Life in Ducks Head is about location. It's about becoming part of one of New Castle's most sought-after waterfront neighborhoods, where opportunities to own are few and far between. For many, simply finding a home in this community is an accomplishment. For even fewer, that home comes with tidal frontage, direct water access, and expansive views of the Piscataqua River. Start your day with coffee overlooking the water, launching a kayak or paddleboard from your backyard, and end the evening watching boats pass by as the sun sets over the river. Here, the water isn't just part of the view—it's part of everyday life. Whether you enjoy boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, or simply relaxing outdoors, this property offers a front-row seat to the best of New Hampshire Seacoast living. Ownership includes access to amenities from two of the most desirable communities on the New Hampshire Seacoast. Enjoy a pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, beach access, gathering spaces, and beautifully maintained grounds. Nearby marinas, yacht clubs, golf courses, waterfront restaurants, boating opportunities, and the historic Wentworth by the Sea Hotel create a coastal lifestyle that feels more like a private resort than a neighborhood. Just down the road, New Castle Common offers a sandy beach, picnic areas, open green space, a playground, and seasonal boat storage. Add in the island's scenic shoreline, strong sense of community, low property taxes, and proximity to Portsmouth, and it's easy to understand why New Castle remains one of New Hampshire's most desirable places to call home. Inside, the home offers a sought-after first-floor primary suite, bright living spaces, garden and water views, and a finished walkout lower level with flexible space for guests, hobbies, recreation, fitness, media, or working from home. This is a rare opportunity to own a waterfront home in New Castle, New Hampshire, where location, lifestyle, recreation and long-term value come together.
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Listed by: Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
$3,200,000
38 Ducks Head Road, New Castle, NH 03854
3beds
4,012sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$3,051,600 Zestimate®
$798/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beach accessDirect water accessYacht clubsTennis courtsWaterfront restaurantsBoating opportunitiesPickleball courts
- 21 days |
- 3,451 |
- 117 |
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Listed by:
Sharon Parker,
Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty 603-964-8028,
Valerie Shelton,
Appledore Real Estate
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5090489
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Oil Water Heater
Features
- Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Concrete,Finished,Full,Interior Stairs,Walkout,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: 2 Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,254
- Total interior livable area: 4,012 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,792
- Finished area below ground: 1,220
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, ROW to Water
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Waterfront, Tidal
- Body of water: Piscataqua River
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Views, Near Golf Course
Details
- Parcel number: NCASM00004B000003L000011
- Zoning description: RD RE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Timber Frame, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Wood Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Community, Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable, Propane, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Recreation, Condo Association Fee
- Additional fee info: Fee: $2065
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $798/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,857,500
- Annual tax amount: $10,643
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
Estimated market value
$3,051,600
$2.90M - $3.20M
$6,205/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$798/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,813 +8.2% | $1,820,600 |
| 2023 | $9,067 +10.7% | $1,820,600 |
| 2022 | $8,193 +5.6% | $1,820,600 +47.8% |
| 2020 | $7,761 +1.8% | $1,231,900 |
| 2019 | $7,625 +3.2% | $1,231,900 |
| 2018 | $7,391 +2.6% | $1,231,900 |
| 2016 | $7,207 +3% | $1,231,900 +12.6% |
| 2015 | $7,000 -3% | $1,093,700 |
| 2014 | $7,218 +3.3% | $1,093,700 |
| 2013 | $6,989 | $1,093,700 |
| 2012 | $6,989 -14.8% | $1,093,700 -22.7% |
| 2010 | $8,205 +58.3% | $1,414,600 +27.8% |
| 2008 | $5,182 +4.6% | $1,107,200 +0.3% |
| 2006 | $4,954 | $1,103,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03854
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMaude H. Trefethen SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Robert W Traip AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- New Castle
- 03854
- 38 Ducks Head Road






