Listed by Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro · Randall Parker · 603-569-3128
Single Family Residence · Tuftonboro, NH
396 Governor Wentworth Highway, Tuftonboro, NH
$799,900
$920,000 · changed Jul 30, 2026
Est. $4,045/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 5
- Sq Ft
- 3,113
- Built
- 1815
- MLS®
- #5091524
Property Description
Here's your chance at a Tuftonboro single-family home: 396 Governor Wentworth Highway, priced at $799,900. Expect 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 3,113 square feet of living space. Homes like this trade on the fundamentals: space, privacy and a New Hampshire address that works year-round. Also on the sheet: a 2-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and 1815 construction. Scroll on for current photos, the complete spec sheet and this Tuftonboro listing's market context. Browse more homes for sale in Tuftonboro.
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Location Highlights
396 Governor Wentworth Highway is a single family residence in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, listed at $799,900. That works out to about $257 per square foot, for a home built in 1815. It has been on the market for 5 months.
From here it is 20.4 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 22.3 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, Tuftonboro averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Governor Wentworth Regional: Tuftonboro Central School (Elementary), Kingswood Regional Middle Sch (Middle), KingswoodR (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- SqFt
- 3,113
- Price / SqFt
- $256.95
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1815
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Town
- Tuftonboro, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 145
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1815
- Zoning
- NHB-NE
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Oil Water Heater, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Crawl Space, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Manufactured
- Heating
- Electric, Oil, Hot Water
- Interior Features
- Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Furnished, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Indoor Storage, 1st Floor Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 12
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 3,113
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 246
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 3,359
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 5,639
Location Information
- School - District
- Governor Wentworth Regional
- School - Elementary
- Tuftonboro Central School
- School - High
- KingswoodR
- School - Middle/Jr
- Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $3,917
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Easements
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
- Water Access Details
- Directly Adjoining
External Features
- Color
- Red
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Barn, Garden, Natural Shade, Porch, Covered Porch, ROW to Water, Storage, Window Screens
- Foundation
- Block, Concrete, Fieldstone
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Major Road Frontage, Neighbor Business, Rental Complex, Wooded, Near Country Club, Near Shopping, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital
- Lot - Acres
- 2
- Lot - SqFt
- 87,120
- Parking
- Barn, Driveway, On Site, Parking Spaces 5 - 10
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 710
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Sewer
- 1500+ Gallon, Concrete, Existing Leach Field, Private, Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable at Site
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, Private
- Water Body Type
- River
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5091524; Listed by Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro · Randall Parker · 603-569-3128
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $13,598
- 2023
- $13,258
- 2022
- $12,918
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Tuftonboro
- 47
- Average list price
- $945,892
- Price range
- $119,000 – $4,150,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,345/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $4,045
- Property Tax
- $1,133
- Home Insurance
- $167
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 396 Governor Wentworth Highway, Tuftonboro, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Tuftonboro Central School
- Middle
- Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
- High School
- KingswoodR
- District
- Governor Wentworth Regional
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 396 Governor Wentworth Highway cost?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is listed for $799,900 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $257 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on May 28, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 396 Governor Wentworth Highway have?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (4 full and 1 half) in 3,113 square feet of finished living space.
Counting 246 finished square feet below grade, the MLS lists 3,359 finished square feet in total.
What type of home is 396 Governor Wentworth Highway?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is a single-family home built in 1815.
The MLS lists its style as Farmhouse, Historic Vintage, with two stories.
What town is 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway is in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire 03816, in Carroll County.
Location notes from the MLS: near country club, near shopping, near snowmobile trails and near hospital.
Our Lake Winnipesaukee guide covers Tuftonboro and the surrounding towns.
What is the lot size of 396 Governor Wentworth Highway?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH sits on 2 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as country setting, landscaped, level, major road frontage, neighbor business and rental complex.
It has 710 feet of road frontage (paved and public).
Zoning: NHB-NE.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 396 Governor Wentworth Highway?
Annual property taxes on 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH are $3,917 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Tuftonboro assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 396 Governor Wentworth Highway have?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is heated by electric, oil and hot water, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 396 Governor Wentworth Highway?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well and private; sewer: 1500+ gallon, concrete, existing leach field, private and septic tank.
Electric: 200+ amp service, circuit breakers and generator.
Other utilities: cable at site.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 396 Governor Wentworth Highway have a basement?
Yes. 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has a basement with interior access, including 246 finished square feet.
The MLS describes it as crawl space, full, interior stairs and unfinished.
What are the key features of 396 Governor Wentworth Highway?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH: blinds, ceiling fan(s), dining area, wood fireplace, 1 fireplace, furnished, primary BR w/ BA and natural light.
Outside: barn, garden, natural shade, porch, covered porch, ROW to water, storage and window screens.
Flooring: carpet, hardwood, laminate and manufactured.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, dryer, electric water heater, electric range, refrigerator, electric stove, oil water heater and washer; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What parking does 396 Governor Wentworth Highway have?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has a 2-car garage and a paved driveway.
Parking details: barn, driveway, on site and parking spaces 5 - 10.
Is 396 Governor Wentworth Highway a waterfront property?
Yes. The MLS lists 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH as a waterfront property on a river.
Water access: directly adjoining.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What school district is 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in?
The MLS places 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH in the Governor Wentworth Regional school district.
Listed schools: Tuftonboro Central School (elementary), Kingswood Regional Middle Sch (middle) and KingswoodR (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 396 Governor Wentworth Highway still for sale?
Yes. 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5091524).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 396 Governor Wentworth Highway listed?
396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is listed by Randall Parker of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro (603-569-3128).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
How does the price of 396 Governor Wentworth Highway compare with other Tuftonboro listings?
At $799,900, 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is priced below the $829,000 median asking price of the 35 single-family homes for sale in Tuftonboro on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in person?
To see 396 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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