Date
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Price
Change
Source
5/25/2026
Listed
$1,500,000
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Property Description
Nestled on 100 feet of exclusive waterfront on Messer Pond, this beautifully designed 3-bedroom 2.5-bath McGray & Nichols home offers the perfect blend of comfort, light, and year-round enjoyment. Enjoy desirable first-floor living with a spacious primary suite featuring built-in shelving and an en-suite bath with tiled shower and soaking tub. High ceilings and abundant natural light create an airy, welcoming feel throughout. The open-concept living area is ideal for entertaining or relaxing by the fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen, where everyone can gather. Step outside to a screened-in porch and expansive deck-perfect for enjoying peaceful water views. The lower level offers two additional bedrooms, a full bath, an office, a utility room with a workbench, and a generous common room with a wood stove. Walkout access to a second deck provides flexible space for guests, work, or recreation. Located just minutes from downtown New London, enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, a hospital, grocery store, and summer stock theater. Municipal access to Little Lake Sunapee and Pleasant Lake includes town beaches and playgrounds. Only 15 minutes to Mount Sunapee Resort and Adventure Park, 30 minutes to the Upper Valley, and 90 minutes to Boston-this is a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living with both convenience and charm.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 217 Forest Acres Rd
General
- Price: $1,500,000
- Taxes: $12,033 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5090805
- Updated: 5/25/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Furnished, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-In Closet, 1st Floor Laundry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1: Bathroom Full, Level 1
- Bathroom 2: Bathroom Half, Level 1
- Bathroom 3: Bathroom Half, Level 1
- Bathroom 4: Bathroom Full, Basement
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Suite: Level 1
- Bedroom 1: Basement
- Bedroom 2: Basement
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Level 1
- Living Room: Level 1
- Family Room: Family Room, Basement
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Level 1
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Level 1
- Office: Basement
- Laundry: Level 1
- Utility Room: Basement
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector, Wood Stove
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Garden Space, Porch, Private Dock, Storage
- Color: Gray
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
Location
- County: Merrimack
- Driving Directions: From the south, take exit 11 on I89 and turn left onto King Hill Road for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Tracy Road for .6 miles. Turn right onto County Road for .5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Acres Road for .4 miles, the property is on the left.
School Information
- School District: Kearsarge Sch Dst SAU #65
- Elementary School: Kearsarge Elem New London
- Middle School: Kearsarge Regional Middle Sch
- High School: Kearsarge Regional HS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Mini Split
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood Stove, Mini Split
Utilities
- Sewer: Private
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Walkout
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished, Full, Walkout
- Roof: Standing Seam
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,467
- Finished Total: 2,467 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,343 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,124 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1993
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,038
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 99
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
- Potential Use: Residential
- Zoning: R2 - Residential
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: Pond
- Water Front Name: Messer Pond
- Water Front Owned: 1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $608.03
- Tax Amount: $12,033
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Deed, Property Disclosure, Tax Map
- Surveyed: Yes
- Lot Number: 20
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Schools
Schools serving 217 Forest Acres Rd
School District:Kearsarge Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School At New London 64 Cougar Court, New London, NH 03257 | K-5 | 1.7 mi |
Kearsarge Regional Middle School 32 Gile Pond Rd., Sutton, NH 03260 | 6-8 | 5.5 mi |
Kearsarge Regional High School 457 North Rd., Sutton, NH 03260 | 9-12 | 6.4 mi |
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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 217 Forest Acres Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 217 Forest Acres Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,780
7%
$1,014,600
—
2023
$10,968
14%
$1,014,600
68%
2022
$9,602
3%
$605,400
—
2021
$9,317
3%
$605,400
—
2020
$9,045
2%
$605,400
—
2019
$8,905
15%
$605,400
23%
2018
$7,720
-2%
$491,400
—
2017
$7,867
2%
$491,400
—
2016
$7,700
8%
$491,400
6%
2015
$7,143
1%
$462,300
—
2014
$7,078
8%
$462,300
6%
2013
$6,581
—
$437,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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