79 South Shore Road

Closed 5/27/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$510,000

2 beds1 bath1,008 sqft

79 S Shore Rd, New Durham, NH 03855

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.27 acresLot Size

1980Year Built

$506/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Your own dock on merrymeeting lake! Spectacular lake and mountain views from this year round. This 2 bedroom ranch has an expansive deck spanning the width of the home, perfect for indoor/outdoor lakeside living. Take in the views from all your living spaces. Open concept living / dining with water views across the lake. This beautifully landscaped lot abuts conservation land that ensures privacy. Private dock and deck overlooking the crystal clear water of Merrymeeting Lake. Private side yard perfect...Your own dock on merrymeeting lake! Spectacular lake and mountain views from this year round. This 2 bedroom ranch has an expansive deck spanning the width of the home, perfect for indoor/outdoor lakeside living. Take in the views from all your living spaces. Open concept living / dining with water views across the lake. This beautifully landscaped lot abuts conservation land that ensures privacy. Private dock and deck overlooking the crystal clear water of Merrymeeting Lake. Private side yard perfect for a fire pit and lake view entertaining. Full basement and a 1 car garage for all your toys. 20' of owned waterfront with a deck and dock. Live and play on the water this summer!

Sold By Keller Williams Gateway Realty

Listed by: Shirley Freeman • BHHS Verani Belmont

Listing closed: 05/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4853965

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Principal and Interest

$2,723

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 79 South Shore Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,455 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Strafford County
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: Yes
Zoning: RAR

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1980
Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: New Durham
County: NH-Strafford

Directions: From Main Street in New Durham: turn onto Merrymeeting Road. Follow for about three miles, fish hatchery will be on your left, take right onto South Shore Rd. Follow about a mile and home will be on your right. Dock is directly across the street on the water.
Latitude: 43.475069420187161
Longitude: -71.164988122684491
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 120
Zip: 03855-2100

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $6,454.91
Tax Year: 2020

Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: 038
Lot: 000

Lot - Sqft: 11761.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Road Frontage Length: 120.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1008.0
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: 1008.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1008.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Water Frontage Length: 20.0
Water Body Access: Yes
Water Body Name: Merrymeeting Lake
Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Water Body Restrictions: No
Year Built: 1980

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Septic

Utilities: Internet - Cable
Water Access Details: Cross a Street to Access, Deep Water Access, Dock Access

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: tan
Roads: Dead End, Paved, Private

Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walkout
Basement Description: Concrete, Walkout
Baths - Total: 1
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 4
Bedrooms - Total: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 1

Property History for 79 South Shore Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 27, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1461861559	$510,000	—
May 27, 2021	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4853965	$510,000	—
May 27, 2021	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4853965		—
Apr 5, 2021	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4853965	$499,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/27/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1461861559	$510,000
05/27/2021	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4853965	$510,000
05/27/2021	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4853965	—
04/05/2021	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4853965	$499,900

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

Public Records for 79 South Shore Road

Taxable Value

Land

$202,200

Additions

$173,900

Total$376,100

Tax Record

2025

$5,318 ($443 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,277 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,277 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,536 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

11,761 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1980

Year Renovated

2005

Zoning

RES/RE

County

STRAFFORD

APN

NDUR M:120 L:038-037

Schools near 79 South Shore Road

This home is within Governor Wentworth Reg School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	New Durham Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	2.9 mi
6/10	Kingswood Regional Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	7.1 mi
7/10	Kingswood Regional High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	7.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	New Durham Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	2.9 mi
6/10	Kingswood Regional Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	7.1 mi
7/10	Kingswood Regional High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	7.0 mi

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