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!
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Listed by: Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton • David E Countway
Price cut: $125K (6/26)
$975,000
229 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855
2beds
1,504sqft
Ranch
Built in 1940
0.87 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$648/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private beachExpanded parking area
- 130 days
- 1,204
- 49
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David E Countway,
Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton 603-875-3128
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5086855
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air, Hot Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Full,Interior Stairs,Walkout,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 1 Fireplace
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,504
- Total interior livable area: 1,504 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,252
- Finished area below ground: 252
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Paved, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Deck, Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
- Body of water: Merrymeeting Lake
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 102,Road frontage: 113
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: NDURM101L022000
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Ranch
Materials
- Wood Frame, T1-11 Exterior
- Foundation: Below Frost Line, Block
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $648/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,199,300
- Annual tax amount: $16,958
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $975,000-11.4%$648/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000-8.3%$731/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,199,000$797/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $1,199,000-4.1%$797/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$831/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,308 -2.9% | $582,000 |
| 2023 | $11,640 +20.5% | $582,000 +8% |
| 2022 | $9,661 +0.3% | $539,100 |
| 2021 | $9,628 +5.8% | $539,100 |
| 2020 | $9,100 +16.2% | $539,100 +63.3% |
| 2019 | $7,832 +1.6% | $330,200 |
| 2018 | $7,710 +1.4% | $330,200 |
| 2017 | $7,601 +1.1% | $330,200 |
| 2016 | $7,515 -22.5% | $330,200 -24.5% |
| 2015 | $9,693 +10.6% | $437,600 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $8,766 -2.9% | $401,200 |
| 2013 | $9,027 +0.4% | $401,200 |
| 2011 | $8,987 +6.2% | $401,200 +0.5% |
| 2010 | $8,459 -4.3% | $399,200 -8.6% |
| 2009 | $8,843 +6.6% | $436,900 |
| 2008 | $8,297 +4.1% | $436,900 |
| 2007 | $7,969 | $436,900 |
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Neighborhood: 03855
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: New Durham Elementary
- Middle: Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
- High: Kingswood Regional High School
- District: Governor Wentworth Regional
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




