Listed by Costantino Real Estate LLC · Gerard Costantino · 603-539-3200
Single Family Residence · Freedom, NH
281 W Bay Road, Freedom, NH
$1,495,000
Est. $7,560/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 1,645
- Built
- 2016
- MLS®
- #5113735
Property Description
Welcome to 281 W Bay Road, a single-family home in Freedom, New Hampshire. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,645 square feet of living space, listed at $1,495,000. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.37-acre lot, 2016 construction and roughly $909 per square foot. See the listing's full details below, and reach out for a private showing of 281 W Bay Road.
Beautifully maintained and only 10 years old, this stunning 3 bedroom, 3 bath contemporary sits on the shores of Ossipee Lake in the channel between Broad and Leavitt Bays in low tax Freedom. Designed for both comfortable living and entertaining, the home features an open concept layout with granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful hardwood and tile flooring throughout. The first floor offers a spacious lake facing primary bedroom, 3/4 bath with tiled shower, and a convenient half bath with laundry. Upstairs, a large nearly full length loft provides excellent space for entertaining, guests, or a second living area, along with another bedroom. The walkout lower level adds even more living space with a lakeside bedroom, full bath, family room, utility room, and bonus room ready to finish to your liking. Sliders open directly to a lakeside patio and the gently sloping grounds leading to the water. Down by the lake, you'll find another sitting patio, a large boat dock, clear sandy bottom waterfront, and beautiful views toward Green Mountain. Ossipee Lake offers outstanding boating and cruising with three bays plus the main lake, along with excellent swimming, fishing, and multiple sandbars perfect for spending the day on the water. Additional features include a whole house generator and efficient mini-split systems providing year round heat and air conditioning. A truly special lakefront property offering modern comfort, beautiful waterfront, and everything needed to enjoy the best of Ossipee Lake.
Location Highlights
281 W Bay Road is a single family residence in Freedom, New Hampshire, listed at $1,495,000. That works out to about $909 per square foot, for a home built in 2016. It has been on the market for 3 weeks.
From here it is 25 miles to Waterville Valley Resort and 28.7 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, Freedom averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools: Freedom Elem School (Elementary), A. Crosby Kennett Middle Sch (Middle), A.CrosbyKe (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,645
- Price / SqFt
- $908.81
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 2016
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Town
- Freedom, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 18
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 2016
- Zoning
- LEAVIT
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walkout
- Basement Description
- Finished
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- Mini Split
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Heating
- Electric, Mini Split
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 8
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,645
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 615
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 2,260
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 2,715
Location Information
- School - Elementary
- Freedom Elem School
- School - High
- A.CrosbyKe
- School - Middle/Jr
- A. Crosby Kennett Middle Sch
Financial Details
- Cable Company
- Spectrum
- Electric Company
- Eversource
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $8,016
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- No
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
- Water Access Details
- Deep Water Access, Dock Access
External Features
- Color
- Beige
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Garden, Patio
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- Country Setting, Level, Wooded
- Lot - Acres
- 0.37
- Lot - SqFt
- 16,117
- Road Frontage Type
- Gravel, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 109
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Drywell
- Utilities
- Cable at Site
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, Private
- Water Body Type
- Lake
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5113735; Listed by Costantino Real Estate LLC · Gerard Costantino · 603-539-3200
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $25,415
- 2023
- $24,780
- 2022
- $24,144
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Freedom
- 21
- Average list price
- $549,618
- Price range
- $110,000 – $1,900,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,989/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $7,560
- Property Tax
- $2,118
- Home Insurance
- $311
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 281 W Bay Road, Freedom, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Freedom Elem School
- Middle
- A. Crosby Kennett Middle Sch
- High School
- A.CrosbyKe
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 281 W Bay Road cost?
281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH is listed for $1,495,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $909 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on October 9, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 281 W Bay Road have?
281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (1 full, 1 three-quarter and 1 half) in 1,645 square feet of finished living space.
Counting 615 finished square feet below grade, the MLS lists 2,260 finished square feet in total.
What heating and cooling does 281 W Bay Road have?
281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH is heated by electric and mini split, per the MLS.
Cooling: mini split.
What are the water and sewer systems at 281 W Bay Road?
281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH has a private drilled well, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well and private; sewer: 1250 gallon, concrete and drywell.
Electric: 200+ amp service and circuit breakers (Eversource).
Other utilities: cable at site; cable provider Spectrum.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 281 W Bay Road have a basement?
Yes. 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH has a basement with walkout access, including 615 finished square feet.
The MLS describes it as finished.
What are the key features of 281 W Bay Road?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH: cathedral ceiling(s) and 1st floor laundry.
Outside: deck, garden and patio.
Flooring: hardwood and tile.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, dryer, microwave, gas range, refrigerator and washer; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What parking does 281 W Bay Road have?
The MLS lists no garage at 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH; parking is off a paved driveway.
Is 281 W Bay Road a waterfront property?
Yes. The MLS lists 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH as a waterfront property on a lake.
Water access: deep water access and dock access.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What school district is 281 W Bay Road in?
The MLS lists these schools for 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH: Freedom Elem School (elementary), A. Crosby Kennett Middle Sch (middle) and A.CrosbyKe (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 281 W Bay Road still for sale?
Yes. 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5113735).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 281 W Bay Road listed?
281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH is listed by Gerard Costantino of Costantino Real Estate LLC (603-539-3200).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 281 W Bay Road?
281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH is a single-family home built in 2016.
The MLS lists its style as Contemporary, with two stories.
What town is 281 W Bay Road in?
281 W Bay Road is in Freedom, New Hampshire 03836, in Carroll County.
What is the lot size of 281 W Bay Road?
281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH sits on 0.37 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as country setting, level and wooded.
It has 109 feet of road frontage (gravel and public).
Zoning: LEAVIT.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 281 W Bay Road?
Annual property taxes on 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH are $8,016 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Freedom assessing office.
How does the price of 281 W Bay Road compare with other Freedom listings?
At $1,495,000, 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH is priced above the $499,900 median asking price of the 13 single-family homes for sale in Freedom on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 281 W Bay Road in person?
To see 281 W Bay Road in Freedom, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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