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Property Description
Quintessential Lake Winnipesaukee Cottage on Welch Island! Experience the charm of lakefront living on beautiful Welch Island! This classic Lake Winnipesaukee cottage sits on nearly 2 private acres with an impressive 300 feet of pristine waterfront. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, panoramic lake views, and stunning mountain backdrops from your deck, dock, or cozy living spaces. The main cottage offers the charm of traditional lake life with a beautiful stone fireplace, bedroom, kitchen and a large deck. An outdoor shower adds to the summer cottage vibe, and a separate bunk house provides additional sleeping space for guests or kids! Even an old-fashioned outhouse! Whether you're swimming, boating, or relaxing by the water's edge, this island retreat captures everything you love about Lake Winnipesaukee.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 59 Welch Island
General
- Sold For: $950,000
- Taxes: $4,431 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5084802
- Added to Site: 169 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Living/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, 1st Floor Laundry
- Appliances: Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: 11'11" x 9'3", Level 1
- Bedroom 2: Level 1
- Bedroom 3: Level 1
- Bedroom 4: Level 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 14'7" x 9'7", Level 1
- Kitchen: Kitchen, 9'3" x 9'10", Level 1
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 20'0" x 9'9", Level 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Wood Stove
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Outbuilding, Shed, Storage
Location
- County: Belknap
- Driving Directions: Welch Island , South side, accessible by boat only
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: 1500+ Gallon
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 920
- Finished Total: 920 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 920 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1947
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.7
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 74,052
- Frontage: No Road Frontage
- Driveway/Sidewalk: None
- Zoning: IR
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: Lake
- Water Front Name: Lake Winnipesaukee
- Water Front Owned: 1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,081.52
- Tax Amount: $4,431
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 13
Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro, Adam Dow
Sold by Meredith Landing Real Estate LLC, Christopher. Williams
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Schools
Schools serving 59 Welch Island
School District:Gilford School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gilford Elementary School 76 Belknap Mountain Road, Gilford, NH 03249 | K-4 | 4 mi |
Gilford Middle School 72 Alvah Wilson Road, Gilford, NH 03249 | 5-8 | 4.2 mi |
Gilford High School 88 Alvah Wilson Road, Gilford, NH 03249 | 9-12 | 4.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 59 Welch Island
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2026
Sold
$950,000
-4.52%
MLS
7/22/2026
Price Reduced
$995,000
-9.55%
MLS
4/22/2026
Listed
$1,100,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
59 Welch Island, Gilford, NH 03249 (MLS# 5084802) is a Single Family property that was sold at $950,000 on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 59 Welch Island? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gilford? You can browse all Gilford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

