NOT LISTED FOR SALE

65 Portsmouth Ave New Castle, NH 03854

New Castle Island Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,419,000 - $2,304,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,132 Sq Ft
$845/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2022

Last sale price $1,530,000 $718 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,199/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Maude H. Trefethen School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

The New Castle property you have been waiting for. Turn key, sunny and bright with water views of the back channel. Two miles from downtown Portsmouth and a short walk to New Castle Beach. State of the Art efficiency systems with newly installed Tesla solar & power wall battery backup and radiant floor heating on the first floor. Located just a few hundred feet to public water access for kayaking and swimming and just steps to the best public Elementary school in New Hampshire. Custom built fireplace, and a large finished walk out basement. Maintenance free exterior with wrap around deck and beautiful backyard. Views of the back channel remind you that you live on an island and have access to all that New Castle has to offer. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the low cost of ownership that you gain by living in the town with the lowest tax rate in the State. Please watch attached video and 3D tour.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Sylvester

Great Island Realty LLC License #061241 Listed on: 08/29/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Pesce

Great Island Realty LLC License #051117

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,660

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RD RE

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Heating System
  • Heating system powered by passive solar

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Maude H. Trefethen Elementary School
  • Rye Junior High School
  • Portsmouth High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Zoned Heating
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 20

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,660

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Coming in to New Castle from Portsmouth, go past Laurel Lane and Grist Mill Lane, 65 Portsmouth Ave. is on the right hand side of the road, before you get to Ritson Ave. or the school. Sign on Property
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Assessment Amount: 974800
  • Assessment Year: 2021
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 717.64
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Remarks Public: The New Castle property you have been waiting for. Turn key, sunny and bright with water views of the back channel. Two miles from downtown Portsmouth and a short walk to New Castle Beach. State of the Art efficiency systems with newly installed Tesla solar & power wall battery backup and radiant floor heating on the first floor. Located just a few hundred feet to public water access for kayaking and swimming and just steps to the best public Elementary school in New Hampshire. Custom built fireplace, and a large finished walk out basement. Maintenance free exterior with wrap around deck and beautiful backyard. Views of the back channel remind you that you live on an island and have access to all that New Castle has to offer. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the low cost of ownership that you gain by living in the town with the lowest tax rate in the State. Please watch attached video and 3D tour.
  • List Agent: 13234
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Radon Mitigation, Smoke Detector
  • Features Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Daylight
  • Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Basement Level Rooms: Level B: Bonus Room
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Breakfast Nook, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1
  • Room 6: Primary Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bonus Room, On Level: Basement
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Room 17: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Room 18: Bath - 1/2, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2132
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 773
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 3255
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2905
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 350

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Vinyl
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Shed
  • Water Body Type: Cove
  • Water Body Name 2: Little Harbor
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 3

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler, Tank
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Multi Fuel, Solar
  • Heating: Hot Water, Multi Zone, Passive Solar, Radiant Floor, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Utilities: Gas - Lp/Bottle

Schools

  • Elementary School: Maude H. Trefethen School
  • Middle School: Rye Junior High School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Elementary School: Maude H. Trefethen School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 11
  • Lot: 20
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019
  • Lot Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Level, Water View, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: RD RE
  • Deed Book: 6169
  • Deed Page: 2543
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 4660
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School Middle Jr: Rye Junior High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2022
Closed on
Oct 3, 2022
Sold by
Stevens Jonathan Y and Bilotti Karen A
Bought by
Rivas Luis A and Rienzi Valeria L
Seller's Agent
Janet Sylvester
Great Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Pesce
Great Island Realty LLC
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$180,000
13.33%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,802,195

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$272,195
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2020
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Lavin Joseph P and Lavin Barbara M
Bought by
Stevens Jonathan Y and Bilotti Karen A
Seller's Agent
Janet Sylvester
Great Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Pesce
Great Island Realty LLC
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$896,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-0.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.50%
Original Mortgage
$716,800
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rivas Luis A $1,530,000 None Available
Stevens Jonathan Y $896,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stevens Jonathan Y $716,800
Previous Owner Lavin Joseph P $250,000
Previous Owner Lavin Joseph P $275,000
Previous Owner Lavin Barbara $215,000
Previous Owner Lavin Barbara $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2022 10/19/22 Sold $1,530,000 +13.3% $718 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2022 08/29/22 For Sale $1,350,000 +50.7% $633 / Sq Ft
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Sold $896,000 -0.4% $306 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 For Sale $899,900 0.0% $308 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2020 06/10/20 For Sale $899,900 -- $308 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,464 $1,013,800 $578,200 $435,600
2023 $5,047 $1,013,400 $578,200 $435,200
2022 $4,387 $974,800 $578,200 $396,600
2021 $4,660 $974,800 $578,200 $396,600
2020 $4,880 $774,600 $467,100 $307,500
2019 $4,795 $774,600 $467,100 $307,500
2018 $4,557 $759,500 $467,100 $292,400
2016 $4,213 $759,500 $467,100 $292,400
2015 $4,344 $678,700 $360,200 $318,500
2014 $4,479 $678,700 $360,200 $318,500
2013 $4,337 $678,700 $360,200 $318,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janet Sylvester

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Janet Sylvester

    Great Island Realty LLC

    (603) 234-9869

    18 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Janet Sylvester
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  • Margaret Pesce

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Margaret Pesce

    Great Island Realty LLC

    (603) 340-1042

    24 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Margaret Pesce
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4927461

PrimeMLS

APN: NCAS-000011-000020

New Hampshire Rockingham County New Castle 03854 New Castle Island

65 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH

This home is located at 65 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH 03854 since 29 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,802,195, approximately $845 per square foot. This property was built in 2011. 65 Portsmouth Ave is a home located in Rockingham County with nearby schools including Maude H. Trefethen School.

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