78 South Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855
NH-Strafford County
Key Facts
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 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!
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cottage/Camp / Multi-Level / Ranch
Year Built
1959
Stories
2
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Lot Size
0.28 acres
Zoning
RAR
Days on Market
27
MLS® Listing#
5081483
Property Features
Interior
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Basement
Parking
Patio
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Utilities
Sewer
Rooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Loft
- Utility Room
Schools
- Elementary:
- New Durham Elementary
- High:
- Kingswood Regional High School
- District:
- Governor Wentworth Regional
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$11,295
Tax year 2025
Directions
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Affordability Calculator
$135,000
Estimated monthly payment
$3,593/mo
Principal $540,000 · Est. interest $753,348 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in New Durham, NH
- $751,351
- Median Listing Price
- 74
- Median Days on Market
- 2,193
- Median Sq Ft
- $348
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 162
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 10% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 39% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in New Durham, NH.
Location
Points of Interest in New Durham, NH
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Nearby Schools
New Durham Elementary School
Elementary · 2.9 mi away
Alton Central School
Elementary · 3.3 mi away
Prospect Mountain High School
Secondary · 3.5 mi away
Shortridge Academy
School · 6.1 mi away
Wolfeboro Camp School
School · 6.5 mi away
Governor Wentworth Reg 49
School · 7.0 mi away
Kingswood Regional High School
Secondary · 7.0 mi away
Lakes Region Technology Center
School · 7.0 mi away
Kingswood Regional Middle School
Secondary · 7.0 mi away
Valley View Community School
Elementary · 7.1 mi away
Crescent Lake School
Secondary · 7.2 mi away
Farmington High School
Secondary · 7.2 mi away
Henry Wilson Memorial School
Secondary · 7.4 mi away
Farmington School District
School · 7.5 mi away
Carpenter School
Elementary · 7.9 mi away
Wolfeboro Nursery School
Elementary · 8.0 mi away
Paul Elementary School
Elementary · 8.4 mi away
Hazel Mac Brien Nursery School
Elementary · 8.5 mi away
Governor Wentworth Regional School District
School · 9.2 mi away
Gilmanton School
Elementary · 9.2 mi away
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