Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,704 sqft
26 Observatory Rd, Meredith, NH 03253
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$373/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Meredith, NH - Located in the beautiful town of Meredith, there is a lake front property that will certainly catch your eye. Beautifully landscaped with stairs leading to an oversized deck with a walkway to the private dock. Sit in the large living room with twenty one windows to get a panorama view of Lake Winnipesaukee, and the mountains beyond. This bright and cheery room has pickerel pine walls, cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, wood or gas for your preference. A huge family room with a wood stove...Meredith, NH - Located in the beautiful town of Meredith, there is a lake front property that will certainly catch your eye. Beautifully landscaped with stairs leading to an oversized deck with a walkway to the private dock. Sit in the large living room with twenty one windows to get a panorama view of Lake Winnipesaukee, and the mountains beyond. This bright and cheery room has pickerel pine walls, cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, wood or gas for your preference. A huge family room with a wood stove and yes, more windows! Partially furnished, wait until you see the open concept living area. This property is a must see.

    Sold By RE/MAX Bayside

    • Listed by: Robert Wichland • RE/MAX Bayside
    Listing closed: 11/14/2015 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4445617

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    $4,059 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $3,281

    Property Taxes

    $778

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    Property Information for 26 Observatory Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,335 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: S
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1961
    • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Meredith
    • County: NH-Belknap
    • Directions: Meredith Neck Rd, right on Eaton Ave, right on Sachem Cove Rd, left on Spindle Point Rd, left on Observatory Rd.
    • Latitude: 43.631037587202
    • Longitude: -71.452134400606
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Zip: 03253
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $9,335.00
    • Tax Rate: 14.83%
    • Tax Year: 2014
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Inter-Lakes High School
    • School - District: Inter-Lakes Coop Sch Dst
    • School - Elementary: Inter-Lakes Elementary
    • School - Middle/Jr: Inter-Lakes Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Garage Capacity: .00
    • Driveway: Common/Shared, Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 14810.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
    • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1224.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 480.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 480.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1704.0
    • Water Frontage Length: 100.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
    • Water Body Name- EX: Winnipesaukee
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $629,500
    • Assessment Year: 2014
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Yes
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1961
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Pump Up, Septic
    • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Outbuilding, Shed, Window Screens
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Finished, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage - Locked, Storage Space
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 7
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
    • Heating: Hot Air, Stove, Stove - Wood
    • Total Stories: 1
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 13x10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 10x7.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 19x19
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 26x18.5
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 13.5x12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 10x11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 10x11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

    Property History for 26 Observatory Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 14, 2015

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4445617

    $635,000—
    Nov 14, 2015

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4445617

    —
    Aug 18, 2015

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4445617

    $699,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/14/2015

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4445617

    $635,000
    11/14/2015

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4445617

    —
    08/18/2015

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4445617

    $699,900

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

    Public Records for 26 Observatory Road

    Taxable ValueLand$1,436,500Additions$200,000Total$1,636,500
    Tax Record2025$17,380 ($1,448 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt344 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningSCountyBELKNAPAPNMERE M:00U24 B:00006

    Schools near 26 Observatory Road

    This home is within Inter-Lakes School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - K to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 13
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Inter-Lakes Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Sandwich Central School
    PublicK to 6

    Inter-Lakes Middle School
    Public7 to 8

    Inter-Lakes High School
    Public9 to 13

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