653 Canal Road

Closed 9/13/23Virtual Tour
Closed 9/13/23Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$1,227,500
3 beds1,188 sqft$1,033/sqft
653 Canal Rd, Wakefield, NH 03872

Description

Experience lakeside living at its finest with this charming three-bedroom, one-bathroom house on the serene shores of Great East Lake. This one-of-a-kind retreat boasts 432 feet of picturesque frontage with the option to have 4 deeded docks offering breathtaking views and the true essence of lakeside living. Step inside to discover a well-appointed living space featuring an inviting open floor plan, allowing seamless flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen and enclosed porch. The interior...Experience lakeside living at its finest with this charming three-bedroom, one-bathroom house on the serene shores of Great East Lake. This one-of-a-kind retreat boasts 432 feet of picturesque frontage with the option to have 4 deeded docks offering breathtaking views and the true essence of lakeside living. Step inside to discover a well-appointed living space featuring an inviting open floor plan, allowing seamless flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen and enclosed porch. The interior boasts ample natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance throughout. The open floor plan allows plenty of room for entertaining guests or your large family gatherings. Each of the three bedrooms offers stunning views of the lake. Wake up to the sight of the sun rising over the horizon or unwind in the evening while witnessing the incredible sunsets. As an added bonus there is an additional private accommodation for your overflow house guests. With easy access to Boston, Portsmouth, and North Conway its prime location allows you to immerse yourself in the best of both worlds. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an entertainer's dream, this waterfront property is a rare gem. Delayed showings until open house on Aug 12th 10a-2pm and Aug 13 11a - 1pm.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michelle Nai • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Laconia

Property Details for 653 Canal Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4964996
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$7,910 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
0.94 AC / 40,946 SF
County
Carroll County
Parking
Driveway, Parking Spaces 5
Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
R2GEL

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$495,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

Wakefield, NH

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Building Information for 653 Canal Road

Stories1Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.94 AC / 40,946 SF

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Property Information for 653 Canal Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails
  • City: Wakefield
  • County: NH-Carroll
  • Directions: From route 16 south take a right onto Meadow street, continue straight onto Witchtrot road for about 2.5 miles, take left onto Canal road. Property on right sign at driveway.
  • Latitude: 43.571790999999997
  • Longitude: -70.995011000000005
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 000153
  • Zip Code: 03872
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,910.00
  • Tax Rate: 12.25%
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Spaulding High School
  • School - District: Wakefield
  • School - Elementary: Paul School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Paul School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Dirt
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Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 004000
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot - Sqft: 40946.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.94
  • Road Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1188.0
  • 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: 1688.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1188.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 500.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
  • Water Frontage Length: 432.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Great East Lake
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1964
Utilities
  • Electric: 150 Amp
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: brown
  • Features - Exterior: Boat Launch, Boat Slip/Dock, Building, Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Storage
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Stove-Wood
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Light
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 653 Canal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4964996

$1,227,500—
Sep 6, 2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4964996

—
Aug 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4964996

$1,395,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4964996

$1,227,500
09/06/2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4964996

—
08/10/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4964996

$1,395,000

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

Public Records for 653 Canal Road

Taxable ValueLand$989,400Additions$228,200Total$1,217,600
Tax Record2025$10,605 ($884 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,407 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,407 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,946 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1964ZoningR2GELCountyCARROLLAPNWKFD M:00153 B:004000 L:000000

Schools near 653 Canal Road

This home is within Wakefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Paul Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Paul Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 653 Canal Road, Wakefield, NH 03872
$1,227,500
3
1,188
40,946
641 Canal Road, Wakefield, NH 03872
$2,200,000
3
4,555
33,976
647 Canal Road, Sanbornville, NH 03872
–
2
1
1,075
15,246
631 Canal Road, Sanbornville, NH 03872
–
4
1
1,276
36,590
621 Canal Road, Sanbornville, NH 03872
$320,000
3
2
2,560
30,928
609 Canal Road, Wakefield, NH 03872
$252,500
2
–
–
27,878

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