42 Water St

Meredith, NH 03253

$725,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
660 Sq. Ft.
$1,098 / Sq. Ft.
660
Sq. Ft.
$1,098
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/11/26
Closed 6/11/26

Description

Charming waterfront cottage on beautiful Waukewan Lake offering the perfect blend of lake life and in-town convenience! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat features water views, a private dock, and a great yard ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying summer nights by the lake. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere with FHA heat for year-round comfort and mini splits for efficient air conditioning. The home also includes a full basement for storage and a 1-car garage. Offered partially...Charming waterfront cottage on beautiful Waukewan Lake offering the perfect blend of lake life and in-town convenience! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat features water views, a private dock, and a great yard ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying summer nights by the lake. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere with FHA heat for year-round comfort and mini splits for efficient air conditioning. The home also includes a full basement for storage and a 1-car garage. Offered partially furnished, making it easy to start enjoying lake living right away. Just a short walk to downtown Meredith where you can enjoy charming shops, restaurants, and all the amenities this sought-after Lakes Region town has to offer. Open house sunday may 24 11:00-1:00
  1. Listed by Jaynee Middlemiss • BHG Masiello Meredith

Sold By Maxfield Real Estate/Center Harbor

Property Details for 42 Water Street

Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Shoreline District
LISTING CLOSED: 06/11/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 42 Water Street

StatusClosed
MLS #5090329
Days on Market6
Taxes$5,371 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyBelknap County
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Building Information for 42 Water Street

Stories1Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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$4,060 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,613

Property Taxes

$448

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 42 Water Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Meredith
  • County: NH-Belknap
  • Directions: Route 3 to Main Street. Right onto Water Street. Property is on the left.
  • Latitude: 43.653756000001003
  • Longitude: -71.505298999999994
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: U05
  • Zip Code: 03253
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 35
  • Lot Features: Lakes, Landscaped, Water View, Waterfront, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near School(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
  • Water Frontage Length: 100.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Waukewan Lake
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
  • Total Finished Area: 660.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 660.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 660.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7841.0
  • Total Area: 1320.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1946
Utilities
  • Electric: 60 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Unfinished, Walkout, Exterior Access
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Heating: Oil, Hot Air, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 42 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5090329

$725,000—
May 27, 2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5090329

—
May 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5090329

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5090329

$725,000
05/27/2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5090329

—
05/21/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5090329

$650,000

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

Public Records for 42 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand$415,900Additions$89,900Total$505,800
Tax Record2025$5,372 ($448 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt660 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt660 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt660 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946ZoningSCountyBELKNAPAPNMERE M:00U05 B:00035

Schools near 42 Water Street

This home is within Inter-Lakes School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Inter-Lakes Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Sandwich Central School
Public - K to 6
Inter-Lakes Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Inter-Lakes High School
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

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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