Listed by Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro · Christine McCluskey · 603-569-3128
Single Family Residence · Tuftonboro, NH
456 Governor Wentworth Highway, Tuftonboro, NH
$4,195,000
Est. $21,212/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 6
- Sq Ft
- 4,571
- Built
- 1935
- MLS®
- #5090218
Property Description
Offered at $4,195,000, this Tuftonboro single-family home at 456 Governor Wentworth Highway pairs New Hampshire living with everyday convenience. It counts 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 4,571 square feet of living space. The format is the classic one — a standalone home with no association between you and your plans for it. Beyond the basics, the listing carries a 6.5-acre lot, garage parking for 10 and 1935 construction. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS. Browse more homes for sale in Tuftonboro.
This is a rare once-in-a-generation opportunity to own an iconic waterfront compound in coveted Melvin Village on Lake Winnipesaukee. Set on 6.5 private, level acres with over 300 feet of pristine lake frontage, this extraordinary property offers a combination of scale, privacy, grandfathered waterfront structures, and future potential that is seldom available on the Lake. Sweeping southern exposure and panoramic views across Melvin Bay to the Belknap Mountains & Gunstock Mountain Resort, the setting is nothing short of spectacular. The property includes a walk-in sandy beach, permanent docks with four boat slips, all-day sun, and breathtaking sunsets throughout the year. The compound features three distinct residential structures thoughtfully designed for entertaining, hosting guests, and multi-generational living. The main residence offers 3bd and 2.5 baths, highlighted by a spacious chef’s kitchen, generous dining and gathering spaces, office, screened porch, and a first-floor primary suite. A heated 4 car garage includes a beautifully updated one-bedroom apartment above, while the grandfathered residential boathouse sits directly at the water’s edge with 2 bd, 2 baths, and nearly 180-degree water views from its unparalleled lakeside setting. Add'l amenities include a detached three-car garage, substantial boat barn storage, beautifully landscaped grounds, patio spaces, gazebo with hot tub, & exceptional room for boats, vehicles, recreational equipment, & lake-life entertaining. Equally compelling is the property’s long-term versatility. Whether enjoyed as a private family retreat, legacy estate, vacation compound, or investment opportunity, the double-lot configuration and favorable zoning may allow for future expansion or additional residential structures, creating a truly unique opportunity on one of New Hampshire’s most sought-after lakes. Seeing this property in person is the only way to fully appreciate the scale, privacy, views and lifestyle it offers.
Location Highlights
456 Governor Wentworth Highway is a single family residence in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, listed at $4,195,000. That works out to about $918 per square foot, for a home built in 1935. It has been on the market for 6 months.
From here it is 19.8 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 21.6 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 (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
- 6
- Total Baths
- 6
- Full Baths
- 4
- SqFt
- 4,571
- Price / SqFt
- $917.74
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1935
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Town
- Tuftonboro, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 152
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1935
- Zoning
- WINNWI
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Domestic Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walk-up
- Basement Description
- Bulkhead, Concrete, Crawl Space, Concrete Floor, Interior Entry, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Basement Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- Other, Wall Unit(s)
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Heating
- Boiler, Baseboard, Oil, Hot Water, Zoned, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Interior Features
- Dining Area, Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Furnished, In-Law/ADU, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatment
- Rooms - Total
- 9
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 4,571
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 4,571
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 7,190
Location Information
- School - District
- Governor Wentworth Regional
- School - Elementary
- Tuftonboro Central School
- School - High
- KingswoodR
- School - Middle/Jr
- Kingswood Regional Middle
Financial Details
- Sale Includes
- Additional Buildings, Barn, Building, Garage, Furnishings, Outbuilding
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $25,980
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Clapboard, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Easements
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Resort
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
- Water Access Details
- Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Dock Access, Shared-Private
External Features
- Color
- Yellow
- Driveway
- Circular, Gravel, Other
- Exterior Features
- Barn, Building, Boat House, Boat Slip, Deck, Dock, Garden, Gazebo, Guest House, Hot Tub, Other - See Remarks, Patio, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch, Private Dock, Storage
- Foundation
- Concrete, Poured Concrete, Concrete Slab
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 10
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Level, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Open Lot, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Snowmobile Trails, Neighborhood, Private
- Lot - Acres
- 6.5
- Lot - SqFt
- 283,140
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Heated Garage, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Parking Spaces 6+
- Road Frontage Type
- Public Maintained Road, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 315
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable at Site, Phone Connected
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private, Lake/Pond
- Water Body Type
- Lake
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5090218; Listed by Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro · Christine McCluskey · 603-569-3128
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $71,315
- 2023
- $69,532
- 2022
- $67,749
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
$28,029/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $21,212
- Property Tax
- $5,943
- Home Insurance
- $874
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 456 Governor Wentworth Highway, Tuftonboro, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Tuftonboro Central School
- Middle
- Kingswood Regional Middle
- 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 456 Governor Wentworth Highway cost?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is listed for $4,195,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $918 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on May 21, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 456 Governor Wentworth Highway have?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms (4 full, 1 three-quarter and 1 half) in 4,571 square feet of finished living space.
