Welcome to 8 Merlin Road in the desirable Lancelot Shores community. This lakeside community features access to three association beaches and a boat launch on beautiful Baxter Lake. This charming ranch offers a spacious yard in a natural setting, mature privacy trees, and a large storage shed. Step into the bright spacious kitchen where you will find new stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet and counter space and a window overlooking the side yard. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the inviting living room, highlighted by soaring, vaulted ceilings. The flexible floor plan also offers a versatile bonus room, perfect for a home office, den, or hobby space. The impressive primary bedroom spans the full width of the home, providing abundant natural light and plenty of room to relax. A beautiful second bedroom, full bathroom, and multiple storage closets complete the interior. Recent improvements include the installation of power jacks, full crawl space encapsulation and multiple mini splits to keep you warm in the winter and nice and cool in the summer. Additional features include a durable metal roof, newer LVT flooring throughout the house, newer siding and vinyl replacement windows. All the hard stuff has been done so all you need to do is add your own finishing touches to really make this property pop.
Welcome to 8 Merlin Drive in the recently paved Lancelot Shores with access to 3 association beaches and boat launch onto Baxter Lake. This cute as a button ranch home has major curb appeal with a nice sized yard, huge shed and privacy trees lining the property. You enter by a freshly painted deck into a spacious kitchen with a laundry center and ample counter & cabinet space, even a window to gaze out at the side yard. Flowing into the living room with a high welcoming ceiling. A custom built entertainment center with TV included. Along with a spacious auxiliary or office space. A huge master bedroom that is the full width of the house (WOW) with tons of natural light, a nicely appointed newly renovated 2nd bedroom, full bath and storage closets round out this home. Recently the owner installed power jacks, encapsulated the whole crawl space and installed a whole house dehumidifier. Your storage options abound here. A metal roof, newer siding, vinyl windows make this home a true GEM. You won't find another one like this with water access!! The heavy lifting has been done, you just move right in. Showings start on Friday 4/29 via appointment only. Open house Saturday 4/30/22 11:00 - 1:00pm. No appointment needed. Agents please see non public comments.
PrimeMLS #4779531
Feb 5, 2020
Sold
$151,450
$172/sq ft
Dec 22, 2019
Contingent
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Dec 1, 2019
Relisted
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Nov 20, 2019
Contingent
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Nov 14, 2019
Price Changed
$147,500
$167/sq ft
Oct 24, 2019
Relisted
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Oct 11, 2019
Contingent
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Oct 1, 2019
Listed
$149,700
$170/sq ft
+25
Beautiful updated year round home with Beach Access to 3 Association Beaches within the Lancelot Shores Community. With a large yard, spacious kitchen, two bedrooms and one bath. This is a wonderful cozy home.
PrimeMLS #4142463
Jun 8, 2012
Sold
$18,199
$21/sq ft
Mar 23, 2012
Listed
$24,300
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,512 (+5.1%)
$151,900 + $136,600
$288,500
2024
$4,293 (+32.3%)
$151,900 + $136,600
$288,500
2023
$3,246 (+6.1%)
$58,700 + $67,800
$126,500
2022
$3,059 (+3.5%)
$58,700 + $67,800
$126,500
2021
$2,956 (+2.0%)
$58,700 + $67,800
$126,500
2020
$2,899 (+3.1%)
$58,700 + $67,800
$126,500
2019
$2,813 (+7.7%)
$58,700 + $67,800
$126,500
2018
$2,613 (−5.6%)
$41,800 + $57,700
$99,500
2017
$2,767 (+11.1%)
$41,800 + $57,700
$99,500
2016
$2,490 (−0.2%)
$41,800 + $57,700
$99,500
2015
$2,496 (+3.0%)
$41,800 + $57,700
$99,500
2014
$2,424
$41,800 + $57,700
$99,500
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
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Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
854
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
854
Year built
1969
Style
Other
County
Strafford County
APN
626445
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Climate risks
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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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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Redfin Estimate for 8 Merlin Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $275,000 and $520,000.
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