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$679,900

26 Van Buren Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Listed by Michael Whitney · KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1959

About this home

Spacious 4-Bedroom Elwyn Park Ranch | Rare Gas Utilities | Prime Location OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 8/8/26 1:00PM-3:00PM. 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.

Property details

MLS #
5103483
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
7
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.23 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
0.05 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
318
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Portsmouth School District
Middle
Rye Junior High School
1.66 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
181
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Rye School District
High
Portsmouth High School
1.47 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,049
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Portsmouth School District

Walkability

Blended score for Portsmouth's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

58
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks6
Schools7
Transit stops13
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Portsmouth, from live MLS data.

On the market 7 days -- 104 fewer days than Portsmouth's current average of 111 days.
For reference, the median list price across 235 active listings in Portsmouth right now is $529,900.

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$4,244/mo
$135,980 down
$543,920 loan
Principal & interest$3,528
Property tax (est.)$567
Home insurance (est.)$150

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