357 Forest Acres Road

Closed 8/29/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,400,000

3 beds4 baths3,404 sqft$411/sqft

357 Forest Acres Rd, New London, NH 03257

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.3 acresLot Size

1963Year Built

$411/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful waterfront home located on Messer Pond consisting of 1.3 private acres and 300’+ of frontage. The setting is very private and has magnificent views overlooking the water. The original home was completely remodeled and expanded in 2001 by McGray & Nichols and in 2012 another major expansion was added. The design offers easy 1 floor living and additional living space in the walkout lower level. First floor: kitchen features quality cabinetry, breakfast bar, granite counters and tile backsplash....Wonderful waterfront home located on Messer Pond consisting of 1.3 private acres and 300’+ of frontage. The setting is very private and has magnificent views overlooking the water. The original home was completely remodeled and expanded in 2001 by McGray & Nichols and in 2012 another major expansion was added. The design offers easy 1 floor living and additional living space in the walkout lower level. First floor: kitchen features quality cabinetry, breakfast bar, granite counters and tile backsplash. The dining room has a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and access through French doors to the deck. The primary bedroom is spacious, includes a ceiling fan and its bath has a tile shower, jetted tub, double vanity with granite counter top. The ½ bath has washer & dryer and living room has a propane fireplace, power shades and a custom built window seat with storage drawers. Lower level: consists of a family room with wet bar & refrigerator, propane stove and access to the screen porch. There is a full bath, ¾ bath, office with built in book cases, a crafts room with radiant floor heat and 2 guest bedrooms. The large windows allow for water views from almost all rooms. Other features include: generator, central AC, irrigation system, security alarm system, patio, fire pit, perennial & shrub gardens, aluminum dock, float raft, canoe/kayak storage rack and oversized 2 car garage with storage and possible expansion above.

Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listed by: Bill Green • Green Real Estate

Listing closed: 08/29/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5047081

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Property Information for 357 Forest Acres Road

Property Details

Taxes: $12,915 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Merrimack County
Water Body Type: Pond
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: Yes
Zoning: Residential

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1963
Lot Size: 1.30 AC / 56,628 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: New London
County: NH-Merrimack

Directions: From traffic circle turn onto County Road, go past NL Hospital, turn left onto Forest Acres Road, home on left.
Latitude: 43.398871068349202
Longitude: -72.006699999999995
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 118
Zip Code: 03257

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Rate: 11.61%
Tax Year: 2024

Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 24

Lot Features: Landscaped, Pond Frontage, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres: 1.3
Road Frontage Length: 342.0
Water Frontage Length: 315.0
Water Body Access: Yes
Water Body Name: Messer Pond
Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Total Finished Area: 3404.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1810.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 1594.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 96.0
BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 56628.0
Total Area: 3500.0

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: Unknown
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
Year Built: 1963
School District: Kearsarge Sch Dst SAU #65

Utilities

Electric Company: Eversource
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready

Sewer: Leach Field
Water Source: Drilled Well
Utilities: Cable, Propane, Telephone Available
Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
Internet: Fiber Optic Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior
Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Metal

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Water Heater
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walkout
Basement Description: Concrete, Finished, Walkout
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste
Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Family Room, Level B: Office/Study, Level B: Studio
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Gas Stove
Cooling: Central AC
Total Stories: 1
Rooms Total: 9
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 4

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 9x9
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Foyer

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 12' x 11'4"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 23' x 11'8"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 15' x 18'6" + 11'6" x 11"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 16"4" x 17'8"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Primary BR Suite

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 11'8" x 22'
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Family Room

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 10' x 13'10"
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 14'2" x 15'4"
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Studio

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 10'10" x 14'10"
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 13'8" x 15'8"
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 357 Forest Acres Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 29, 2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5047081	$1,400,000	—
Jul 23, 2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5047081		—
Jun 18, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5047081	$1,565,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/29/2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5047081	$1,400,000
07/23/2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5047081	—
06/18/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5047081	$1,565,000

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

Public Records for 357 Forest Acres Road

Taxable ValueLand$676,500Additions$435,900Total$1,112,400

Tax Record2024$12,915 ($1,076 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,053 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,053 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt736 SqFtStories1Lot Size56,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1993ZoningR2 - RCountyMERRIMACKAPNNLDN M:118 L:24 S:0

Schools near 357 Forest Acres Road

This home is within Kearsarge Regional School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School At New London	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.6 mi
6/10	Kearsarge Regional Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	5.2 mi
8/10	Kearsarge Regional High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 13	6.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School At New London PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.6 mi
6/10	Kearsarge Regional Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	5.2 mi
8/10	Kearsarge Regional High School Public9 to 13 Serves this home	6.1 mi

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