Listed by Jackie Flanagan • Great Island Realty LLC. Bought with RE/MAX Innovative Bayside.
Off Market Sep 2025 for $335K
$415,365
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
887
sq ft
17 Merlin Rd, Farmington, NH 03835
About this home
Utterly charming, this move right in home is perfect for year round living, or as an amazing AirBNB investment! Located in desirable Lancelot Shores, home owners have access 3 beaches on 300 acre Baxter Lake. Boating, jet skiing, kayaking, sandy beach- do it all! This picturesque home is located on a dead end street. Every detail was recently renovated, and it oozes with charm. The first thing you notice is the oversized deck- which offers distanced views of the lake. Metal roof, fresh paint, and cottage perfect landscaping. Inside- light, bright, open concept, just lovely! Nice sized kitchen with open shelving, and lots of space for cooking. Great island which expands into the nice sized living room. First floor living! The master bedrooms offers soaring ceilings and double closets. Nice sized 2nd bedroom. The shiny white tiled full bath with laundry completes the home. This is the perfect starter home, or vacation destination, or place to downsize. So close to everything- right off Route 16. Minutes to shopping at the Ridge, heading to Dover or Portsmouth, even Boston is just over an hour, or head up to the White Mountains in just over an hour. Welcome home to this delightful opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jackie Flanagan• Great Island Realty LLC
Bought with Kirstin Fleming• RE/MAX Innovative Bayside
THE OPEN HOUSE HAS BEEN CANCELED. ACCEPTING BACKUP OFFERS. Come check out this previously updated, year-round cottage in the Lancelot Shores lakeside Association. Enjoy deeded access to three private beaches off of the highly coveted Baxter lake. This low maintenance, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single family offers an open concept living space with previously updated kitchen, vinyl plank floors and painting throughout. Step outside onto a large deck for grilling and enjoy those cool summer nights around the fire pit. Plenty of storage space in the outdoor shed, perfect for stowing away kayak/boating equipment or lawn tools. 7 min from Rt 16, 11 min to main shopping centers and 26 min to seacoast Portsmouth. $500 Annual HOA. ALL FINANCING TYPES WELCOME!!!
PrimeMLS #4945472
Apr 17, 2023
Sold
$275,000
$310/sq ft
Mar 17, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 14, 2023
Listed
$259,900
$293/sq ft
+31
This beautiful, year round, 2 bed, 1 bath home with water view and access to 3 private beaches on Baxter Lake is just in time for Spring. Enjoy morning coffee on the large deck with lake view, or entertain friends and family in your landscaped, flat yard with fire pit and all the quiet that you could ask for. You'll love the easy living with so many updates in the past few years including paved driveway, vinyl siding, new windows and exterior doors. THE OPEN HOUSE HAS BEEN CANCELED.
PrimeMLS #4873299
Sep 7, 2021
Sold
$235,000
$265/sq ft
Jul 28, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2021
Listed
$199,000
$224/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4709567
Aug 30, 2018
Sold
$158,900
$179/sq ft
Aug 4, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 29, 2018
Listed
$160,000
$180/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4507515
Nov 30, 2016
Sold
$94,000
$106/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 30, 2016
Price Changed
$99,900
$113/sq ft
Aug 17, 2016
Price Changed
$105,900
$119/sq ft
Aug 9, 2016
Price Changed
$106,900
$121/sq ft
Aug 1, 2016
Listed
$109,900
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,997 (+5.1%)
$180,700 + $138,800
$319,500
2024
$4,754 (+17.3%)
$180,700 + $138,800
$319,500
2023
$4,054 (+6.1%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2022
$3,820 (+3.5%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2021
$3,692 (+2.0%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2020
$3,621 (+3.0%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2019
$3,514 (+31.7%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2018
$2,668 (−5.6%)
$46,100 + $55,500
$101,600
2017
$2,825 (+18.9%)
$46,100 + $55,500
$101,600
2016
$2,375 (−0.3%)
$46,100 + $48,800
$94,900
2015
$2,381 (+3.0%)
$46,100 + $48,800
$94,900
2014
$2,312
$46,100 + $48,800
$94,900
Tax history for 17 Merlin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,997 (+5.1%)
$180,700 + $138,800
$319,500
2024
$4,754 (+17.3%)
$180,700 + $138,800
$319,500
2023
$4,054 (+6.1%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2022
$3,820 (+3.5%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2021
$3,692 (+2.0%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2020
$3,621 (+3.0%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2019
$3,514 (+31.7%)
$66,800 + $91,200
$158,000
2018
$2,668 (−5.6%)
$46,100 + $55,500
$101,600
2017
$2,825 (+18.9%)
$46,100 + $55,500
$101,600
2016
$2,375 (−0.3%)
$46,100 + $48,800
$94,900
2015
$2,381 (+3.0%)
$46,100 + $48,800
$94,900
2014
$2,312
$46,100 + $48,800
$94,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
887
Year built
1980
Style
Other
County
Strafford County
APN
789615
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Flooring: Laminate
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 887
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 887
Color: Tan
Roof: Metal
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 000
Lot Features: Beach Access, Country Setting, Lake Access, Landscaped, Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Baxter Lake
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1980
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: No
Water Body Name: Baxter Lake
Water Body Access: Yes
Beach Access
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 319500
Assessment Year: 2024
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Gross Amount Tax: 4754
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 453
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Electric
Sewer Information
Private
Electric Information
200 Amp
Water Information
Water Restrictions: Unknown
Water Source: Private
Other Utilities Information
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Cable
Location
Homeowners Association
Fee: 500
Yearly
Plowing, HOA Fee
Association Amenities: Beach Access, Beach Rights, Boat Launch
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Association
Road Frontage: TBD
Other Location Information
Directions: From Meaderboro Road, turn into Lancelot shores. Merlin Rd on right.
Block: 222
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 887
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 789615
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Lake
Around this home
Schools
Henry Wilson Memorial School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
Farmington Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$395,000 – $478,000
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