AT HOME in New Castle NH

As you can see from the sign that greets you when you drive into New Castle NH, you're driving onto a quaint and charming island, dating back to the early 1600's. There are a good number of homes on this cluster of small islands that date back to the 1600's that are still being lived in.

New Castle New Hampshire
As you can see from the sign that greets you when you drive into New Castle New Hampshire, you're driving onto a very quaint and charming island, dating back to the early 1600's.

There are a good number of homes on this cluster of small islands that date back to the 1600's, that are being lived in still. New Castle NH Piscataqua River

From the narrow winding streets, you'll see some really stunning antique homes, gorgeous water views of the Piscataqua River or the back channel, and a slightly modern day view of what life back then might have been like.

New Castle NH Post Office New Castle was originally known as "The Great Island", being the largest of several islands in the mouth of the Piscataqua River. The Piscataqua River is the dividing line between New Hampshire and Maine, and has the third fastest river current in the world.

New Castle is the smallest town in New Hampshire, covering only .8 square miles, which is roughly 512 acres or so, and the only town in NH located entirely on islands. Surrounded by water, New Castle is connected to the 'mainland' via the causeway to Portsmouth and a drawbridge to Rye, both taking you over water and offering up even more delightful views of our great Seacoast here in New Hampshire.

New Castle NH Great Island Common

The current population of New Castle NH is 1,034 residents, giving it a population density of 1,276 people per square mile. The island residents love seaside living, and get to enjoy a wonderful ocean side park called owned by the town, "Great Island Common".

Great Island Common is a 31 acre ocean side park, open to local residents for no charge. Non-residents, during the summer season have access for a small charge. What a great place for family gatherings, picnics, swimming, and more.

New Castle Beach is right next to The Common, making it a perfectly relaxing place to spend the day with friends and family. Because it's tucked away like it is, very few of the summer tourists that descend on the area find their way to this quiet relaxing spot of seaside serenity. New Castle NH Maude Trefethen Elementary School

New Castle residents have their own elementary school, Maude H. Trefethen Elementary School, for the town's children to attend. They move on to Portsmouth for middle school and high school. Children from kindergarten through 6th grade in New Castle attend this school.

New Castle NH Wentworth Hotel

The stunningly renovated Wentworth-by-the-Sea Hotel is located on New Castle. This hotel is on the National Register for Historic Places, deservedly so. The "Hotel Wentworth", as it was originally named, was built atop a hill in 1874, and has fabulous views of the Little Harbor and the AtlanticOcean. The 1905 Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the Russo-Japanese War, was negotiated here by President Theodore Roosevelt.

New Castle NH Coast Guard Station - Ann Cummings

A quaint quiet fishing village for most its existence, New Castle has played an important role in our country's history. Home to an actively operating Coast Guard Station, New Castle is also home to the historic Fort Constituition site and to the historic Fort Stark site.

Fort Constituition overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the Piscataqua River, and was originally named Fort William and Mary. This fort played a great role in the Revolutionary War. Fort Stark was one of seven forts built to protect the Portsmouth Harbor.

Originally these forts were built to protect the colonists, but as the area's importance in the ship-building industry grew and as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard grew, the importance of these forts grew as well, and they all underwent major fortifications.

If you love history, be sure to check out the links to these forts, as there's some great information in there not only abou these forts, but others in the area. The forts in this area played major roles for our country.

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These are some of the lovely homes in New Castle New Hampshire

2006 Newcastle New Hampshire Real Estate Market Recap - New Castle Real Estate in Review:

~~ Single Family Homes - there were 45 homes listed for sale, with an average asking price of $1,369,302. In 2006, there were 13 homes sold, with an average selling price of $998,692. The average days on market was 153, and sellers received on average 84.9% of their last asking price.

~~ Condos - there were 2 condos listed for sale, with an average asking price of $1,307,450. In 2006, there were no condo sales through the Multiple Listing System.

~~ Land - there were 3 parcels of land listed for sale, with an average asking price of $457,967. In 2006, there was one sale of land, and the selling price was $385,000. Days on market was 128, and that seller received 91.9% of his asking price.

~~ Multi-Families - there were 3 multi-family properties listed for sale, with an average asking price of $824,967. In 2006, 1 multi-family property sold for $549,375, 54 days on the market, and that seller received 95.5% of his asking price.

New Castle NH Inlet New Castle New Hampshire is such a charming seaside town. If you're looking for island living and you want to be close to everything, you just might want to consider making New Castle NH your next home.

NewCastle may just be the perfect little community for you! Beautiful towns in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire make finding your next dream home here easy - if you're ready to start your search, I'm ready to help you!

Come for a visit and you'll soon find you'll want to make this area YOUR HOME - you can then be AT HOME IN NEW CASTLE NEW HAMPSHIRE!!

It's no wonder so many people love living here in this area of NH and making it their HOME!! If you're interested in learning more about making New Castle your home, ........... I'm at your service!!!