Last Sold Price
5 beds950 sqft$379/sqft
689 Canal Rd, Wakefield, NH 03872

Description

Just 8 feet from the water s edge, this 1930 s cottage on beautiful Great East Lake has 2 docks, crystal clear water and a sandy bottom, wrap around decks, a sleeping porch and lots of rustic charm on the inside. The lot is completely level and there are two outbuildings, a bunkhouse and workshop/bath house w/shower. Most furnishings are included.Just 8 feet from the water s edge, this 1930 s cottage on beautiful Great East Lake has 2 docks, crystal clear water and a sandy bottom, wrap around decks, a sleeping porch and lots of rustic charm on the inside. The lot is completely level and there are two outbuildings, a bunkhouse and workshop/bath house w/shower. Most furnishings are included.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/07/2008 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carol Bush • Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

Sold By Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

Property Details for 689 Canal Road

Status
MLS #
2611356
Days on Market
740
Taxes
$4,363 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
1.18 AC / 51,400 SF
Parking
None
Water Body Type
Lake
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
SFRES

Location

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Building Information for 689 Canal Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size1.18 AC / 51,400 SF

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$2,193 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,829

Property Taxes

$364

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 689 Canal Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Wakefield
  • County: NH-Carroll
  • Directions: Route 16 to Route 109 through Sanbornville to 4 way stop. Go straight onto Witchtrot Road by Poor People s Pub. Continue 2.3 miles to Canal Road. Cross over Canal Road to driveway. Bear right at fork to next house on left.
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • State: NH
  • Map: 153
  • Zip: 03872
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,363.00
  • Tax Rate: 9.37%
  • Tax Year: 2008
School Information
  • School - High: Spaulding High School
  • School - District: Wakefield
  • School - Elementary: Paul School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Paul School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Capacity: .00
  • Driveway: Common/Shared, Gravel, Paved
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot: 11
  • Lot - Sqft: 51401.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.18
  • Road Frontage Length: 26.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 950.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 950.0
  • Water Frontage Length: 60.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
  • Water Body Name- EX: Great East Lake
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Post/Piers
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1930
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: white
  • Features - Exterior: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Outbuilding, Porch - Screened
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description: None
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 0
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 7
  • Bedrooms - Total: 5
  • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Direct Vent
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8x12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12x19
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8x7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8x10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 9x10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 7x9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 689 Canal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285035466

$359,900
Oct 7, 2008

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2611356

$359,900
Sep 8, 2008

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2611356

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285035466

$359,900
10/07/2008

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2611356

$359,900
09/08/2008

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2611356

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

Public Records for 689 Canal Road

Taxable ValueLand$912,000Additions$234,200Total$1,146,200
Tax Record2025$9,983 ($832 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,205 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,205 SqFtStories2Lot Size52,272 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningR2GELCountyCARROLLAPNWKFD M:00153 B:011000 L:000000

Schools near 689 Canal Road

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

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