Listed by Barbara Dunkle • Bean Group / Portsmouth (Off: 800-450-7784). Bought with Great Island Realty LLC.
Off Market Jul 2023 for $3.9M
$4,050,140
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
3,205
sq ft
39 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854
About this home
Buena Vista, the name says it all with ‘beautiful views’ of the Piscataqua River, Whaleback lighthouse, and the Wood Island Life Saving Station. Standing near the ocean’s edge, this renewed glory is a showpiece of Victorian architecture in the highly desired village of New Castle. Dating back to 1890, the original framework was a template for the design and entire renovation (2019) using architectural ornamentation, gabled and mansard roofs, stained glass, plus the addition of a tower and glass structure allowing natural sunlight to beam in. While the exterior speaks to the era, you will find the interior provides all of the modern conveniences of a new home while preserving its historic charm. Entertaining is a pleasure with an oversized Chef’s kitchen anchored by a casual fire placed great room. The walls of glass found here will captivate any audience with the ever-changing water views of sailboats bobbing on their moorings and huge tankers being escorted up-river by the iconic red tugboats. French doors open to the waterside oasis, a gracious retreat with a stone terrace nestled behind the meticulous hardscaped walls and manicured gardens. An easy stroll brings you to the sandy shores, commons, and idyllic town center. With its low property taxes, historic charm and proximity to bustling downtown Portsmouth, it is easy to understand why this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Experience the magic of Buena Vista on the exclusive island of New Castle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$1,264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Dunkle• Bean Group / Portsmouth
Contact: Off: 800-450-7784
Bought with Janet Sylvester• Great Island Realty LLC
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$881,577
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Market trends in 03854, NH
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
+4.5% MoM
Median sale price
$3.2M
$481K MoM
Avg. days on market
71d
21 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 39 Wentworth Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #4956579
Jul 13, 2023
Sold
$3,900,000
$1,217/sq ft
Jun 12, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 9, 2023
Listed
$3,900,000
$1,217/sq ft
PrimeMLS #1
Aug 1, 2022
Price Changed
$3,795,000
$1,184/sq ft
Jul 1, 2022
Price Changed
$3,595,000
$1,122/sq ft
Jul 1, 2022
Price Changed
$3,695,000
$1,153/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4675613
Apr 19, 2018
Sold
$1,032,000
$322/sq ft
Apr 12, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 16, 2018
Contingent
—
Feb 5, 2018
Listed
$1,250,000
$390/sq ft
+35
c. 1675 The Thomas Haywood House. Original house has detailed molding, corner cabinets, detailed stairway, hardwood floors, stained glass foyer first and in second floor bath. Two additions over the years to include newer kitchen, family room with wood fireplace, heated breezeway, back stairway to 2 bedrooms with full bath, plenty of closets space, with history of the house available also! Corner lot with large lawn, shed and cemetery. Walk to Public Beach down Ocean Street (walk out the house onto Ocean Street), water views of entrance to Piscataqua River, Coast Guard Station and Wood Island. Three rooms on third floor unheated if you need more space. Attached large 2 car garage with storage above. Walk to the Village, Commons or waterfront. A pleasure to show this well kept home! Space for everyone.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,496 (+8.2%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2023
$11,545 (+10.7%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2022
$10,432 (−5.9%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2021
$11,081 (+25.2%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2020
$8,849 (+48.4%)
$733,200 + $671,400
$1,404,600
2019
$5,963 (+4.2%)
$707,800 + $255,500
$963,300
2018
$5,722 (+2.6%)
$707,800 + $245,900
$953,700
2016
$5,579 (−1.7%)
$707,800 + $245,900
$953,700
2015
$5,675 (−2.5%)
$645,800 + $240,900
$886,700
2014
$5,821
$645,800 + $236,100
$881,900
Tax history for 39 Wentworth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,496 (+8.2%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2023
$11,545 (+10.7%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2022
$10,432 (−5.9%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2021
$11,081 (+25.2%)
$1,192,900 + $1,125,400
$2,318,300
2020
$8,849 (+48.4%)
$733,200 + $671,400
$1,404,600
2019
$5,963 (+4.2%)
$707,800 + $255,500
$963,300
2018
$5,722 (+2.6%)
$707,800 + $245,900
$953,700
2016
$5,579 (−1.7%)
$707,800 + $245,900
$953,700
2015
$5,675 (−2.5%)
$645,800 + $240,900
$886,700
2014
$5,821
$645,800 + $236,100
$881,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.