
Broker: Jalbert Realty Inc. 603-964-8028 Listing Site
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.
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$3,600,000
10
Beds
7
Baths
7,648
Sqft
53 Austin St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
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MLS# 5095216
The Pickering-Heffenger House c.1804 Live where history was made
$3,600,000
53 Austin St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
10
Beds
7
Baths
7,648
Sqft
0.400
Acres
$3,600,000
53 Austin St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
10 Beds
7 Baths
7,648 Sqft
0.400 Acres
The Pickering-Heffenger House c.1804 Live where history was made and where diplomats, dignitaries, and world leaders once gathered. The Pickering-Heffenger House is one of Portsmouth's most significant residences, prominently featured in Richard Candee's Building Portsmouth and John Mead Howells' Architectural History of the Piscataqua. Its most celebrated chapter occurred in 1905 when Dr. Arthur Heffenger, a retired U.S. Navy physician, hosted members of the Russian delegation during negotiations for the historic Portsmouth Peace Treaty. The grandeur of that era remains evident throughout the home with quadruple crown moldings, marble fireplace mantels, soaring ceilings, and extraordinary millwork. Thoughtfully modernized for today's lifestyle, the residence offers a beautifully appointed granite kitchen, wide-board cherry floors, six bedrooms, and six renovated bathrooms that seamlessly blend historic character with modern comfort. The original carriage house and stable have been transformed into three residences consisting of two one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment, creating flexibility for guests, extended family, rental income, or staff accommodations. Perhaps most compelling are the property's future possibilities. It can continue as one of Portsmouth's great private estates, become a multi-generational family compound, or be thoughtfully repositioned as a condominium conversion opportunity. An existing inn license also creates potential for boutique hospitality, subject to approvals. Situated along tree-lined Austin Street and just steps from downtown Portsmouth, this is more than a home-it's an opportunity to own, preserve, and redefine one of the Seacoast's truly iconic properties.
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HOME DETAILS
10 Beds
7 Baths
7,648 Sqft
Built in 1801
0.400 Acres
3 Stories
EXTERIOR
Garage, Open, Driveway
Siding: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
Shingle Roof
INTERIOR
Baseboard, Natural Gas
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
$41,235 / yr property tax
Rockingham County
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Listing Agent: Tony Jalbert 603-964-8028
Broker: Jalbert Realty Inc. 603-964-8028 Listing Site
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.
Broker: Jalbert Realty Inc. 603-964-8028 Listing Site
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.
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