Listed by Barbara Shea-Smucker • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty. Bought with Olde Port Properties.
Off Market Nov 2015 for $1M
$2,335,103
3
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
3,147
sq ft
48 Old Bay Rd. Rd, New Castle, NH 03854
About this home
It's all about the lifestyle at Wentworth by the Sea - the ideal combination of easy living and a perfect location. The sun streams into this charming home, with handsome built-ins, 1st floor master suite and plenty of space for family or friends to visit. You'll love the fabulous finished space in the LL for movie nights, office space and work-out area. The beautifully landscaped "right-size" lot assures you privacy without hours of maintenanceand they plow your drive and shovel your walkdid I say easy? That gives you extra time so you can walk to the community beach, beautiful pool, tennis courts and walking trailsor a few more steps to the world class Wentworth Marina and Wentworth-by the Sea Hotel and Spa. And in minutes you can be in downtown Portsmouth with renowned dining, shopping, theater, culture and history! A great opportunity to slow down and appreciate the good life. Full golf membership at WBTS CC available with no waitlist!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$742Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Shea-Smucker• Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Bought with Jeffrey Mountjoy• Olde Port Properties
WONDERFUL CUSTOM STATE OF THE ART KITCHEN WITH ALL STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. HARDWOOD FLOORING, VERY PRIVATE LOT WITH TWO PATIOS. THIS HOME HAS MANY UPGRADES. PRIORITY LIST AT THE MARINA, POOL AND TENNIS, HOMEOWNERS FEE OF $290.00.
PrimeMLS #792085
Oct 5, 2001
Sold
$639,900
$203/sq ft
Aug 1, 2001
Delisted
—
Feb 14, 2001
Listed
$639,900
$203/sq ft
THIS HOME OFFERS MANY UPGRADES. FEE IS $292 INCLUDES TENNIS AND SWIMMING POOL. LOFT IS 14X24 AND DEN COULD BE A FORMAL DINING ROOM. PRIVATE LOT WITH TWO PATIOS. HARDWOOD FLOORS AND STATE OF THE ARTS KITCHEN. PRIORITY LIST AT THE MARINA.
PrimeMLS #754548
Jun 8, 2000
Sold
$590,000
$187/sq ft
Apr 7, 2000
Delisted
—
Mar 29, 2000
Listed
$599,000
$190/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,750 (+8.2%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2023
$7,160 (+10.7%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2022
$6,470 (−5.9%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2021
$6,873 (+3.3%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2020
$6,653 (+1.8%)
$703,200 + $352,800
$1,056,000
2019
$6,537 (+3.2%)
$703,200 + $352,800
$1,056,000
2018
$6,336 (+3.7%)
$703,200 + $352,800
$1,056,000
2016
$6,111 (+13.3%)
$703,200 + $341,400
$1,044,600
2015
$5,393 (−3.0%)
$529,600 + $313,100
$842,700
2014
$5,562
$529,600 + $313,100
$842,700
Tax history for 48 Old Bay Rd. Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,750 (+8.2%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2023
$7,160 (+10.7%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2022
$6,470 (−5.9%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2021
$6,873 (+3.3%)
$915,000 + $522,800
$1,437,800
2020
$6,653 (+1.8%)
$703,200 + $352,800
$1,056,000
2019
$6,537 (+3.2%)
$703,200 + $352,800
$1,056,000
2018
$6,336 (+3.7%)
$703,200 + $352,800
$1,056,000
2016
$6,111 (+13.3%)
$703,200 + $341,400
$1,044,600
2015
$5,393 (−3.0%)
$529,600 + $313,100
$842,700
2014
$5,562
$529,600 + $313,100
$842,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,895
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
136074
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Attached
Auto Open, Direct Entry, Storage Above
Parking Spaces 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Water Heater: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle
Central Vacuum, Fireplace - Gas, Master Bedroom With Bath, Vaulted Ceiling, Laundry - 1st Floor
Directions: Take 1 B in Rye past Wentworth by the Sea CC and over the bridge to New Castle. Take the 2nd left at the sign marked Bay Gate. Take the 1st right onto Old Bay Rd. #48 is on the right, almost to the cul-de-sac at the end of the street.
Development / Subdivision: Wentworth By The Sea
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,895
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 136074
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Association Docs, Covenants, Deed, Plot Plan, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Maude H. Trefethen School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Portsmouth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.22M – $2.69M
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