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Last sold for $2,300,000 on Jul 21, 2025

396 PORTSMOUTH AVE

NEW CASTLE, NH 03854
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,289 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,300,000 · Jul 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,086 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,984,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,717,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,538,750

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.77 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.48%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyROCKINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Maude H. Trefethen SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Portsmouth High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Portsmouth School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03854These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.874
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.454 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$173,461
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$279,784
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

396 Portsmouth Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in New Castle 03854
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in New Castle 03854

How it measures up in New Castle 03854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Castle 03854.

Living area1,289 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 396 Portsmouth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Castle 03854Rockingham County
Living areabigger than1,289 ft²3% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac80% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than198153% of homes44% of homes

About 396 Portsmouth Ave

When did 396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH last sell?

396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH last sold on Jul 21, 2025 for $2,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH?

396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,289 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH built?

396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a cape cod home.

What schools serve 396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH?

396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH is assigned to Maude H. Trefethen School (elementary), rated A+; Portsmouth Middle School (middle), rated A; Portsmouth High School (high), rated A. All sit in Portsmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH compare to other homes in New Castle 03854?

Among the 500 homes in New Castle 03854, it is bigger than 3% of them (1,289 ft² against a typical 3,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1981 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle, NH was $16,086. The county assessed it at $2,984,500.

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