72 S Shore Rd

New Durham, NH 03855

$885,000
Price
2
Beds
811 Sq. Ft.
$1,091 / Sq. Ft.
811
Sq. Ft.
$1,091
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This quintessential log style lakefront home sits just steps from the water on beautiful Merrymeeting Lake, a crystal clear, spring fed, 1,233 acre lake tucked away between mountains and forest. With just 3 owners so far there is some really rich history here for this 1948 cottage. 100 feet of waterfront on the .26 acre waterfront lot, and includes the gently sloped .34 acre back lot. Deep water dock and nice sandy bottom. Expansive family room with fireplace and large screened porch, galley kitchen...This quintessential log style lakefront home sits just steps from the water on beautiful Merrymeeting Lake, a crystal clear, spring fed, 1,233 acre lake tucked away between mountains and forest. With just 3 owners so far there is some really rich history here for this 1948 cottage. 100 feet of waterfront on the .26 acre waterfront lot, and includes the gently sloped .34 acre back lot. Deep water dock and nice sandy bottom. Expansive family room with fireplace and large screened porch, galley kitchen and bathroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs. New septic design is currently in process to convey with sale. Priced to bring buyer enthusiasm, and well under assessed value! No trespassing please, assisted showings only. No open house scheduled at this time so schedule your showing today. Likely to need cash buyer.
  1. Listed by Jennifer Azzara • Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton

Property Details for 72 South Shore Road

Water Body Type
Lake
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Res
LISTING UPDATED: 06/01/2026 05:31 PM

Property Details for 72 South Shore Road

StatusActive
MLS #5090670
Days on Market12
Taxes$13,970 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
CountyStrafford County
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Location

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Building Information for 72 South Shore Road

Stories1Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

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$4,410

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Property Information for 72 South Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: New Durham
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Latitude: 43.475884000001003
  • Longitude: -71.165948000000000
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 120
  • Zip Code: 03855
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 32
  • Lot: 41
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Road Frontage Length: 200.0
  • Water Body Name: Merrymeeting Lake
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
  • Total Finished Area: 811.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 811.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
  • 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: 0.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 26136.0
  • Total Area: 811.0
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $988,000
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1948
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Drilled Well
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Brown
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 1

Property History for 72 South Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5090670

$885,000—
May 26, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285602020

$175,000—
May 26, 2000

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #575368

$175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5090670

$885,000
05/26/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #285602020

$175,000
05/26/2000

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #575368

$175,000

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

Public Records for 72 South Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$925,800Additions$62,200Total$988,000
Tax Record2025$13,970 ($1,164 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt877 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt877 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,528 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1990ZoningRES/RECountySTRAFFORDAPNNDUR M:120 L:032-041

Schools near 72 South Shore Road

This home is within Governor Wentworth Reg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Durham Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Kingswood Regional High School
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

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More information about 72 South Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855

72 South Shore Road is a single family home for sale in New Durham, NH 03855. This property was listed for sale on May 24, 2026 by Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton, it's currently listed at $885,000. It has been on the market for a total of 12 days and was last sold on May 26, 2000. This listing's school district is Governor Wentworth Reg School District. Nearby schools include New Durham Elementary School, Kingswood Regional Middle School and Kingswood Regional High School. 72 South Shore Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 811 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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Listing Courtesy of Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton

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