Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty Gilford NH · Jennifer Nolin · Cell: 603-556-2009
Single Family Residence · Gilford, NH
2885 Lake Shore Road, Gilford, NH
$795,000
Est. $4,020/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sq Ft
- 1,984
- Built
- 1942
- MLS®
- #5106846
Property Description
A single-family home with New Hampshire roots, 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford dates to 1942 and lists at $795,000. The home provides 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,984 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 1.2-acre lot, garage parking for 1 and roughly $401 per square foot. The full photo gallery, live pricing and every MLS detail for 2885 Lake Shore Road follow below. Browse more homes for sale in Gilford.
Classic New Hampshire charm meets the quintessential lake lifestyle! Located directly across the street from beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, this charming 1942 home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the lake without the waterfront price tag. Take in the ever changing scenery of the lake, then head down to your leased mooring, jet ski lift, swim platform, and sitting deck to spend the day swimming, relaxing, or enjoying the water. It’s the perfect setup for embracing everything that makes lake living so special. The location is equally appealing, with easy access to the many attractions of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and exploring during the warmer months, then trade the lake for the slopes in winter with several popular ski areas within easy reach. Fall brings spectacular foliage, while spring and summer offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Add in nearby restaurants, shopping, golf, and charming New Hampshire towns, and you’ll find recreation and relaxation in every direction. This home offers a wonderful blend of classic character and thoughtful updates. Gorgeous original wood flooring brings warmth and timeless appeal, while a newer heating system adds modern comfort. Many improvements have already been made, while some of the home’s original features remain including the kitchen, offering the opportunity to add your own style and vision. Whether you’re searching for a year-round residence, a weekend escape, or a place to gather with family and friends, this property offers something truly special: lake views, convenient lake access, classic New Hampshire charm, and a four-season lifestyle in one of the state’s most sought-after regions.
Location Highlights
2885 Lake Shore Road is a single family residence in Gilford, New Hampshire, listed at $795,000. That works out to about $401 per square foot, for a home built in 1942. It has been on the market for 2 months.
From here it is 22.2 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 26.8 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, Gilford averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Gilford Sch District SAU #73: Gilford Elementary (Elementary), Gilford Middle (Middle), GilfordHig (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
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,984
- Price / SqFt
- $400.71
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1942
- County
- NH-Belknap
- Town
- Gilford, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 26
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Belknap
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1942
- Zoning
- RC
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walkout
- Basement Description
- Concrete, Daylight, Partial, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- Mini Split
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Wood, Vinyl Plank
- Heating
- Propane, Hot Water, Wood, Wood Stove
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Woodwork, Wood Stove Hook-up, 1st Floor Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 7
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,984
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,984
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 2,432
Location Information
- School - District
- Gilford Sch District SAU #73
- School - Elementary
- Gilford Elementary
- School - High
- GilfordHig
- School - Middle/Jr
- Gilford Middle
Financial Details
- Cable Company
- Fidium
- Electric Company
- Eversource
- Fuel Company
- Eastern
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $6,341
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Resort
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
- Water Access Details
- Beach Access, Cross a Street to Access, Other, Water Access is Leased
External Features
- Color
- Yellow
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Boat Mooring, Outbuilding, Patio
- Foundation
- Block, Concrete
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 1
- Lot Features
- Mountain View, Sloped, Views, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails
- Lot - Acres
- 1.2
- Lot - SqFt
- 52,272
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Paved
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public Maintained Road, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 196
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Private, Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Phone Available
- Water Source
- Drilled Well
- Water Body Type
- Lake
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5106846; Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty Gilford NH · Jennifer Nolin · Cell: 603-556-2009
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Gilford
- 75
- Average list price
- $573,892
- Price range
- $224,900 – $1,449,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,714/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $4,020
- Property Tax
- $528
- Home Insurance
- $166
Property tax: this home’s 2025 annual tax bill of $6,341, per PrimeMLS. The rest is an Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate: insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr and PMI below 20% down. A sale can trigger a reassessment; confirm with the town assessor and your lender.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 2885 Lake Shore Road, Gilford, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Gilford Elementary
- Middle
- Gilford Middle
- High School
- GilfordHig
- District
- Gilford Sch District SAU #73
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 2885 Lake Shore Road cost?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH is listed for $795,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $401 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on August 27, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2885 Lake Shore Road have?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 full and 1 three-quarter) in 1,984 square feet of finished living space.
What type of home is 2885 Lake Shore Road?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH is a single-family home built in 1942.
The MLS lists its style as Cottage/Camp, New Englander, with two stories.
What town is 2885 Lake Shore Road in?
2885 Lake Shore Road is in Gilford, New Hampshire 03249, in Belknap County.
Location notes from the MLS: near shopping, near skiing and near snowmobile trails.
Our Lakes Region guide covers Gilford and the surrounding towns.
What is the lot size of 2885 Lake Shore Road?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH sits on 1.2 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as sloped and wooded.
It has 196 feet of road frontage (paved, public maintained road and public).
Zoning: RC.
What are the annual property taxes for 2885 Lake Shore Road?
Annual property taxes on 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH are $6,341 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 Gilford assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 2885 Lake Shore Road have?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH is heated by propane, hot water, wood and wood stove, per the MLS.
Cooling: mini split.
What are the water and sewer systems at 2885 Lake Shore Road?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well; sewer: private and septic tank.
Electric: 200+ amp service and circuit breakers (Eversource).
Other utilities: cable available and phone available; cable provider Fidium.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 2885 Lake Shore Road have a basement?
Yes. 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH has a basement with walkout access.
The MLS describes it as concrete, daylight, partial, interior entry, exterior entry, interior stairs, unfinished and walk-out access.
What are the key features of 2885 Lake Shore Road?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH: ceiling fan(s), dining area, laundry hook-ups, natural woodwork, wood stove hook-up and 1st floor laundry.
Outside: balcony, boat mooring, outbuilding and patio.
Flooring: wood and vinyl plank.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, dryer, refrigerator, electric stove and washer; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What parking does 2885 Lake Shore Road have?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH has a 1-car garage and a paved driveway.
Parking details: driveway, garage, off street and paved.
Is 2885 Lake Shore Road a waterfront property?
The MLS does not list 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH as waterfront, but it notes water access on a lake.
Water access: beach access, cross a street to access and water access is leased.
The MLS also notes mountain view.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What school district is 2885 Lake Shore Road in?
The MLS places 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH in the Gilford Sch District SAU #73.
Listed schools: Gilford Elementary (elementary), Gilford Middle (middle) and GilfordHig (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 2885 Lake Shore Road still for sale?
Yes. 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5106846).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 2885 Lake Shore Road listed?
2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH is listed by Jennifer Nolin of Coldwell Banker Realty Gilford NH (603-524-2255).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
How does the price of 2885 Lake Shore Road compare with other Gilford listings?
At $795,000, 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, NH is priced above the $749,000 median asking price of the 43 single-family homes for sale in Gilford on PrimeMLS as of November 7, 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 2885 Lake Shore Road in person?
To see 2885 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, 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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