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229 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH, 03855

2beds
1baths
1,504sqft
$975,000
$648price/sqft
$7,086/moest. monthly cost
$283,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Back on the market for the 2026 season with a new price well-below the current town assessment and with a 'pending' new septic design, based on the older status of the existing system. Contemporary Merrymeeting Lake Ranch on a sloping lot with 102' of southwest exposure on Pleasant Cove. This 2-bedroom Ranch has many memories for the Sellers. There is a hardwood oak floor in the open concept kitchen, dining area, and living room. A brick wood-burning fireplace adds warmth in the living room. The 2-level sunroom addition is accessed from the living room, and features a bonus room in the basement level. When you turn into the driveway there is an expanded parking area; the Sellers made occasional visits in the wintertime, by parking off North Shore Road and walking down to their Cottage. There is currently a large deck attached in front with access from either the dining area or the sunroom. Enjoy afternoon sun and lake views from the deck. You will find 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. There are many newer homes in the Pleasant Cove neighborhood. This location and home may fill the needs of your family. Sign on property!

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
18
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Foundation: Below Frost Line,Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,T1-11 Exterior

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
  • Property subType: Ranch

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Electric Stove,Water Heater

Basement

  • Basement: Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Full,Interior Stairs,Walkout,Interior Entry

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Kitchen/Dining,Natural Woodwork,Other
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning,1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 252
  • Finished area above ground: 1,252

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Oil,Forced Air,Hot Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,504
  • Total interior livable area: 1,504 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: NDURM101L022000
  • Zoning description: residential

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior features: Deck,Shed
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water,Lake
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water,Lake
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Lake Front,Waterfront,Beach Access
  • Waterbody name: Merrymeeting Lake
  • Frontage length: Water frontage: 102,Road frontage: 113

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.87 Acres
  • Features: Sloped,Wooded

Parking

  • Parking features: Gravel,Paved,Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Hampshire Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,930$59,160
Home Insurance $283$3,396
Property Taxes $1,590$19,080
Electricity $283$3,398
Total$7,086$85,032

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$242,948/yr
40% on housing$212,580/yr
45% on housing$188,960/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.6%
8.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.1%
-1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$648This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 03855$359
Strafford County$254

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 03855$407
Strafford County$293

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-04Listed for sale$1,100,000
2025-11-16Listing removed$1,199,000
2025-11-04Price change$1,199,000
2025-09-17Listed for sale$1,250,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDavid E Countway
BrokerageMaxfield Real Estate/ Alton

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