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Listing courtesy of PRIME_MLS / Liz Levey-Pruyn / The Aland Realty Group

396 Portsmouth

New Castle, NH 03854

1 bed
1 bath
1,202 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$2,412 per sqft
1981 build
– on site

Spectacular views, light and privacy from this island property. Expand the current home or build your dream home on this .57-acre parcel with 300’ frontage on the Piscataqua River offering a rare deep-water access (dock in need of repair/replace) and mooring. Endless potential with elevation to support new construction not limited by flood zone requirements. The current 1 bed, 1 bath, 1200 SF bow roof cape plus heated 107 +/- SF boat house is privately situated on Goat Island with water views from every room. Watch the working waterfront of huge ships and barges traveling in and out of the harbor, submarines coming and going for service, fishing boats, sailboats, yachts, the Tall Ships, aquatic and marine wildlife – there is always something to watch. Surrounded by the Piscataqua river, view the Wentworth by the Sea hotel to the south and marvel at the lights and sounds of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard including the National Anthem in the morning and Taps at days end to the north. Whether you expand the existing home or start anew, this captivating location will steal your heart.

Listing courtesy of PRIME_MLS / Liz Levey-Pruyn / The Aland Realty Group

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 17, 2025 •

MLS# 5041641 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1981
Pre-Construction:

No
Construction Status:

Existing
Construction Materials:

Wood Frame
Architectural Style:

Cape
Roof:

Shingle - Asphalt
Foundation:

Concrete
Total Stories:

1.75
Approx SqFt Total:

1287
Approx SqFt Total Finished:

1,202 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:

1,202 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:

0 Sqft
Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade Source:

Public Records
Approx SqFt Unfinished Below Grade:

85
Approx SqFt Finished Building Source:

Public Records
Approx SqFt Unfinished Building Source:

Public Records
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:

Public Records

Interior

Total Rooms:

4
Features - Interior:

Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light
Flooring:

Wood
Basement:

Yes
Basement Description:

Concrete, Crawl Space, Gravel, Partial, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Access
Basement Access Type:

Interior
Room 1 Level:

1
Room 2 Level:

1
Room 3 Level:

1
Room 4 Level:

2
Room 1 Type:

Kitchen/Dining
Room 2 Type:

Living Room
Room 3 Type:

Family Room
Room 4 Type:

Bedroom
Rooms Level 1:

Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2

Level 2: Bedroom

Room Dimensions

Room 1 Dimensions:

12 Sqft
Room 2 Dimensions:

12 Sqft
Room 3 Dimensions:

13 Sqft
Room 4 Dimensions:

17 Sqft

Location

Directions:

Marcy Street to New Castle Ave. New Castle Ave turns to Portsmouth Ave after crossing over into New Castle. Property is the first home on Goat Island on your left.
Map:

14
Latitude:

43.071512812836538
Longitude:

-70.736311271163942

The Property

Property Type:

Single Family
Property Class:

Residential
Seasonal:

No
Lot:

7
Lot Features:

Landscaped, Level, River, River Frontage, Water View, Waterfront
Lot SqFt:

24,829 Sqft
Lot Acres:

0 Sqft
Zoning:

01-RES RD
Exterior Features:

Boat Mooring, Boat Slip/Dock, Building, Garden Space, Shed
Driveway:

Paved
Road Frontage:

Yes
Road Frontage Length:

300 Sqft
Waterview:

Yes
Waterfront:

Yes
Waterfront Rights:

Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name:

Piscataqua River
Water Body Type:

River
Water Access Details:

Directly Adjoining, Dock Access
Water Body Access:

Yes
Water Frontage Length:

300 Sqft
Water Restrictions:

Unknown

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Taxes TBD:

No
Tax - Gross Amount:

$16,086

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

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Virtual Tour
Price Per SqFt:

2412.65
Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Propane, Gas Heater

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle
Sewer:

Public
Electric:

200 Amp
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater-Gas-LP/Bttle, Water Heater - Tank

Schools

Elementary School:

Maude H. Trefethen School
Middle Or Junior School:

Rye Junior High School
High School:

Portsmouth High School
School District:

New Castle

The Community

Covenants:

No

Parking

Parking:

Driveway, Off-Site, Parking Spaces 3 - 5

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,900,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$15,528
Taxes	$1,340
Insurance	$797
Utilities	$334 See report
Total	$17,999/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
5/17/25 May 17, 2025	Listed / Active	PRIME_MLS	$2,900,000
7/11/24 Jul 11, 2024	Price Changed	PRIME_MLS
6/17/24 Jun 17, 2024	Listed / Active	PRIME_MLS

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