Listed By:
David Countway with Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton;

$ 975,000 229 North Shore Road New Durham, NH

MLS: 5086855   Type: Single Family   County: Strafford   City: New Durham   Area: Strafford   Neighborhood: Merrymeeting Lake   Zip: 03855   Style: Contemporary,Ranch  

Mortgage $4,577 /mo

Beds

Baths

Half Baths

Sqr Footage

Acres

Built

2

1

0

1,504

0.87

1940

Contemporary Lakefront Ranch with a private beach on one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire. This property is located on Pleasant Cove with 102' of southwest exposure providing lovely afternoon and evening light. This 2-bedroom Ranch has many memories for the Sellers. There is a hardwood floor in the open concept kitchen, dining area, and living room. The large deck may be accessed by either the dining area or the sunroom and is perfect for grilling, relaxing , dining and enjoying the lake views. The 2-level sunroom addition is accessed from the living room, and is perfect for reading, playing games, and dining. Surrounded by windows, enjoy the lake and cool breeze. At the basement level, is a well-lit garden room with sliding doors and stunning lake views. The home features a forced hot air oil furnace; and a brick wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The sloping lawn in front leads to a wooden deck at the shorefront which is ideal for launching your kayaks and paddleboards. The gradual sandy shoreline on the sunny side of the cove is ideal for swimming. A seasonal dock could be situated close to the left corner of the shoreline, where the water is deeper. Store your boating supplies in the lakeside shed. When you turn into the driveway there is an expanded parking area. Centrally located, the Sellers enjoyed year-round visits with its convenient location to ski areas, the White Mountains, the quaint town of Wolfeboro, fall foliage, and nearby hiking, There are many newer homes replacing older cottages in the Pleasant Cove neighborhood. This location and home can easily meet the wishes of your family. The property will convey with a brand new 3-bedroom septic design, that was approved for construction by NHDES on July 9, 2026. A copy of the approval is attached. Sign on property!

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

New Durham Elementary
Distance: N/A Miles
Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
Distance: N/A Miles
Kingswood Regional
Distance: N/A Miles

Price History

5/4/2026 Listed $1,100,000
6/26/2026 12% - $975,000

Road Frontage Yes
Sewer On-Site Septic Exists,Private,Septic
Heating Oil,Forced Air,Hot Air
Cooling None
Utilities Other
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Appliances Refrigerator,Electric Stove,Water Heater
Garage No
Flood Zone No
Zoning residential
3/4 Baths 1
Full Baths 0
Half Baths 0
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1940
Electric 100 Amp Service,Circuit Breaker(s)
Style Contemporary,Ranch
Stories Count 1
Tax Rate 14.14
Type Single Family
Block 0
Property Condition Existing
Assessment Amount 1199300
Tax Year 2025
Status Detail 0
Covenants Unknown
Construction Materials Wood Frame,T1-11 Exterior
Directions At the Merrymeeting Lake Dam go left and follow Merrymeeting Road for 1.5 miles. Continue another 2 miles to 229 North Shore Road. Sign on property!
High School Kingswood Regional High School
City New Durham
Property Class Residential
School District Governor Wentworth Regional
Seasonal Yes
Elementary School New Durham Elementary
Middle School Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
DOM 139
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 778.75
Last Updated 09/19/2026 23:09:02

Interior Features

Basement Description Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Full,Interior Stairs,Walkout
Interior Amenities Wood Fireplace,1 Fireplace,Furnished,Kitchen/Dining,Natural Woodwork,Other
Basement No
Flooring Carpet,Hardwood,Vinyl
Beds 2
Total Rooms 7
Room 1 Level 1
Internet Cable Internet
Total Finished Area 1504
Rooms: Level B Level B: Bonus Room
Rooms: Level 1 Level 1: Bedroom,Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom,Level 1: Dining Room,Level 1: Kitchen,Level 1: Living Room,Level 1: Primary Bedroom,Level 1: Sunroom
Room 8 Type Bathroom Three Quarter
Room 8 Level 1
Room 8 Dimensions 9'8 x 5'
Room 7 Type Bonus Room
Room 7 Level Basement
Room 7 Dimensions 15.9 x 13'
Room 6 Type Sunroom
Room 6 Level 1
Room 6 Dimensions 15'9 x 13'
Room 5 Type Bedroom
Room 5 Level 1
Room 5 Dimensions 10'8 9'8
Room 4 Type Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Level 1
Room 4 Dimensions 11'6 x 9.8
Room 3 Type Living Room
Room 3 Level 1
Room 3 Dimensions 13'6 x 12'
Room 2 Type Dining Room
Room 2 Level 1
Room 2 Dimensions 13'6 x 12'
Room 1 Type Kitchen
Room 1 Dimensions 13'6 x 11'
Basement Access Type Interior

Exterior Features

Lot Features Sloping,Wooded
Exterior Amenities Deck,Shed
Driveway Gravel,Paved
Water View Yes
Lot Size Area 0.87
Water Source Dug Well
Parking Features Driveway
Water Body Name Merrymeeting Lake
Foundation Below Frost Line,Block
Lot 22
Color brown
Waterfront Property Yes
Road Frontage Length 113
Road Frontage Type Paved,Public
Surveyed Unknown
Water Body Type Lake
Lot Size Square Feet 37897
Water Frontage Length 102
Water Body Access Yes
Water Access Details Beach Access,Directly Adjoining

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Listed By:
David Countway with Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton;

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Property vs Zip Code Avg (03855)

Price 975K Avg 0

Sqr Feet 1,504 Avg 0

Cost / Sqr Ft $648 Avg $0

Acres 0.87 Avg 0

Visits 181 Avg 0

Days on Site 141 Avg 20,718

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Listed By: David Countway with Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton;




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Jennifer Russell
82 Portsmouth Avenue
Exeter, NH
603-235-5764