Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Michael Whitney · 603-610-8500
26 Van Buren Avenue, Portsmouth, NH
Single Family Residence
Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Michael Whitney · 603-610-8500
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: garage parking for 1, 1959 construction and roughly $397 per square foot. 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
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Estimated annual taxes for this property
| Year | Est. Tax |
|---|---|
| 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 Portsmouth122
- Average list price$852,321
- Price range$355,000 – $2,639,000
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- 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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Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 26 Van Buren Avenue, Portsmouth, NHSource: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty · Michael Whitney · 603-610-8500
Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data.
Questions About This Listing
Where is 26 Van Buren Avenue located?
The property is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (03801).
What is the asking price of 26 Van Buren Avenue?
26 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, NH is listed at $649,900.
That works out to about $397 per square foot.
How big is 26 Van Buren Avenue?
The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
It offers 1,636 square feet of living space.
Can I still buy 26 Van Buren Avenue?
The listing's current MLS status is Active. Reach out and we can confirm availability and arrange a showing.
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