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About this home
There’s something undeniably welcoming about this classic 1950s brick ranch. Full of character and easy everyday living, the home features warm hardwood floors, a wood-burning stove that anchors the living room, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. Two comfortable bedrooms offer a simple, functional layout, while the attached one-car garage leads directly into a convenient mudroom - perfect for kicking off boots, dropping bags, or coming home with groceries. Outside, the patio stretches the full length of the house, creating plenty of space for grilling, dining, entertaining, or simply settling in with a coffee on a sunny morning. The backyard firepit adds another gathering spot and makes the outdoor space especially enjoyable well into the fall. Solid, charming, and full of potential, this brick ranch is ready for its next chapter in an established Portsmouth neighborhood.
Elwyn Park, located between Elwyn Road and the Sagamore Creek shoreline, is a residential and coastal Portsmouth neighborhood with salt-marsh views and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Elwyn Road bend by the creek, where kayaks, dog walkers, and porch lights set a quiet, lived-in rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and capes alongside older cottages, with deep yards and a tucked-away feel. The shoreline edges and small inlets shape daily routes, from sunrise walks to paddle launches. For culture and a night out, The Music Hall, Strawbery Banke Museum, and Prescott Park Arts Festival anchor nearby Portsmouth traditions. Downtown’s independent restaurants and galleries sit a short drive away, while the neighborhood itself stays calm and green.
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Market insights
1935 Lafayette Rd · $499,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$499,000
Median sale price in this area is $702,695. (41% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Interior features
Five total rooms
Hardwood and tile flooring
Full, partially finished basement with interior access
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Oil heat
Wood heat
Hot water heating
Exterior features
Landscaped yard
Level lot
Major road frontage
Street lights nearby
Near golf course, shopping, public transportation, and hospital
Home design
Ranch-style single-family home
Existing construction
Parking
One-car garage
Paved driveway
Construction
Masonry and brick exterior
Shingle (architectural) roof
Built in 1955
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electrical service
Fiber optic internet available
Other utilities available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Fantastic 1950's brick Ranch in the Elwyn Park Neighborhood of historic Portsmouth. Adorable two bedroom home with an updated eat-in kitchen, a cozy living room with a wood stove, a formal dining room and two spacious bedrooms. Hardwood floors are throughout the whole first floor. Basement is partially finished with a family room and laundry area. All of this and more with this perfect Ranch home. There is an attached one car garage that enters directly into the mudroom. One door has a direct entry into the kitchen and then there is a door that opens to the beautiful professionally landscaped backyard. The fenced-in area and patio that runs the length of the house is a great place for all of those summertime barbecues and get together's.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,840 (+3.0%)
$179,000 + $241,500
$420,500
2024
$4,701 (+2.3%)
$179,000 + $241,500
$420,500
2023
$4,597 (+6.1%)
$126,000 + $159,000
$285,000
2022
$4,332 (+1.1%)
$126,000 + $159,000
$285,000
2021
$4,284 (+2.2%)
$126,000 + $159,000
$285,000
2020
$4,190 (+2.3%)
$126,000 + $159,000
$285,000
2019
$4,097 (+6.8%)
$126,000 + $149,700
$275,700
2018
$3,836 (+8.4%)
$108,500 + $133,700
$242,200
2017
$3,539 (+5.5%)
$96,400 + $133,700
$230,100
2016
$3,355 (+1.5%)
$84,400 + $112,500
$196,900
2015
$3,306
$84,400 + $112,500
$196,900
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
986
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
986
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
953472
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portsmouth, NH • 03801
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1935 Lafayette Rd
$519,564
$21K over list price of $499K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $400K to $784K.