How does Elwyn Park compare with Portsmouth and New Hampshire?

Elwyn Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is priced in line with Portsmouth and about 101% above New Hampshire. It also has a gross yield of 4.9, a Red Flag score of 70, walkability of 32, and education in the 96th percentile. Prices rose 2.5% over the past year.

What are the walkability and education scores in Elwyn Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

Elwyn Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire has walkability of 32 and education in the 96th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 4.9, a Red Flag score of 70, and prices that are in line with Portsmouth and about 101% above New Hampshire. Prices are up 2.5% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Elwyn Park

Portsmouth, New Hampshire US

Elwyn Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a higher-risk, moderate-yield neighborhood with pricing in line with Portsmouth and about 101% above New Hampshire, a gross yield of 4.9, and prices up 2.5% over the past year. It combines a Red Flag score of 70 with walkability of 32 and education in the 96th percentile, pairing a strong school-score percentile with weaker walkability.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.74 mi²

ZIP Code

03801

County

Rockingham County

State

New Hampshire

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$687,246

YoY+2.5%

Gross Rental Yield

4.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

70 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

96 / 100

Excellent · better than 96% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Elwyn Park Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Elwyn Park, Portsmouth.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$687,246	+2.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$590/sqft	-7.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,780/mo	+1.7%
Gross Rental Yield	4.8%	—
Liquidity Score	32 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	99	-26.7%

Is Elwyn Park Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited New Hampshire crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

70 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Flood100Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Wildfire60High

Tornado60High

Strong Wind60High

Hail40Moderate

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): New Hampshire averaged 10.3 crimes and 1.1 violent per 1,000 residents (+0.6% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Active transaction volume — 99 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Elwyn Park's live DistrictScore metrics.

Elwyn Park Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (New Hampshire-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

New Hampshire Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	10.3	1.1	+0.6%
2023	10.3	1.1	-11.1%
2022	11.6	1.3	+0.1%
2021	11.7	1.3	-4.8%
2020	12.4	1.5	-9.0%
2019	13.8	1.6	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Elwyn Park inherits the New Hampshire figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Elwyn Park

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)2.1 kmHigh

Industrial odor1 nearbyModerate

Point-source screening near Elwyn Park: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Elwyn Park

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

32

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

9

Grocery

25

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

4

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Elwyn Park's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Elwyn Park vs Portsmouth vs New Hampshire

How Elwyn Park benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Elwyn Park, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Portsmouth neighborhoods and about 106% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.9%, against 4.9% for Portsmouth neighborhoods and 5.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.5%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Portsmouth neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Elwyn Park	$590/sqft	4.9%	32
Portsmouth	$590/sqft	4.9%	32
New Hampshire	$287/sqft	5.0%	12

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & New Hampshire tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.35% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: 1.5% split between buyer and seller.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents6

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & New Hampshire property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Elwyn Park Real Estate FAQ

Elwyn Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire shows a mixed investment profile based on the numbers provided. It has a gross yield of 4.9, prices that are in line with Portsmouth and about 101% above New Hampshire, and a Red Flag score of 70. Prices are up 2.5% over the past year.

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