Listed by Betty LaBranche Real Estate, Inc. · Leigh Drapeau · 603-772-3301
Single Family Residence · Newton, NH
5 Whittier Street, Newton, NH
$479,900
Est. $2,427/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Sq Ft
- 2,079
- Built
- 1880
- MLS®
- #5112185
Property Description
Welcome to 5 Whittier Street, a single-family home in Newton, New Hampshire. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,079 square feet of living space, listed at $479,900. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.5-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and 1880 construction. See the listing's full details below, and reach out for a private showing of 5 Whittier Street.
Opportunity awaits with this versatile 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom New Englander situated in the heart of Newton (Newton Junction Village) in need of some TLC. Packed with potential and formerly a multi-family dwelling, the property is currently configured with two distinct living spaces offering instant flexibility for an owner occupied income producing property or multi family living situation with town approval. Live in one section while renovating the second into a compliant Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) under town guidelines, or seamlessly restore the entire layout back to a single-family home. Adding even more value is a detached 2-car garage featuring a large, finished bonus space above ideal for a home office, studio, or workshop. Complete with an intown location, this home provides immediate commuter access to Route 125, Route 108, and the Massachusetts border. Being sold "AS IS". Bring your vision to this property packed with potential!
Location Highlights
5 Whittier Street is a single family residence in Newton, New Hampshire, listed at $479,900. That works out to about $231 per square foot, for a home built in 1880. It has been on the market for 5 weeks.
At this latitude, Newton averages roughly 8.3 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools: Memorial Elementary School (Elementary), Sanborn Regional Middle School (Middle), SanbornReg (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 2,079
- Price / SqFt
- $230.83
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1880
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Newton, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 24
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1880
- Zoning
- 1F RES Village District
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Gravel, Interior Stairs, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
- Flooring
- Laminate, Vinyl
- Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Propane, Oil
- Interior Features
- 1 Fireplace
- Rooms - Total
- 10
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 2,079
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 2,079
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 3,185
Location Information
- School - Elementary
- Memorial Elementary School
- School - High
- SanbornReg
- School - Middle/Jr
- Sanborn Regional Middle School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $9,324
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- White
- Driveway
- Paved
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar, Fieldstone
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- Country Setting, Level, In Town, Near Railroad, Near School(s)
- Lot - Acres
- 0.5
- Lot - SqFt
- 21,780
- Road Frontage Type
- Public Maintained Road
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 125
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Private
- Utilities
- Cable
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, Private
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5112185; Listed by Betty LaBranche Real Estate, Inc. · Leigh Drapeau · 603-772-3301
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $8,158
- 2023
- $7,954
- 2022
- $7,750
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Newton
- 11
- Average list price
- $608,745
- Price range
- $209,900 – $975,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,206/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $2,427
- Property Tax
- $680
- Home Insurance
- $100
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 5 Whittier Street, Newton, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Memorial Elementary School
- Middle
- Sanborn Regional Middle School
- High School
- SanbornReg
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 5 Whittier Street cost?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH is listed for $479,900 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $231 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on September 30, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5 Whittier Street have?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 full and 1 three-quarter) in 2,079 square feet of finished living space.
Does 5 Whittier Street have a basement?
Yes. 5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as gravel, interior stairs, sump pump and unfinished.
What are the key features of 5 Whittier Street?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH: 1 fireplace.
Flooring: laminate and vinyl.
Listed appliances: dryer, electric range, refrigerator, electric stove and washer; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What parking does 5 Whittier Street have?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH has a 2-car garage and a paved driveway.
What school district is 5 Whittier Street in?
The MLS lists these schools for 5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH: Memorial Elementary School (elementary), Sanborn Regional Middle School (middle) and SanbornReg (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 5 Whittier Street still for sale?
Yes. 5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5112185).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 5 Whittier Street listed?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH is listed by Leigh Drapeau of Betty LaBranche Real Estate, Inc. (603-772-3301).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 5 Whittier Street?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH is a single-family home built in 1880.
The MLS lists its style as New Englander, with two stories.
What town is 5 Whittier Street in?
5 Whittier Street is in Newton, New Hampshire 03858, in Rockingham County.
Location notes from the MLS: in town, near railroad and near school(s).
What is the lot size of 5 Whittier Street?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH sits on 0.5 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as country setting and level.
It has 125 feet of road frontage (public maintained road).
Zoning: 1F RES Village District.
What are the annual property taxes for 5 Whittier Street?
Annual property taxes on 5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH are $9,324 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Newton assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 5 Whittier Street have?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH is heated by boiler, forced air, propane and oil, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 5 Whittier Street?
5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well and private; sewer: private.
Electric: 100 amp service and 200+ amp service.
Other utilities: cable.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
How does the price of 5 Whittier Street compare with other Newton listings?
At $479,900, 5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH is priced below the $663,925 median asking price of the 8 single-family homes for sale in Newton on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 5 Whittier Street in person?
To see 5 Whittier Street in Newton, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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