229 North Shore Road

$975,000

2 beds1 bath1,504 sqft$648/sqft

229 N Shore Rd, New Durham, NH 03855

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Description

Lakefront Ranch with a private beach on one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire for under $1,000,000. Contemporary Lake Ranch on beautiful Merrymeeting Lake with private deck and beach. Merrymeeting Lake is recognized as one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire. This property is located on Pleasant Cove with 102' of southwest exposure providing lovely afternoon and evening light. This 2-bedroom Ranch has many memories for the Sellers. There is a hardwood floor in the open concept kitchen, dining...Lakefront Ranch with a private beach on one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire for under $1,000,000. Contemporary Lake Ranch on beautiful Merrymeeting Lake with private deck and beach. Merrymeeting Lake is recognized as one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire. This property is located on Pleasant Cove with 102' of southwest exposure providing lovely afternoon and evening light. This 2-bedroom Ranch has many memories for the Sellers. There is a hardwood floor in the open concept kitchen, dining area, and living room. The large deck may be accessed by either the dining area or the sunroom and is perfect for grilling, relaxing , dining and enjoying the lake views. The 2-level sunroom addition is accessed from the living room, and is perfect for reading, playing games, and dining. Surrounded by windows, enjoy the lake and cool breeze. At the basement level, is a well-lit garden room with sliding doors and stunning lake views. The home features a forced hot air oil furnace; and a brick wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The sloping lawn in front leads to a wooden deck at the shorefront which is ideal for launching your kayaks and paddleboards. The gradual sandy shoreline on the sunny side of the cove is ideal for swimming. A seasonal dock could be situated close to the left corner of the shoreline, where the water is deeper. Store your boating supplies in the lakeside shed. When you turn into the driveway there is an expanded parking area. Centrally located, the Sellers enjoyed year-round visits with its convenient location to ski areas, the White Mountains, the quaint town of Wolfeboro, fall foliage, and nearby hiking, There are many newer homes replacing older cottages in the Pleasant Cove neighborhood. This location and home can easily meet the wishes of your family. The property will convey with a brand new 3-bedroom septic design, that was approved for construction by NHDES on July 9, 2026. A copy of the approval is attached. Sign on property!

LISTING UPDATED: 08/04/2026 12:31 AM

Listed by David Countway • Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton

Property Details for 229 North Shore Road

Status

Active

MLS #

5086855

Days on Market

Taxes

$16,958 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1940

Lot Size

0.87 AC / 37,897 SF

County

Strafford County

Water Body Type

Lake

Water View

Yes

Waterfront Property

Yes

Zoning

residential

Location

Listing Courtesy of Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton

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Building Information for 229 North Shore Road

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.87 AC / 37,897 SF

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Property Information for 229 North Shore Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City: New Durham
County: NH-Strafford

Directions: At the Merrymeeting Lake Dam go left and follow Merrymeeting Road for 1.5 miles. Continue another 2 miles to 229 North Shore Road. Sign on property!
Latitude: 43.500566000001001
Longitude: -71.155197999999999
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 101
Zip Code: 03855

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Rate: 14.14%
Tax Year: 2025

Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: No
Driveway: Gravel, Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Footprint: 36' x 24', 26' x 14'

Lot: 22
Lot Features: Lake Frontage, Lake View, Sloping, Waterfront, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.87
Road Frontage Length: 113.0
Water Frontage Length: 102.0
Water Body Access: Yes
Water Body Name: Merrymeeting Lake
Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Total Finished Area: 1504.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1252.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 252.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 37897.0
Total Area: 1504.0

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $1,199,300
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Construction Status: Existing
Flood Zone: No
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Water Body Restrictions: No
Year Built: 1940
School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
High School: Kingswood Regional High School
Middle/Jr School: Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
Elementary School: New Durham Elementary

Utilities

Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic

Water Source: Dug Well
Utilities: Other
Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
Internet: Cable Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: brown
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, T1-11 Exterior

Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Water Heater
Basement: No

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Full, Interior Stairs, Walkout
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Sunroom
Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bonus Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Hot Air
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 1
Rooms Total: 7
Bathrooms Full: 0
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Total: 1

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 13'6 x 11'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 13'6 x 12'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 13'6 x 12'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 11'6 x 9.8
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 10'8 9'8
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 15'9 x 13'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Sunroom

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 15.9 x 13'
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Bonus Room

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 9'8 x 5'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Property History for 229 North Shore Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 4, 2026	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5086855	$1,100,000	—
Nov 16, 2025	Expired New England Real Estate Network #5061793		—
Sep 17, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5061793	$1,250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/04/2026	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5086855	$1,100,000
11/16/2025	Expired New England Real Estate Network #5061793	—
09/17/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5061793	$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 229 North Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,047,000Additions$152,300Total$1,199,300

Tax Record2025$16,958 ($1,413 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,383 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,383 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt976 SqFtStories1Lot Size37,854 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1990ZoningRES/RECountySTRAFFORDAPNNDUR M:101 L:022-000

Schools near 229 North Shore Road

This home is within Governor Wentworth Reg School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	New Durham Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	4.6 mi
6/10	Kingswood Regional Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	5.5 mi
7/10	Kingswood Regional High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	New Durham Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	4.6 mi
6/10	Kingswood Regional Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	5.5 mi
7/10	Kingswood Regional High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.5 mi

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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229 North Shore Road is a single family home for sale in New Durham, NH 03855. This property was listed for sale on May 4, 2026 by Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton, it's currently listed at $975,000. This listing's school district is Governor Wentworth Reg School District. Nearby schools include New Durham Elementary School, Kingswood Regional Middle School and Kingswood Regional High School. 229 North Shore Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,504 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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