26 Observatory Road

Closed 11/14/15

Sold

Last Sold Price

$635,000

3 beds2 baths1,704 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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Property Information for 26 Observatory Road

Property Details

Taxes: $9,335 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Belknap County
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

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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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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	—
Jun 11, 1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285005260	$364,000	—
Jun 10, 1998	Sold New England Real Estate Network #526915	$364,000	—
May 20, 1998	Pending New England Real Estate Network #526915		—
Apr 22, 1998	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #526915	$369,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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
06/11/1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285005260	$364,000
06/10/1998	Sold New England Real Estate Network #526915	$364,000
05/20/1998	Pending New England Real Estate Network #526915	—
04/22/1998	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #526915	$369,000

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Public records

26 Observatory Road

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,208 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,208 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

344 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 26 Observatory Road

This home is within Inter-Lakes School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Inter-Lakes Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	3.4 mi
7/10	Sandwich Central School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	12.2 mi
8/10	Inter-Lakes Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	3.2 mi
6/10	Inter-Lakes High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 13	3.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Inter-Lakes Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	3.4 mi
7/10	Sandwich Central School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	12.2 mi
8/10	Inter-Lakes Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	3.2 mi
6/10	Inter-Lakes High School Public9 to 13 Serves this home	3.2 mi

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