53 Shipwright Way | $239M Off-Market Newington NH Sale

A Rare New-Build Opportunity in Shackford Point Estates

Shackford Point Estates has quickly become one of the most sought-after luxury waterfront communities on the New Hampshire Seacoast.

Set along the water in tax-friendly Newington, NH, the neighborhood is an eclectic collection of individually designed homes created by different builders and architects. Rather than a traditional development of similar properties, each residence has its own identity—one of the reasons Shackford Point Estates has become particularly appealing to discerning buyers seeking bespoke new-construction luxury on the NH Seacoast.

By the time I was approached to represent the builder/seller of 53 Shipwright Way, I had already developed a significant presence within the neighborhood.

I represented the seller of 71 Shipwright Way, successfully closed 36 Shipwright Way and the record-breaking waterfront sale of 58 Shipwright Way, and secured the listing of 6 Shipwright Way.

The builder of 53 Shipwright had seen that work firsthand: my consistent presence in the community, my knowledge of the properties and buyers, and the way The Dow Group collectively markets and promotes our listings rather than operating as individual agents working in silos.

He approached me to represent 53 Shipwright while the home was still under construction.

Marketing a Luxury Home Before It Was Finished

Because I became involved during construction, I had the opportunity to know the property well before it was ready for market.

At approximately 3,500 square feet with four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a first-floor primary suite and new construction, 53 Shipwright filled a very specific niche within the neighborhood.

I began quietly introducing the property to a select group of buyers whose criteria aligned with what was being built.

But the eventual buyer connection came from somewhere else—and perfectly illustrates why I believe the team model matters so much in luxury real estate.

The Dow Group Advantage: More Eyes, More Connections, More Opportunities

At The Dow Group, our listings and buyer needs aren't confined to one agent's database.

We meet multiple times each week to discuss properties, buyers, upcoming opportunities and market intelligence. I regularly shared updates, photographs and details about 53 Shipwright with my teammates as construction progressed.

That communication became the catalyst for the sale.

While I was unavailable, one of my teammates hosted an open house for me at 71 Shipwright Way. During the open house, she met a young couple who loved the neighborhood but quickly realized that, at approximately 6,700 square feet, 71 Shipwright was simply more home than they needed.

Because my teammate had heard me speak about 53 Shipwright and had seen photographs and updates during our team meetings, she immediately connected the dots.

What about 53 Shipwright?

She knew it offered the new construction, first-floor primary suite, four-bedroom layout and more manageable footprint these buyers were seeking—all within the same exceptional Newington waterfront community.

She arranged for them to see the property.

They knew almost immediately they had found their home.

The Four P's Behind Our Team Approach

This transaction demonstrates what I think of as The Dow Group's Four P's: People, Properties, Promotion and Proactivity.

People: Our buyers, sellers and agent relationships are connected across the team, creating a much broader network than any one agent could build alone.

Properties: We continuously share knowledge about active listings, coming-soon properties and off-market opportunities so the right property can be matched with the right buyer.

Promotion: Our listings benefit from the collective marketing reach and visibility of The Dow Group—not simply the efforts of the individual listing agent.

Proactivity: We don't wait for buyers to find a property online. We listen, communicate, connect the dots and serve up opportunities when we believe there is a genuine fit.

At 53 Shipwright, all four came together.

The Result: $2.39M Off-Market Sale Before Completion

My seller received an offer before construction was even complete, eliminating the need for a traditional market launch and giving him certainty while finishing the home.

The buyers gained access to a property they may never have known existed had they relied solely on public real estate websites.

And in July 2026, 53 Shipwright Way closed off-market for $2,390,000.

Both sides were thrilled.

For me, it was another example of what successful luxury real estate representation often comes down to: knowing the inventory, knowing the buyers, sharing information, thinking quickly and recognizing the opportunity to connect the two at exactly the right moment.

Why Team Matters in NH Seacoast Luxury Real Estate

There is an important distinction between working with an agent who happens to belong to a brokerage and working with an agent backed by a team that actively collaborates.

At The Dow Group, collaboration isn't a logo or a talking point. It is part of how we operate.

When you hire me, you have me as your dedicated agent—but you also benefit from the collective relationships, market intelligence, buyer network and marketing reach of the entire Dow Group.

The sale of 53 Shipwright Way is exactly what that looks like in practice.

One teammate. One conversation. One buyer need remembered at exactly the right time.

And another successful luxury sale at Shipwright Way in Newington, New Hampshire.

Looking for Luxury Real Estate or Off-Market Opportunities on the NH Seacoast?

I specialize in luxury real estate throughout Newington, Rye, Rye Beach, New Castle, Portsmouth, Greenland, North Hampton and the surrounding New Hampshire Seacoast, with particular experience identifying and creating opportunities that may never reach the public market.

Whether you are considering selling a luxury property, building new, or searching for a home that you simply aren't finding online, the right local connections can make all the difference.

Yvonne Marston
Luxury Real Estate Advisor
The Dow Group | Keller Williams Coastal & Lakes & Mountains Realty
New Hampshire Seacoast Luxury Real Estate

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53 Shipwright Way: A $2.39M Off-Market Newington, NH Success Story