AT HOME IN NEW CASTLE -
As you can see from the sign that greets 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.
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 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. 
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 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.
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 Atlantic Ocean. The 1905 Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the Russo-Japanese War, was negotiated here by President Theodore Roosevelt.
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're a history buff, be sure to check out the links on these forts. You'll find some fascinating history there, as well as additional information on other forts in the area, and the roles they played, not just for this area, but for our country as well.
~~~~ 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 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!!
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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!!!
Ann Cummings, New Hampshire & Maine Broker
RE/MAX Coast to Coast
Portsmouth NH
ann@anncummings.com
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For those thinking about making the Seacoast areas of New Hampshire your home, New Castle is just such a charming seaside community.
Right next door to Portsmouth, with loads of great restaurants and great shopping, and a very easy hop onto major highways for commuting and travel.
I bet you will tell me next that George Washington slept there too
Nice houses by the way!
Another great post for Localism Ann. One of my favorite little towns in NH. Driving through the town I can roll my window and almost touch the houses rounding certain corners.
Hi Neal - not in this little town, but he did sleep close to there!! Thanks for reading and commenting - appreciate it!
Hi Jay - thank you much!! You're right about driving through town and having that feeling. I love all the little winding roads around New Castle! Thanks for commenting.
Ann
Ann, ahhh, New Castle, NH. What an absolutely beautiful place. Wentworth By the Sea is stunning.
This picture was taken from the Coast Guard Station wall, in New Castle, NH
They have a great public tour available. The view from the look-out is fantastic.
I missed your local posts Ann - what a beautiful and quaint island and by the price I can assume "prestigious" and look at that library of local content. Absolutely beautiful!
Hi Sue - ooh, I LOVE that picure you included in your comment! I never thought to go into that area for pictures - I will now though! Thanks for your comments and the pic!
Ann
Hi Ines - 'lovely lady'! I appreciate you taking the time to visit my posts. It is just as beautiful as it can be, and a little on the 'prestigious' side of things, as you noted. Thanks for visiting!!
Ann
Great post Ann. I love the pictures..Jay and I drove up the coast yesterday and we were amazed by the damage the flooding caused. Jay made a little video and took pictures.
Hi Monika - thanks for your comments! I haven't ventured down the coast as yet, but from what I've heard from friends and from what Ive seen on the news, it's not a pretty picture. I saw some heavy duty flooding around the Exeter area while out showing property on Tuesday - that was scary looking to me.
You should have stopped by - we were out working in the yard, and then kicking back and relaxing outside.
Ann
Another great local post Ann. I love the Wentworth hotel, it looks like a great place.
Ann - came to visit and found this awesome post - I love what you've done here and it gives me some great ideas to work on. Thanks for sharing...looking forward to popping back soon.
Ann, what lovely localism you do :) great job girl
Laurie - many thanks for visiting, and I appreciate your feedback! The Wentworth is just a beautiful hotel, great staff, beautiful location, and the food is delicious as well.
Ann
Cyndee - I'm glad you stopped by to visit, and thanks for the feedback! Pop back by my posts any time!
Ray - thank YOU!! I appreciate your feedback!
Ann
Ann: Beautiful! One day I am coming to visit!
Hi Sally - please do come for a visit!! It really is a very beautiful part of this great country we live in! There are so many really special places to visit all over the state of New Hampshire, but I'm pretty partial to my towns here in the coastal areas of NH and southern Maine.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Ann
I never thought about it before but I bet living on an island is a pretty neat experiance.
Ann -
Came by & read your post earlier this AM, then got distracted for a bit. Of course, I thought I had subscribed to your blog and/or added you as an Assoc previously, so figured it'd be quick-n-easy to come back to rate ("High-5", of course!) & comment. Took longer than expected, as I hadn't established those connections before now. Anyway...
Amazing presentation Ann, I just love it! Was originally born in Mass, have family 1-1/2 hours north (Colebrook), and my sister & her family used to live in Concord ('bout 1-hr south), so I'm pretty familiar with the northern and central regions of our state. The one area I have never visited though is the coast ... and you've painted such an appealing picture here, that I may just have to take my wife down sometime soon for a surprise getaway!
Got yourself a new fan in me, Ann! I'm bouncing all over AR Land this AM, and have actually read your other post already, so I need to head back to rate/comment that one too.
Take Care!
Scott
Danny - thank you for reading and commenting on this post! New Castle is a very quaint town on an island-loaded with really old homes and narrow winding streets.....beautiful to drive through.
Scott - Thank you for such wonderful words!! And I'm honored to have you as a 'new fan' - thank you for that, too!! You really should hop into your car and bring your wife this way for a visit. I guarantee you'll find this a beautiful charming area. And I'd love to meet you, too.
Ann
Great post Ann...next time do pictures of some of the boats in that harbor!
Very Impressive if I remember!
Hi Joan,
I certainly plan to do that, but I have to wait for them to be in the harbor. Most boats come out of the water over the winter, and they've not yet begun to be put back into the water just yet. And you're right, very impressive for sure!!
Thanks for reading!
Ann
Ann,
great post, that makes me want to take a day trip!
thanks for sharing so many great posts!
Carla
Lakes Region
Hi Carla - TAKE a day!! It's so pretty down here, and your area is certainly beautiful as well! I take day trips up your way as often as I can.
Thanks for your comments!
Ann
Ann,
This is an exquisite post about your area. I'm a MA native, and I do get a little homesick for the ambiance of New England. Thanks for the tour!
Ginger
Hi Ginger - thank you so much for reading this post! I appreciate your comments, and if you do come back up for a visit, please let me know! I'd love to show you around and get a chance to meet you.
Ann,
Thanks for the invite! Since all my New England family has left this world. I don't get back much I have a few friends in the Boston/Cape Cod area, but it doesn't look like we will be making a trip in the near future.
if you come this way let me know... Same invitation back to ya!
Ginger
Thanks Ginger! I surely will!
Ann