Listed by Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton · David E Countway · 603-875-3128
Single Family Residence · New Durham, NH
229 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH
$975,000
$1,100,000 · changed Jun 25, 2026
Est. $4,930/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Sq Ft
- 1,252
- Built
- 1940
- MLS®
- #5086855
Property Description
229 North Shore Road, New Durham is a single-family home for sale in New Hampshire at $975,000. The property offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,252 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 0.87-acre lot, 1940 construction and roughly $779 per square foot. Scroll on for current photos, the complete spec sheet and this New Durham listing's market context.
Contemporary Lakefront Ranch with a private beach on one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire. This property is located on Pleasant Cove with 102' of southwest exposure providing lovely afternoon and evening light. This 2-bedroom Ranch has many memories for the Sellers. There is a hardwood floor in the open concept kitchen, dining area, and living room. The large deck may be accessed by either the dining area or the sunroom and is perfect for grilling, relaxing , dining and enjoying the lake views. The 2-level sunroom addition is accessed from the living room, and is perfect for reading, playing games, and dining. Surrounded by windows, enjoy the lake and cool breeze. At the basement level, is a well-lit garden room with sliding doors and stunning lake views. The home features a forced hot air oil furnace; and a brick wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The sloping lawn in front leads to 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. When you turn into the driveway there is an expanded parking area. Centrally located, the Sellers enjoyed year-round visits with its convenient location to ski areas, the White Mountains, the quaint town of Wolfeboro, fall foliage, and nearby hiking, There are many newer homes replacing older cottages in the Pleasant Cove neighborhood. This location and home can easily meet the wishes of your family. The property will convey with a brand new 3-bedroom septic design, that was approved for construction by NHDES on July 9, 2026. A copy of the approval is attached. Sign on property!
Location Highlights
229 North Shore Road is a single family residence in New Durham, New Hampshire, listed at $975,000. That works out to about $779 per square foot, for a home built in 1940. It has been on the market for 6 months.
From here it is 31.8 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 35.7 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, New Durham averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Governor Wentworth Regional: New Durham Elementary (Elementary), Kingswood Regional Middle Sch (Middle), KingswoodR (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
- 2
- Total Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,252
- Price / SqFt
- $778.75
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1940
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Town
- New Durham, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 176
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1940
- Zoning
- residential
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Water Heater
- Basement
- No
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Crawl Space, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Stairs, Walk-Out Access
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Hot Air
- Interior Features
- Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Furnished, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Other
- Rooms - Total
- 7
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,252
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 252
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,504
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 1,504
Location Information
- School - District
- Governor Wentworth Regional
- School - Elementary
- New Durham Elementary
- School - High
- KingswoodR
- School - Middle/Jr
- Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $16,958
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame, T1-11 Exterior
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- Yes
- Total Stories
- One
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
- Water Access Details
- Beach Access, Directly Adjoining
External Features
- Color
- brown
- Driveway
- Gravel, Paved
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Shed
- Foundation
- Below Frost Line, Block
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- Sloped, Wooded
- Lot - Acres
- 0.87
- Lot - SqFt
- 37,897
- Parking
- Driveway
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 113
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Private, On-Site Septic Exists, Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Other
- Water Source
- Dug Well
- Water Body Type
- Lake
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5086855; Listed by Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton · David E Countway · 603-875-3128
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $16,575
- 2023
- $16,161
- 2022
- $15,746
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 New Durham
- 39
- Average list price
- $517,991
- Price range
- $72,000 – $1,240,000
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$6,515/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $4,930
- Property Tax
- $1,381
- Home Insurance
- $203
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 229 North Shore Road, New Durham, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- New Durham Elementary
- Middle
- Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
- High School
- KingswoodR
- District
- Governor Wentworth Regional
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 229 North Shore Road?
229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 1,252 square feet of finished living space.
Counting 252 finished square feet below grade, the MLS lists 1,504 finished square feet in total.
What is the asking price of 229 North Shore Road?
229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH is listed for $975,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $779 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on May 4, 2026.
What features does 229 North Shore Road have?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH: wood fireplace, 1 fireplace, furnished, kitchen/dining and natural woodwork.
Outside: deck and shed.
Flooring: carpet, hardwood and vinyl.
Listed appliances: refrigerator, electric stove and water heater; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
Does 229 North Shore Road have a garage?
The MLS lists no garage at 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH; parking is off a gravel and paved driveway.
Parking details: driveway.
Is 229 North Shore Road on the water?
Yes. The MLS lists 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH as a waterfront property on a lake.
Water access: beach access and directly adjoining.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What schools serve 229 North Shore Road?
The MLS places 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH in the Governor Wentworth Regional school district.
Listed schools: New Durham Elementary (elementary), Kingswood Regional Middle Sch (middle) and KingswoodR (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 229 North Shore Road still available?
Yes. 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5086855).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 229 North Shore Road?
229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH is listed by David E Countway of Maxfield Real Estate/ Alton (603-875-3128).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 229 North Shore Road?
229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH is a single-family home built in 1940.
The MLS lists its style as Contemporary, Ranch, with one story.
The MLS marks it as a seasonal property, so check year-round access and systems.
Where is 229 North Shore Road located?
229 North Shore Road is in New Durham, New Hampshire 03855, in Strafford County.
How much land comes with 229 North Shore Road?
229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH sits on 0.87 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as sloped and wooded.
It has 113 feet of road frontage (paved and public).
Zoning: residential.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
How much are the property taxes on 229 North Shore Road?
Annual property taxes on 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH are $16,958 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 New Durham assessing office.
How is 229 North Shore Road heated?
229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH is heated by forced air, oil and hot air, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
Does 229 North Shore Road have town water and sewer?
229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH has a private dug well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: dug well; sewer: private, on-site septic exists and septic tank.
Electric: 100 amp service and circuit breakers.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Is there a basement at 229 North Shore Road?
No. The MLS lists no basement at 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH.
How does the price of 229 North Shore Road compare with other New Durham listings?
At $975,000, 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, NH is priced above the $542,450 median asking price of the 14 single-family homes for sale in New Durham 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 do I schedule a showing of 229 North Shore Road?
To see 229 North Shore Road in New Durham, 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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