Last Sold Price
3 beds2,640 sqft$492/sqft
273 Forest Acres Rd, New London, NH 03257

Description

Enjoy 101 feet of pristine waterfront on tranquil Messer Pond—ideal for kayaking, fishing, and peaceful boating. Surrounded by natural beauty and protected by an active watershed association, this 72-acre pond also offers direct access to the scenic Messer Pond Trail. Architecturally designed with superior craftsmanship, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath modern timberframe home features soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, a striking granite fireplace, and a durable standing seam metal roof. The open-concept...Enjoy 101 feet of pristine waterfront on tranquil Messer Pond—ideal for kayaking, fishing, and peaceful boating. Surrounded by natural beauty and protected by an active watershed association, this 72-acre pond also offers direct access to the scenic Messer Pond Trail. Architecturally designed with superior craftsmanship, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath modern timberframe home features soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, a striking granite fireplace, and a durable standing seam metal roof. The open-concept layout includes a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers serene pond views, a spa-like bathroom, and a walk-in closet. Just beyond, a versatile loft overlooks the main living area—ideal for a home office, reading nook, or studio. Step out onto the expansive back deck to take in sweeping water views. Conveniently located near the town center, Mount Sunapee, and I-89, and just two hours from Boston, this property blends refined lakeside living with everyday ease. Showings start at the open house Saturday the 26th at 10am.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/10/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jessica & Anthony Dolan • Dolan Real Estate • Phone: 603-359-9177

Sold By Lakefront Living Realty - The Smith Group

Property Details for 273 Forest Acres Road

Status
MLS #
5053268
Days on Market
97
Taxes
$10,117 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
2005
Lot Size
0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
Water Body Type
Pond
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
R2 - R

Location

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Building Information for 273 Forest Acres Road

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF

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$7,451 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,608

Property Taxes

$843

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 273 Forest Acres Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: New London
  • County: NH-Merrimack
  • Latitude: 43.398659000001004
  • Longitude: -72.009822000000000
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 118
  • Zip Code: 03257
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 17
  • Lot: 000
  • Lot Features: View, Waterfront, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Messer Pond
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
  • Total Finished Area: 2640.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1500.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1140.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19166.0
  • Total Area: 2640.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 2005
  • High School: Kearsarge Regional HS
  • Middle/Jr School: Kearsarge Regional Middle Sch
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Internet: Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Standing Seam
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout, Exterior Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 2

Property History for 273 Forest Acres Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5053268

$1,300,000—
Dec 10, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5053268

—
Oct 29, 2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5053268

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5053268

$1,300,000
12/10/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5053268

—
10/29/2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5053268

—

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

Public Records for 273 Forest Acres Road

Taxable ValueLand$549,800Additions$321,600Total$871,400
Tax Record2024$10,117 ($843 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,805 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,805 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2006ZoningR2 - RCountyMERRIMACKAPNNLDN M:118 L:17 S:0

Schools near 273 Forest Acres Road

This home is within Kearsarge Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Kearsarge Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kearsarge Regional High School
Public9 to 13

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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