Listed by Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Pamela Perkins · 603-526-4050
Single Family Residence · Sunapee, NH
253 Lake Avenue, Sunapee, NH
$3,995,000
Est. $20,201/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 2,193
- Built
- 2026
- MLS®
- #5110235
Property Description
Buyers searching Sunapee, New Hampshire will want a look at 253 Lake Avenue — a single-family home asking $3,995,000. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,193 square feet of living space. Homes like this trade on the fundamentals: space, privacy and a New Hampshire address that works year-round. Also on the sheet: a 0.19-acre lot, 2026 construction and roughly $1,822 per square foot. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.
Inspired by Western influences, this exceptional Lake Sunapee retreat blends rustic character with refined luxury in an extraordinary waterfront setting. The main house is anchored by an impressive great room, where a dramatic wall of windows captures sweeping water views and brings the beauty of the lake indoors. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both entertaining and everyday living, with abundant storage, top-of-the-line appliances, and a spacious walk-in pantry/laundry room. A first-floor bedroom with ensuite bath enjoys peaceful garden views. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share an adjacent bath, while a cozy loft offers flexible space for a study, yoga studio, reading retreat, or play area. An inviting open porch connects the main residence to a charming two-bedroom guest house—an ideal private retreat for family and friends—featuring a spacious living area, wet bar, and wide views across the water. Open and covered porches create wonderful places to relax, dine, and enjoy long summer days by the lake. Just a few steps below the living areas, a deep-water dock puts Lake Sunapee at your doorstep. Set out by boat to explore 10 miles of crystal-clear water, dotted with islands, sandbars, secluded coves, and expansive open-water views. The shops, galleries, restaurants, and music venues of Sunapee Harbor are within walking distance, while Vail/Mount Sunapee is just a 10 minute drive. A remarkable combination of luxury, character, location, and quintessential lake living. Welcome to Lake Sunapee!
Location Highlights
253 Lake Avenue is a single family residence in Sunapee, New Hampshire, listed at $3,995,000. That works out to about $1,822 per square foot, for a home built in 2026. It has been on the market for 7 weeks.
From here it is 31.9 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 39.6 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, Sunapee averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
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
- 5
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 2,193
- Price / SqFt
- $1821.71
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 2026
- County
- NH-Sullivan
- Town
- Sunapee, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 34
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Sullivan
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 2026
- Zoning
- Residential
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Crawl Space, Partial
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 2
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini Split
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Interior Features
- Dining Area, 1st Floor Laundry
- Rooms - Total
- 8
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 2,193
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 2,193
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 2,193
Location Information
- School - District
- Sunapee
Financial Details
- Taxes TBD
- Yes
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
- Water Access Details
- Directly Adjoining
External Features
- Color
- Black
- Driveway
- Gravel
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Dock
- Foundation
- Post/Piers
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Recreational, Views, Near Shopping, Near Skiing
- Lot - Acres
- 0.19
- Lot - SqFt
- 8,276
- Road Frontage Type
- Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 90
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer
- Public Sewer On-Site
- Utilities
- Cable
- Water Source
- Public
- Water Body Type
- Lake
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5110235; Listed by Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Pamela Perkins · 603-526-4050
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $67,915
- 2023
- $66,217
- 2022
- $64,519
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 Sunapee
- 30
- Average list price
- $717,533
- Price range
- $139,500 – $1,200,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$26,693/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $20,201
- Property Tax
- $5,660
- Home Insurance
- $832
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 253 Lake Avenue, Sunapee, NH
Assigned Schools
- District
- Sunapee
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 253 Lake Avenue?
253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (1 full and 2 three-quarter) in 2,193 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 253 Lake Avenue?
253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH is listed for $3,995,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $1,822 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on September 17, 2026.
Does 253 Lake Avenue have a garage?
The MLS lists no garage at 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH; parking is off a gravel driveway.
Is 253 Lake Avenue on the water?
Yes. The MLS lists 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH as a waterfront property on a lake.
Water access: directly adjoining.
The MLS lists a dock.
The MLS also notes views.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What schools serve 253 Lake Avenue?
The MLS places 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH in the Sunapee school district.
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 253 Lake Avenue still available?
Yes. 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5110235).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 253 Lake Avenue?
253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH is listed by Pamela Perkins of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty (603-526-4050).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 253 Lake Avenue?
253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH is a single-family home built in 2026.
The MLS lists its style as Contemporary, with two stories.
Where is 253 Lake Avenue located?
253 Lake Avenue is in Sunapee, New Hampshire 03782, in Sullivan County.
Location notes from the MLS: near shopping and near skiing.
How much land comes with 253 Lake Avenue?
253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH sits on 0.19 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as landscaped and recreational.
It has 90 feet of road frontage (public).
Zoning: Residential.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
How is 253 Lake Avenue heated?
253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH is heated by hot air, per the MLS.
Cooling: central air and mini split.
Does 253 Lake Avenue have town water and sewer?
253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public sewer on-site.
Electric: circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable.
Is there a basement at 253 Lake Avenue?
Yes. 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as crawl space and partial.
What features does 253 Lake Avenue have?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH: dining area and 1st floor laundry.
Outside: deck and dock.
Flooring: wood.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, dryer, microwave, mini fridge, gas range, refrigerator and washer; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
How does the price of 253 Lake Avenue compare with other Sunapee listings?
At $3,995,000, 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, NH is priced above the $947,000 median asking price of the 14 single-family homes for sale in Sunapee 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 253 Lake Avenue?
To see 253 Lake Avenue in Sunapee, 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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