Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Michael Whitney · 603-610-8500
Single Family Residence · Portsmouth, NH
26 Van Buren Avenue, Portsmouth, NH
$649,900
$679,900 · changed Sep 24, 2026
Est. $3,286/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Sq Ft
- 1,636
- Built
- 1959
- MLS®
- #5103483
Property Description
Buyers searching Portsmouth, New Hampshire will want a look at 26 Van Buren Avenue — a single-family home asking $649,900. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,636 square feet of living space. Homes like this trade on the fundamentals: space, privacy and a New Hampshire address that works year-round. Also on the sheet: a 0.23-acre lot, garage parking for 1 and 1959 construction. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.
Spacious 4-Bedroom Elwyn Park Ranch | Rare Gas Utilities | Prime Location Welcome to 26 Van Buren Avenue, a rare find in Portsmouth's highly desirable Elwyn Park neighborhood. As one of the few properties in the area offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,636 square feet of single-level living above grade, this expanded ranch delivers an exceptional layout designed for effortless living and entertaining. Inside, classic hardwood floors flow through generous, light-filled living and dining rooms that easily accommodate both quiet evenings and large gatherings. A standout feature of this residence is its connection to natural gas utilities- a major, rare benefit available to only a select few homes in the entire neighborhood. Everyday convenience continues outside with dual driveways providing ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles and guests. Unbeatable location advantages top it all off: you are positioned just yards away from the neighborhood elementary school and playground, with downtown Portsmouth, major commuter routes, and coastal beaches all just minutes from your front door. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a uniquely oversized ranch in one of Portsmouth’s most established and friendly communities.
Location Highlights
26 Van Buren Avenue is a single family residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $649,900. That works out to about $397 per square foot, for a home built in 1959. It has been on the market for 3 months.
At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
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
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,636
- Price / SqFt
- $397.25
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1959
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 74
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1959
- Zoning
- SRB
Interior Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Unfinished
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water
- Rooms - Total
- 8
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,636
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,636
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 2,791
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $6,871
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- One
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Paved
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 1
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near School(s)
- Lot - Acres
- 0.23
- Lot - SqFt
- 10,019
- Road Frontage Type
- Public Maintained Road
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 190
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5103483; Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Michael Whitney · 603-610-8500
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $11,048
- 2023
- $10,772
- 2022
- $10,496
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 Portsmouth
- 124
- Average list price
- $1,116,133
- Price range
- $425,000 – $2,775,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,342/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $3,286
- Property Tax
- $921
- Home Insurance
- $135
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.
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Questions About This Listing
How big is 26 Van Buren Avenue?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1,636 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 26 Van Buren Avenue?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $649,900 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $397 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on August 5, 2026.
Where is 26 Van Buren Avenue located?
26 Van Buren Avenue is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, in Rockingham County.
Location notes from the MLS: near shopping and near school(s).
How much land comes with 26 Van Buren Avenue?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH sits on 0.23 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as corner lot.
It has 190 feet of road frontage (public maintained road).
Zoning: SRB.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
How much are the property taxes on 26 Van Buren Avenue?
Annual property taxes on 26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH are $6,871 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 Portsmouth assessing office.
How is 26 Van Buren Avenue heated?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is heated by boiler and hot water, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
Does 26 Van Buren Avenue have town water and sewer?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: 100 amp service and circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable available.
Is there a basement at 26 Van Buren Avenue?
Yes. 26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as unfinished.
Does 26 Van Buren Avenue have a garage?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH has a 1-car garage and a paved driveway.
Is 26 Van Buren Avenue still available?
Yes. 26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5103483).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 26 Van Buren Avenue?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is listed by Michael Whitney of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty (603-610-8500).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 26 Van Buren Avenue?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is a single-family home built in 1959.
The MLS lists its style as Ranch, with one story.
How does the price of 26 Van Buren Avenue compare with other Portsmouth listings?
At $649,900, 26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is priced below the $1,495,000 median asking price of the 43 single-family homes for sale in Portsmouth 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 do I schedule a showing of 26 Van Buren Avenue?
To see 26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, 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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