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!
Active under contract
Listed by: Roche Realty Group
$675,000
78 South Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855
3beds
1,208sqft
Est.:
Ranch
Built in 1959
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$559/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Firepit areaMany updates throughoutLawn picnic areaPlenty of outdoor space
- 55 days |
- 2,107 |
- 97 |
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Listed by:
Carol A Mattice,
Roche Realty Group 603-279-7046
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5081483
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Indoor Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Storage Space,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Fireplace features: Wood Stove Hook-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,208 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 736
- Finished area below ground: 472
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: Two,Multi-Level
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Mooring, Boat Slip/Dock, Dock, Deck, Private Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Lake Access, Lake Front, Lakes, Waterfront
- Body of water: Merrymeeting Lake
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 114,Road frontage: 90
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Trail/Near Trail, Views
Details
- Parcel number: NDURM120L036000
- Zoning description: RAR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Camp,Ranch
- Property subtype: Ranch
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Concrete, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $559/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $798,800
- Annual tax amount: $11,295
- Date on market: 3/31/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000$559/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Listing removed | $675,000$559/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$559/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $699,000-6.8%$579/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $750,000-11.8%$621/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,900$704/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,919 -2.9% | $510,500 |
| 2023 | $10,210 +11.6% | $510,500 |
| 2022 | $9,148 +0.3% | $510,500 |
| 2021 | $9,118 +5.8% | $510,500 |
| 2020 | $8,617 +14.4% | $510,500 +60.8% |
| 2019 | $7,531 +1.6% | $317,500 |
| 2018 | $7,414 +1.4% | $317,500 |
| 2017 | $7,309 +1.1% | $317,500 |
| 2016 | $7,226 -5.3% | $317,500 -7.8% |
| 2015 | $7,628 -3.2% | $344,400 -4.5% |
| 2014 | $7,883 -2.9% | $360,800 |
| 2013 | $8,118 +0.4% | $360,800 |
| 2011 | $8,082 +6% | $360,800 +0.3% |
| 2010 | $7,622 -1.6% | $359,700 -6% |
| 2009 | $7,748 +6.6% | $382,800 |
| 2008 | $7,269 +4.1% | $382,800 |
| 2007 | $6,982 | $382,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03855
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10New Durham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Kingswood Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 7 mi
- 7/10Kingswood Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: New Durham Elementary
- High: Kingswood Regional High School
- District: Governor Wentworth Regional
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- New Hampshire
- Strafford County
- New Durham
- 03855
- 78 South Shore Road
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