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Property 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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78 S Shore Rd
General
- Sold For: $585,000
- Taxes: $11,295 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5081483
- Added to Site: 146 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Indoor Storage, Wood Stove Hookup
- Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1: Bathroom Half, Level 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: Level 1
- Bedroom 2: Basement
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Basement
- Loft: Level 1
- Sun Room/Solarium: Basement
- Utility Room: Basement
Additional Information
- Equipment: Wood Stove
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Boat Mooring, Boat Slip/Dock, Docks, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Private Dock, Beach Access
- Color: White
Location
- County: Strafford
- Driving Directions: Please follow GPS instructions.
School Information
- School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
- Elementary School: New Durham Elementary
- High School: Kingswood Regional High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Concrete, Private, Septic
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Storage Space, Interior Access
- Foundation Size: 23 x 32
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,208
- Finished Total: 1,208 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 736 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 472 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1959
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,197
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 90
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Gravel, Other
- Zoning: RAR
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: Lake
- Water Front Name: Merrymeeting Lake
- Water Front Owned: 1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $558.77
- Assessment Amount: $798,800
- Tax Amount: $11,295
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Surveyed: Yes
- Block: 36
Listed by Roche Realty Group, Carol A Mattice
Sold by Roche Realty Group, Carol A. Mattice
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Schools
Schools serving 78 S Shore Rd
School District:Governor Wentworth Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
New Durham Elementary School 7 Old Bay Road, New Durham, NH 03855 | K-6 | 2.9 mi |
Kingswood Regional Middle School 404 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 | 7-8 | 7 mi |
Kingswood Regional High School 396 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 | 9-12 | 7 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 78 S Shore Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/20/2026
Sold
$585,000
-13.33%
MLS
3/31/2026
Listed
$675,000
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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.
78 South Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855 (MLS# 5081483) is a Single Family property that was sold at $585,000 on July 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 78 South Shore Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Durham? You can browse all New Durham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

