159 S Shore Rd

New Durham, NH 03855

$310,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
996 Sq. Ft.
$311 / Sq. Ft.
996
Sq. Ft.
$311
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 9/30/21
Closed 9/30/21

Description

Welcome home to your spectacular waterfront dock with stunning views on Merrymeeting Lake. This quintessential lake cottage has a short walk across the street to a path leading to your 20' of owned waterfront. With two lots of record, each with 20' of waterfront, you have plenty of room to expand or build your dream home with panoramic views from the vacant lot. The home features 3 large bedrooms with plenty of room for friends and family. Relax on your screened porch with lake views. The large kitchen...Welcome home to your spectacular waterfront dock with stunning views on Merrymeeting Lake. This quintessential lake cottage has a short walk across the street to a path leading to your 20' of owned waterfront. With two lots of record, each with 20' of waterfront, you have plenty of room to expand or build your dream home with panoramic views from the vacant lot. The home features 3 large bedrooms with plenty of room for friends and family. Relax on your screened porch with lake views. The large kitchen and family room open onto an oversized deck, perfect for entertaining. Your expansive yard is waiting for your evening bonfire and lawn games. The home is being sold furnished and ready for you to finish your summer on the water. Open House Saturday, August 14th 11-1
  1. Listed by Shirley Freeman • BHHS Verani Belmont

Sold By Keller Williams Lakes & Mountains Realty

Property Details for 159 South Shore Road

Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
RAR
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 159 South Shore Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4877221
Days on Market48
Taxes$4,823 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountyStrafford County
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Building Information for 159 South Shore Road

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

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Property Information for 159 South Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: New Durham
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Latitude: 43.476244643552420
  • Longitude: -71.156885000000017
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 121
  • Zip: 03278
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,822.62
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 068
  • Lot: 000
  • Lot - Sqft: 24829.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Road Frontage Length: 257.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 996.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 996.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 996.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
  • Water Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Merrymeeting Lake
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: None
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: No
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1950
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable
  • Water Access Details: Cross a Street to Access, Deep Water Access
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 5
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Heat Fuel: None
  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1

Property History for 159 South Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4877221

—
Sep 30, 2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4877221

—
Sep 29, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4877221

$310,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4877221

—
09/30/2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4877221

—
09/29/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4877221

$310,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 South Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$206,400Additions$66,300Total$272,700
Tax Record2025$3,856 ($321 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,122 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,122 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1990ZoningRES/RECountySTRAFFORDAPNNDUR M:121 L:068-029

Schools near 159 South Shore Road

This home is within Governor Wentworth Reg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Durham Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Kingswood Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New Durham Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Kingswood Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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