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28 Potato Island, Holderness, NH

Single Family Residence

For SaleActive
2 Beds|2 Baths|1,538 ft²|Built 1930|Holderness

Listed by Badger Peabody & Smith Realty/Holderness · Jerrod Mitchell

Property Description

Early visitors to Squam Lake came seeking an escape from industrial life and to immerse themselves in a quiet wilderness. Formerly known as “Elizabeth Island”, Potato Island, as it’s known today, has stood the test of time. Only a short boat ride from restaurants and provisions of downtown Holderness, it’s time to immerse yourself in your own private island retreat. Tie your vessel to the U-shaped dock and unload and unwind for the weekend. The Island welcomes you with blueberry bushes, sunrises & sunsets, and a full array of wildlife. A seasonal cottage originally built in the 1930’s offers comfortable living with an updated kitchen from the 1990’s and a large sleeping loft on the 2nd floor. Evenings are spent on the large front porch or in front of the campfire as you listen to the Loons before bed. A generous outbuilding houses everything you may need for island life, including a generator, fuel, and various watercraft. Enjoy the outdoor shower as you begin your day on the Lake. Now is your time to enjoy Squam Lake the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

Property Details

Essentials & finishes

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total Baths:2
  • SqFt:1,538
  • Price / SqFt:$1299.74
  • Property Type:Single Family Residence
  • Year Built:1930
  • County:NH-Grafton
  • Town:Holderness, NH
  • Status:Active
  • Days on Market:33

Primary Features

CountyNH-Grafton
Property TypeResidential
Year Built1930
ZoningRES 107 Islands WF

Interior Features

AppliancesRefrigerator, Gas Stove
BasementYes
Basement Access TypeWalk-up
Basement DescriptionBulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Partial, Exterior Access
1/4 Baths1
3/4 Baths1
CoolingNone
ElectricGenerator
FlooringLaminate, Softwood, Tile
HeatingSpace Heater
Interior FeaturesFurnished, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
Rooms - Total6
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade1,538
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished1,538
SqFt Approximate Total1,838

Location Information

School - DistrictHolderness
School - ElementaryHolderness Central School
School - HighPlymouth Regional High School
School - Middle/JrHolderness Central School

Financial Details

Foreclosed / Bank-Owned / REONo
PossessionClose Of Escrow
Sale IncludesBuilding, Furnishings
Tax - Gross Amount$20,023
Tax Year2025
Taxes TBDNo

Additional

Construction StatusExisting
ConstructionWood Frame
CovenantsNo
Flood ZoneUnknown
Pre-ConstructionNo
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
SeasonalYes
Total StoriesTwo
SurveyedUnknown
Timeshare/Fractional OwnershipNo
Water Access DetailsDeep Water Access, Directly Adjoining, Dock Access

External Features

DrivewayNone
Exterior FeaturesBoat Mooring, Boat Slip, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch, Covered Porch, Private Dock, Shed
FoundationConcrete
GarageNo
Lot FeaturesCountry Setting, Deep Water Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Level, Mountain View, Views, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded, Island, Near Shopping, Private
Lot - Acres0.4
Lot - SqFt17,424
Road Frontage TypeWater
Road FrontageNo
RoofAsphalt Shingle
SewerUnknown
UtilitiesNone
Water SourceDug Well, Private, Lake/Pond
Water Body TypeLake
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5093853; Listed by Badger Peabody & Smith Realty/Holderness · Jerrod Mitchell

Property History

Annual taxes for this property

YearAssessed Tax
2024$33,983
2023$33,133
2022$32,284

Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.

Market Data

Live snapshot computed from active listings in this town

  • Active listings in Holderness25
  • Average list price$1,228,455
  • Price range$218,000 – $3,495,000
  • Market sentimentBuyer's Market

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20%
Loan Term
6.5%
Estimated monthly payment$13,356 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$10,108
  • Property Tax$2,832
  • Home Insurance$416

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.

$1,999,000/ Asking Price
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Est. $10,108 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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