72 South Shore Road, New Durham, NH, 03855
About This Home
*Big price reduction-great investment opportunity!* Imagine sitting just steps from the water on beautiful Merrymeeting Lake, a crystal clear, spring fed, 1,233 acre lake tucked away between mountains and forest. Bring your ideas for sweat equity for this 1948 cottage nicely situated on large lot, a private wooded setting featuring mature trees, terraced stone walls, and charming outdoor stone fireplace. Buyers should be eyeing this as a huge investment opportunity with 100 feet of waterfront on the .26 acre waterfront lot, and includes the gently sloped .34 acre back lot. Deep water dock and nice sandy bottom. Aluminum dock was just removed the permanently fixed dock is ready for you to add your dock. Expansive family room with fireplace and large screened porch, galley kitchen and bathroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs. New septic design is currently in process to convey with sale. Priced to bring buyer enthusiasm, and well under assessed value! No trespassing please, assisted showings only. Time to obtain your own family getaway on Merrymeeting Lake! No open house this weekend, easy to show!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Foundation: Fieldstone,Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 811
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 811
- Total interior livable area: 811 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: NDURM120L032041
- Zoning description: Res
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterbody name: Merrymeeting Lake
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 200
Lot
- Lot size: 0.60 Acres
- Features: Trail/Near Trail,Views,Wooded
Parking
- Parking features: Dirt
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Hampshire Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,373 | $52,476 |
| Home Insurance | $251 | $3,012 |
| Property Taxes | $1,410 | $16,920 |
| Electricity | $283 | $3,398 |
| Total | $6,317 | $75,804 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Price change | $825,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Price change | $865,000 |
| 2026-05-24 | Listed for sale | $885,000 |
| 2000-05-26 | Sold | $175,000 |
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