Does 456 Governor Wentworth Highway have a basement?
Yes. 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has a basement with walk-up access.
The MLS describes it as bulkhead, concrete, crawl space, concrete floor, interior entry, interior stairs, unfinished and basement stairs.
What are the key features of 456 Governor Wentworth Highway?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH: dining area, wood fireplace, 1 fireplace, furnished, in-law/ADU, kitchen island, kitchen/dining and kitchen/family.
Outside: barn, building, boat house, boat slip, deck, dock, garden and gazebo.
Flooring: carpet, ceramic tile and hardwood.
Listed appliances: down draft, gas cooktop, dishwasher, disposal, domestic water heater, dryer, microwave, double oven, wall oven and refrigerator; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
The MLS says the sale includes furnishings.
What parking does 456 Governor Wentworth Highway have?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has a 10-car garage and a circular and gravel driveway.
Parking details: direct access, driveway, heated garage, garage, off street and on site.
Is 456 Governor Wentworth Highway a waterfront property?
Yes. The MLS lists 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH as a waterfront property on a lake.
Water access: beach access, deep water access, dock access and shared-private.
The MLS lists a dock and private dock.
The MLS also notes mountain view.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What school district is 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in?
The MLS places 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH in the Governor Wentworth Regional school district.
Listed schools: Tuftonboro Central School (elementary), Kingswood Regional Middle (middle) and KingswoodR (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 456 Governor Wentworth Highway still for sale?
Yes. 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5090218).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 456 Governor Wentworth Highway listed?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is listed by Christine McCluskey 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.
What type of home is 456 Governor Wentworth Highway?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is a single-family home built in 1935.
The MLS lists its style as Apartment Building, Colonial, Cottage/Camp, Multi-Family, New Englander, with two stories.
What town is 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway is in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire 03816, in Carroll County.
Location notes from the MLS: near country club, near golf course, near shopping and near snowmobile trails.
Our Lake Winnipesaukee guide covers Tuftonboro and the surrounding towns.
What is the lot size of 456 Governor Wentworth Highway?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH sits on 6.5 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as landscaped, level, major road frontage, open lot and private.
It has 315 feet of road frontage (public maintained road and public).
Zoning: WINNWI.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 456 Governor Wentworth Highway?
Annual property taxes on 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH are $25,980 for the 2024 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 456 Governor Wentworth Highway have?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is heated by boiler, baseboard, oil, hot water, zoned, radiant and radiant floor, per the MLS.
Cooling: wall unit(s).
What are the water and sewer systems at 456 Governor Wentworth Highway?
456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well, on-site well exists, private and lake/pond; sewer: septic tank.
Electric: 200+ amp service.
Other utilities: cable at site and phone connected.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
How does the price of 456 Governor Wentworth Highway compare with other Tuftonboro listings?
At $4,195,000, 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in Tuftonboro, NH is priced above 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 456 Governor Wentworth Highway in person?
To see 456 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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