243 North Shore Road

Closed 8/31/15

Sold

Last Sold Price

$535,000

3 beds2 baths2,116 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

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
County: Strafford County
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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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	—
Jul 31, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285602200	$465,000	+21.2% / yr
Jul 31, 2001	Sold New England Real Estate Network #810046	$465,000	—
Jul 13, 2001	Pending New England Real Estate Network #810046		—
Jun 25, 2001	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #810046	$498,000	—
Jun 25, 2001	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #810046	$475,000	—
Aug 15, 1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285601697	$217,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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
07/31/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285602200	$465,000 +21.2% / yr
07/31/2001	Sold New England Real Estate Network #810046	$465,000
07/13/2001	Pending New England Real Estate Network #810046	—
06/25/2001	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #810046	$498,000
06/25/2001	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #810046	$475,000
08/15/1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285601697	$217,000

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 Value

Land

$922,200

Additions

$331,400

Total$1,253,600

Tax Record

2025

$17,726 ($1,477 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

2,637 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,637 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,226 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

29,577 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1985

Year Renovated

2007

Zoning

RES/RE

County

STRAFFORD

APN

NDUR 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
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	5.6 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	5.6 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 243 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$535,000	3	2	2,116	29,620
245 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	–	–	2	1,329	33,498
241 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$4,800	2	2	1,005	29,795
239 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$1,600,000	4	4	2,612	30,927
247 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	–	–	1	768	35,240
249 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$495,000	3	2	1,836	39,639
237 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$522,500	3	2	1,905	38,768
253 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	–	3	2.5	4,625	70,959
235 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$490,000	2	1	1,536	38,332
233 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$430,000	3	2	2,114	38,768
251 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$750,000	3	5	2,654	42,688
231 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$850,000	5	3	3,300	41,382
Lot 229 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$85,000	–	–	–	23,522
227 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$465,000	2	2	1,408	35,283
259 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	–	3	2	1,492	50,050
223 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855	$560,000	2	2	1,536	40,423

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