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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,355 sqft

281 Merrymeeting Rd, New Durham, NH 03855

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1840Year Built
$167/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Lake living without the lake price! Historic Merrymeeting home abutting conservation land now for sale! The home has been updated throughout and still retains many original features, from the exposed hand-hewn beams, molding and king pine floors. Gleaming kitchen has been thoroughly updated with hickory cabinetry, granite counters, professional dual-fuel stove, hand hammered copper sink, walk-in pantry and 2 door stainless refrigerator. Large living room with pine painted flooring (Lemond Brown)...Lake living without the lake price! Historic Merrymeeting home abutting conservation land now for sale! The home has been updated throughout and still retains many original features, from the exposed hand-hewn beams, molding and king pine floors. Gleaming kitchen has been thoroughly updated with hickory cabinetry, granite counters, professional dual-fuel stove, hand hammered copper sink, walk-in pantry and 2 door stainless refrigerator. Large living room with pine painted flooring (Lemond Brown) and loads of sunlight. Desirable 3/4 1st floor bath with laundry room. Guest wing contains handicapped entry, and enormous bedroom with 3/4 bath; set up to accept a pellet stove. 3 bedrooms upstairs with walk-through closet, all big and bright! Home was gutted 5 years ago and had new insulation/sheetrock/doors/windows/metal roof/220 electric and furnace. Perennial gardens, back yard firepit, 2 story shed in the back, town boat launch and beach within minutes walk. Loads of birds. Pleasant running water from the hatchery across the street. Originally a dormitory for the Powdermill which is now the hatchery, then a summer residence for a prominent New Durham resident. The house could be used as a great source of revenue as well, it was used as a rental home in 2018-2019 and generated $1,600 Monthly Unfurnished. This home is a wonderful place to call home.

    Sold By Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton

    • Listed by: Tina Heaney • Keller Williams Realty Metro-Concord
    Listing closed: 08/10/2022 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4913200
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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 281 Merrymeeting Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $5,028 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Off Street
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Waterfront Property: No
    • Zoning: RAR

    Building Information

    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1840
    • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

    Summary

    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Abuts Conservation, Rural
    • City: New Durham
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: Head west on Moores Crossing Rd toward US-3 N Take I-293 N, US-3 N and NH-28 N to Depot Rd in New Durham Drive to Merrymeeting Rd
    • Latitude: 43.474950286113312
    • Longitude: -71.178657271163942
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 119
    • Zip Code: 03844
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,028.00
    • Tax Year: 2022
    • 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: No
    • Driveway: Paved
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    Property

    Lot Information
    • Block: 000
    • Lot: 048
    • Lot - Sqft: 21344.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2355.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2638.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2355.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 49.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 234.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Merrymeeting Lake
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: No
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete, Slab - Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • ROW to other Parcel: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1840
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Private
    • Utilities: Phone, Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable
    • Water Access Details: Beach Access, Cross a Street to Access, Dock Access, Municipal Residents Only

    Interior and Exterior Features

    Exterior Features
    • Color: Grey
    • Features - Exterior: Boat Launch, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Shed, Beach Access
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Metal
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Energy Star, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator-Energy Star, Washer - Energy Star
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 2
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Laminate, Softwood, Vinyl Plank
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.5

    Room Information

    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study

    Property History for 281 Merrymeeting Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 10, 2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4913200

    $392,500—
    Jul 21, 2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4913200

    —
    Jul 13, 2022

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4913200

    $400,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/10/2022

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4913200

    $392,500
    07/21/2022

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4913200

    —
    07/13/2022

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4913200

    $400,000

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

    Public Records for 281 Merrymeeting Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $119,900

    Additions

    $243,300
    Total$363,200

    Tax Record

    2025

    $5,136 ($428 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    3

    Baths

    3

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,572 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,572 SqFt

    Unfinished Basement SqFt

    1,170 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    21,344 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1840

    Year Renovated

    2000

    Zoning

    RES/RE

    County

    STRAFFORD

    APN

    NDUR M:119 L:048-000

    Schools near 281 Merrymeeting 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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