78 South Shore Road

Closed 7/20/26
Closed 7/20/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$585,000
3 beds1,208 sqft$484/sqft
78 S Shore Rd, New Durham, NH 03855
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$484/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This fabulous lakefront gem on Merrymeeting Lake is waiting for you. One of the cleanest lakes in NH, with 1,233 acres of nothing but pure beauty and crystal clear water! Being offered well below the assessed value of $798,000. This 3-bedroom, turnkey, fully furnished home with 113.74' of prime shorefront has only ever had one owner. Featuring 3 bedrooms, along with an adorable little private nook off to the side for an additional sleeping area. This well-cared-for seasonal home has beautiful open...This fabulous lakefront gem on Merrymeeting Lake is waiting for you. One of the cleanest lakes in NH, with 1,233 acres of nothing but pure beauty and crystal clear water! Being offered well below the assessed value of $798,000. This 3-bedroom, turnkey, fully furnished home with 113.74' of prime shorefront has only ever had one owner. Featuring 3 bedrooms, along with an adorable little private nook off to the side for an additional sleeping area. This well-cared-for seasonal home has beautiful open views to the pristine, crystal clear water and undeveloped slopes and mountains surrounding the lake. Enjoy the updated kitchen with a wonderful view of the lake from the kitchen window. Lovely wood floors are pretty much throughout the camp. Open cathedral ceiling to the lower level and a spacious living room. Gorgeous sunroom with sweeping lake and mountain views, this charming cottage boasts many updates throughout. Plenty of outdoor space includes 2 composite decks, a firepit area, an oversized composite dock/sundeck, and a lawn picnic area. The evolving tapestry of major conserved forested lands surrounding the lake sets Merrymeeting Lake apart from so many other lakes. Less than 2 hours to Boston, 45 minutes to NH’s seacoast. Merrymeeting – boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, and good old-fashioned fun! Come live where you play!

    Sold By Roche Realty Group

    • Listed by: Carol Mattice • Roche Realty Group
    Listing closed: 07/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5081483
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    Property Information for 78 South Shore Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,295 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Strafford County
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: RAR
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1959
    • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: New Durham
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: Please follow GPS instructions.
    • Latitude: 43.475404214408201
    • Longitude: -71.164969457672115
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: Yes
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 120
    • Zip Code: 03855
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax Rate: 14.14%
    • Tax Year: 2025
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Gravel, Other
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 036
    • Footprint: 23 x 32
    • Lot: 000
    • Lot Features: Beach Access, Country Setting, Deep Water Access, Lake Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Lakes, Mountain View, Rolling, Sloping, Steep, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Waterfront
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
    • Road Frontage Length: 90.0
    • Water Frontage Length: 114.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Merrymeeting Lake
    • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
    • Total Finished Area: 1208.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 736.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 472.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 192.0
    • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 12197.0
    • Total Area: 1400.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $798,800
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1959
    • School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
    • High School: Kingswood Regional High School
    • Elementary School: New Durham Elementary
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Concrete, Private, Septic
    • Water Source: Lake/Pond
    • Utilities: Cable Available, Telephone Available
    • Water Access Details: Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining, Dock Access
    • Internet: Cable Internet
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Interior Access, Partial, Storage Space
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Level 1: Eat-in Kitchen, Level 1: Loft
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Living Room, Level B: Sunroom, Level B: Utility Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Heating: Wood Stove
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    • Rooms Total: 6
    • Bathrooms Full: 0
    • Bathrooms Half: 1
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bathrooms Total: 1
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bathroom Half
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Loft
    Room 6
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 7
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Sunroom
    Room 9
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room

    Property History for 78 South Shore Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 20, 2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1946128642

    		$585,000—
    Jul 20, 2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5081483

    		$585,000—
    Jul 20, 2026

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5081483

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/20/2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1946128642

    $585,000
    07/20/2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5081483

    $585,000
    07/20/2026

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5081483

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

    Public Records for 78 South Shore Road

    Taxable ValueLand$697,300Additions$101,500Total$798,800
    Tax Record2025$11,295 ($941 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,395 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,395 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1995ZoningRES/RECountySTRAFFORDAPNNDUR M:120 L:036-000

    Schools near 78 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

    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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