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  • Listed by: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty • Michael Whitney
    $679,900

    26 Van Buren Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    4beds
    1,636sqft
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    $4,313/mo
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    Ranch
    Built in 1959
    10,019 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $416/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Expanded ranchUniquely oversized ranchClassic hardwood floors
    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.
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    Michael Whitney,

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty 603-610-8500,

    Buddy Dowd,

    KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5103483MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Boiler
      Cooling
      • None
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,791
      • Total interior livable area: 1,636 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,636
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Paved
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Frontage length: Road frontage: 190
      Lot
      • Size: 10,019 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near School(s)
      Details
      • Parcel number: PRSMM0250B0108L
      • Zoning description: SRB

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Ranch
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Concrete
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1959

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Portsmouth

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $416/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $597,000
      • Annual tax amount: $6,871
      • Date on market: 8/5/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/5/2026Listed for sale$679,900$416/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$6,674 +10.9%$597,000 +60.1%
        2023$6,016 +6.1%$373,000
        2022$5,670 +3.4%$373,000
        2020$5,483 -1.1%$373,000
        2019$5,543 +4.1%$373,000 +10.9%
        2018$5,327 -1.3%$336,300 -4.2%
        2017$5,398 +5.6%$351,000 +17%
        2016$5,114 +1.5%$300,100
        2015$5,039 -3.9%$300,100 +3.6%
        2014$5,242 +3.1%$289,600
        2012$5,082 +1.6%$289,600
        2011$5,001 -1.8%$289,600 -1%
        2010$5,094 $292,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 03801

        Getting around

        29 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        37 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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