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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,116 sqft$253/sqft
243 N Shore Rd, New Durham, NH 03855
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$253/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Contemporary saltbox on Merrymeeting Lake, one of NH clearest & cleanest lakes. Year round home features open floor plan with four 8' sliders opening to a 52'x14' deck with desirable SW exposure overlooking the lake, new dock & terraced gardens. Attractive brick chimney, hearth & wood stove divides cathedral living room and dining room. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, the master features a new dormer providing views of the lake, lots of light and an attractive new pine cathedral ceiling and hard-pine...Contemporary saltbox on Merrymeeting Lake, one of NH clearest & cleanest lakes. Year round home features open floor plan with four 8' sliders opening to a 52'x14' deck with desirable SW exposure overlooking the lake, new dock & terraced gardens. Attractive brick chimney, hearth & wood stove divides cathedral living room and dining room. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, the master features a new dormer providing views of the lake, lots of light and an attractive new pine cathedral ceiling and hard-pine floor. The walk-out basement level is unfinished leading out to the attractive under-deck patio. Unfinished space presents opportunities for additional living space, summer kitchen or storage. Enjoy swimming & diving from the new dock with a large base added extension for relaxing and to secure a boat. Along the shore line there is walk-in access to the lake. Detached 3 car garage provides plenty of space for cars, boats & more build-out potential. Owner of Record is Licensed Agent.

    Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    • Listed by: Henry Maxfield Jr • Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
    Listing closed: 08/31/2015 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4390160

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 243 North Shore Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $12,024 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: Shoreline
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1985
    • Lot Size: 0.68 AC / 29,620 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: New Durham
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: Route 28 south out of Wolfeboro to Old Wolfeboro Rd. on your left follow to Powdermill Road on your left go to the end and turn left on Merrymeeting Road follow until it turns right onto North Shore Road, go approximately a total of 4 miles. Property is on the right.
    • Latitude: 43.496684445079
    • Longitude: -71.146851937705
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Zip: 03855
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $12,024.00
    • Tax Year: 2013
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Kingswood Regional High School
    • School - District: Governor Wentworth Regional
    • School - Elementary: New Durham Elementary
    • School - Middle/Jr: Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 3.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 29620.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
    • Road Frontage Length: 96.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2116.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1206.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2116.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1206.0
    • Water Frontage Length: 98.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
    • Water Body Name- EX: Merrymeeting
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $534,400
    • Assessment Year: 2013
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1985
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Septic
    • Utilities: Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Grey
    • Features - Exterior: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Private Dock, Window Screens
    • Roads: Cul-de-Sac, Paved
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Daylight, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: CO Detector, Security System, Smoke Detector, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
    • Heating: Hot Air, Stove, Stove - Wood
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 12'x12'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 17'7"x14'10"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 24'x14'10"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 6
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 17'x15'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 20'6"x10'11"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 11'10"x9'9"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Type: Loft
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 12'4" x 8"11"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

    Property History for 243 North Shore Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 31, 2015

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4390160

    $535,000
    Aug 26, 2015

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #556587048

    $535,000

    +1.0% / yr

    Oct 22, 2014

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4390160

    $582,500
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/31/2015

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4390160

    $535,000
    08/26/2015

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #556587048

    $535,000

    +1.0% / yr

    10/22/2014

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4390160

    $582,500

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

    Public Records for 243 North Shore Road

    Taxable ValueLand$922,200Additions$331,400Total$1,253,600
    Tax Record2025$17,726 ($1,477 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,637 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,637 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,226 SqFtStories2Lot Size29,577 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated2007ZoningRES/RECountySTRAFFORDAPNNDUR M:102 L:029-000

    Schools near 243 North Shore Road

    This home is within Governor Wentworth Reg School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 243 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855
    $535,000
    3
    2,116
    29,620
    2
    1,329
    33,498
    $4,800
    2
    2
    1,005
    29,795
    $1,600,000
    4
    2,612
    30,927
    1
    768
    35,240
    $495,000
    3
    1,836
    39,639

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