Open House Sunday, June 7th 10AM - 12PM. 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.
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Listed by: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$1,500,000
217 Forest Acres Road, New London, NH 03257
3beds
2,467sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
0.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$608/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful water viewsDesirable first-floor livingScreened-in porchExpansive deckAbundant natural lightHigh ceilingsAiry welcoming feel throughout
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Carter Bascom,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 603-526-4050
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5090805
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood Stove, Mini Split
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Full,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 1 Fireplace
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,643
- Total interior livable area: 2,467 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,343
- Finished area below ground: 1,124
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Laundry Access w/No Steps, Access to Parking, Bathroom w/Tub, Paved Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Garden, Private Dock, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Access, Lake Front, Lakes, Waterfront
- Body of water: Messer Pond
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 100,Road frontage: 99
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Trail/Near Trail, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: NLDNM105L20S0
- Zoning description: R2 - Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: New London
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $608/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,014,600
- Annual tax amount: $12,033
- Date on market: 5/25/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$608/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5090805 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,780 +7.4% | $1,014,600 |
| 2023 | $10,968 +14.2% | $1,014,600 +67.6% |
| 2022 | $9,602 +6.2% | $605,400 |
| 2020 | $9,045 +1.6% | $605,400 |
| 2019 | $8,905 +15.3% | $605,400 +23.2% |
| 2018 | $7,720 -1.9% | $491,400 |
| 2017 | $7,867 +2.2% | $491,400 |
| 2016 | $7,700 +7.8% | $491,400 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $7,143 +0.9% | $462,300 |
| 2014 | $7,078 +7.6% | $462,300 +5.7% |
| 2013 | $6,581 -11.8% | $437,300 |
| 2011 | $7,460 +14.6% | $437,300 |
| 2010 | $6,507 +5.2% | $437,300 +6.6% |
| 2009 | $6,183 -0.7% | $410,300 |
| 2008 | $6,228 | $410,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03257
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School At New LondonGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Kearsarge Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 8/10Kearsarge Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kearsarge Elem New London
- Middle: Kearsarge Regional Middle Sch
- High: Kearsarge Regional HS
- District: Kearsarge Sch Dst SAU #65
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- New Hampshire
- Merrimack County
- New London
- 03257
- 217 Forest Acres Road
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