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Auction #149-1

19-Acre Commercial Development Site

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  • Auction #
    149-1
  • Lot Size:
    ±19.52 acres
  • Transaction Fee:
    5% (Min US $25,000)

19-Acre Commercial Development Site

Land For Sale in Portsmouth, NH

Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801

FRE is pleased to present this Online Auction Plus Event (allows for contingencies) for 19.52 Acres Development Land Road, Portsmouth, NH.


Located on a major commercial corridor providing immediate market access and proximity to major area retailers.



Property Highlights:

  • 19.52 Acres: Mass development parcel in a high-demand Seacoast market.

  • Utility Infrastructure: All key utilities are available at the site, including City water, sewer, natural gas (Northern Utilities), and electricity (PSNH)

  • Flexible Zoning (GO Zone): General Use designation permits a diverse array of uses.

    • Supports high-density residential, potential for a 144-unit multi-family housing project, aligning development with regional housing demand goals.


  • Major Commercial Access: Frontage on U.S. Route 1 (Lafayette Road), a major commercial artery.

    • Access to the individual lots is proposed to be via a one-way private road connecting to White Cedar Boulevard. In 1998, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation agreed to issue a drive permit that will allow common access to Lots 1 and 2 from Lafayette Road.


  • Expansion of Buildable Land: City of Portsmouth has approved the Prime Wetland Redelineation for (Lots 1 & 2) providing additional ±6-7 buildable acreage -see Prime Wetland Redilineation document.

    • Timeline to Final Approval: Final State of NH (NHDES) approval is anticipated in Q1, 2026.

    • Immediate Upside: Plans are in the initial stages to secure the wetlands designation removal for Lots 4 & 5 for an additional ±2.7 acres -see Prime Wetland Redilineation document.


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This is an Auction Plus event in which a financing contingency is permitted. On the bid form you will be asked to include financing details.

For further details about Financing, please read the Terms and Conditions of Sale located in the Documents section or contact the FRE.com Support Team.

All information contained on this website or otherwise communicated, is from sources deemed reliable, but has not been verified for accuracy or completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. It is presented "as is," and is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or its agents including but not limited to the Listing Broker, LFC Communications, Inc. and LFC Marketing Services, Inc. Buyers shall rely entirely on their own judgment, research and inspection of the asset, and are encouraged to independently verify information and to consult with appropriate legal, financial and other advisors and real estate specialists.

Conditions may be included with your bid

BID DEADLINE:   Dec 11 5:00 pm EST
Minimum Bid: US $1,500,000
Required bid deposit: US $1,000
Auction Plus bids are sealed (not displayed).
Valeria Vazquez Auction Manager The Future of Real Estate (FRE) (949) 706-6119 Vvazquez@fre.com
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Bid Deadline: Dec 11 5:00 pm EST
19-Acre Commercial Development Site
Land For Sale in Portsmouth, NH
Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Auction # 149-1

Conditions may be included with your bid

Bid Deadline:
Dec 11 5:00 pm EST
Minimum Bid
US $1,500,000
Required bid deposit
US $1,000
Required bid deposit: US $1,000 How to Bid
Auction Plus bids are sealed (not displayed).
Property Details
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • Property Type: Land
  • Lot Size: ±19.52 acres
  • Transaction Fee: 5% (Min US $25,000)

FRE is pleased to present this Online Auction Plus Event (allows for contingencies) for 19.52 Acres Development Land Road, Portsmouth, NH.


Located on a major commercial corridor providing immediate market access and proximity to major area retailers.



Property Highlights:

  • 19.52 Acres: Mass development parcel in a high-demand Seacoast market.

  • Utility Infrastructure: All key utilities are available at the site, including City water, sewer, natural gas (Northern Utilities), and electricity (PSNH)

  • Flexible Zoning (GO Zone): General Use designation permits a diverse array of uses.

    • Supports high-density residential, potential for a 144-unit multi-family housing project, aligning development with regional housing demand goals.


  • Major Commercial Access: Frontage on U.S. Route 1 (Lafayette Road), a major commercial artery.

    • Access to the individual lots is proposed to be via a one-way private road connecting to White Cedar Boulevard. In 1998, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation agreed to issue a drive permit that will allow common access to Lots 1 and 2 from Lafayette Road.


  • Expansion of Buildable Land: City of Portsmouth has approved the Prime Wetland Redelineation for (Lots 1 & 2) providing additional ±6-7 buildable acreage -see Prime Wetland Redilineation document.

    • Timeline to Final Approval: Final State of NH (NHDES) approval is anticipated in Q1, 2026.

    • Immediate Upside: Plans are in the initial stages to secure the wetlands designation removal for Lots 4 & 5 for an additional ±2.7 acres -see Prime Wetland Redilineation document.


City of Portsmouth NH | Geographic Information Systems

View Demographic Information for Portsmouth, NH
Downloadable Documents
Property Viewing

Property Viewing

If you would like to visit this property or any other property in this auction event, you are required to execute and electronically submit a Temporary Access Agreement.

If you visit this property or any other property without first executing a Temporary Access Agreement, you will be trespassing. Please don’t trespass on any properties.

Start Temporary Access Agreement
Financing

Financing

This is an Auction Plus event in which a financing contingency is permitted. On the bid form you will be asked to include financing details.

For further details about Financing, please read the Terms and Conditions of Sale located in the Documents section or contact the FRE.com Support Team.

Contact Us
Valeria Vazquez Auction Manager The Future of Real Estate (FRE) (949) 706-6119 E: Vvazquez@fre.com

All information contained on this website or otherwise communicated, is from sources deemed reliable, but has not been verified for accuracy or completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. It is presented "as is," and is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or its agents including but not limited to the Listing Broker, LFC Communications, Inc. and LFC Marketing Services, Inc. Buyers shall rely entirely on their own judgment, research and inspection of the asset, and are encouraged to independently verify information and to consult with appropriate legal, financial and other advisors and real estate specialists.

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