OFF MARKET

Listed by Lisa Merrill • Maxfield Real Estate/Center Harbor. Bought with Maxfield Real Estate/Center Harbor.

Off Market Jul 2016 for $705K

$1,829,626

•

936

sq ft

14 Observatory Rd, Meredith, NH 03253

About this home

Sought after Spindle Point neighborhood on Lake Winnipesaukee. This spacious 3 bedroom 1 bath cottage has a great rental history and offers amazing views. Located at the beginning of Cummings Cove yet offers expansive views of the mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee. This property comes with a deeded back lot for additional development and a permanent boat dock. Hurry this one won't last long! Continue to show will accept back up offers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.94 acresLot Size

$1,955Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Merrill • Maxfield Real Estate/Center Harbor

Bought with Lisa Merrill • Maxfield Real Estate/Center Harbor

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4485197

Redfin Estimate

$1,829,626

$1.1M since sold in July 2016$24K since July

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This home's estimate is 158.9% higher than the average sale price ($707K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
3 beds1 bath1,401 sq ft
64 Woodvale Dr, Laconia, NH 03246
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$350,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,336 sq ft
105 NH Route 25, Meredith, NH 03253
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,020,500
D
4 beds1 bath1,440 sq ft
292 Bear Is, Meredith, NH 03253
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$850,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft
14 Lockes Is, Gilford, NH 03249
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$320,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths844 sq ft
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$1,281,521

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Market trends in 03253, NH

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$712K

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

18 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 14 Observatory Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4485197

Jul 15, 2016

Sold

$705,000

$753/sq ft

May 7, 2016

Contingent

—

Apr 25, 2016

Listed

$715,000

$764/sq ft

PrimeMLS #4225753

May 28, 2013

Sold

$585,000

$625/sq ft

Apr 1, 2013

Listed

$595,000

$636/sq ft

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee in this 3 bedroom quintessential seasonal waterfront cottage, just the place to enjoy the pleasure of Summer in the Lakes Region. Centrally located on the Big Lake, this home has views of the famed Spindle Point Light house & boasts a southeast exposure. The sun rising over the mountains can be breathtaking as you sit on the deck and gaze at the lake. Enjoy this homes traditional lake ambiance with pine paneling, spacious combination living/dining/kitchen area with a fireplace & vaulted ceiling, an abundance of counter space with a breakfast bar for six. The natural landscaping and wooded lot make this a perfect place to spend the season without the worry of constant upkeep. The cottage is on a . 42 acre lot and is being sold with an additional . 52 acre lot across the road. Property is part of the Spindle Point Association that gives you access to a wonderful private association beach and boat launch.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,385 (+3.5%)

$1,546,300 + $90,700

$1,637,000

2024

$16,796 (+3.7%)

$1,546,300 + $90,700

$1,637,000

2023

$16,190 (+40.7%)

$1,546,300 + $90,700

$1,637,000

2022

$11,510 (+4.0%)

$748,300 + $75,600

$823,900

2021

$11,065 (−4.5%)

$748,300 + $75,600

$823,900

2020

$11,592 (+7.8%)

$748,300 + $78,500

$826,800

2019

$10,753 (+1.7%)

$604,200 + $72,500

$676,700

2018

$10,570 (+12.3%)

$604,200 + $72,500

$676,700

2016

$9,415 (+2.6%)

$542,200 + $61,700

$603,900

2015

$9,179 (+6.1%)

$542,200 + $61,700

$603,900

2013

$8,650

$542,200 + $58,100

$600,300

Tax history for 14 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,385 (+3.5%)

$1,546,300 + $90,700

$1,637,000

2024

$16,796 (+3.7%)

$1,546,300 + $90,700

$1,637,000

2023

$16,190 (+40.7%)

$1,546,300 + $90,700

$1,637,000

2022

$11,510 (+4.0%)

$748,300 + $75,600

$823,900

2021

$11,065 (−4.5%)

$748,300 + $75,600

$823,900

2020

$11,592 (+7.8%)

$748,300 + $78,500

$826,800

2019

$10,753 (+1.7%)

$604,200 + $72,500

$676,700

2018

$10,570 (+12.3%)

$604,200 + $72,500

$676,700

2016

$9,415 (+2.6%)

$542,200 + $61,700

$603,900

2015

$9,179 (+6.1%)

$542,200 + $61,700

$603,900

2013

$8,650

$542,200 + $58,100

$600,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.42 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

936

Year built

1957

Style

Other

County

Belknap County

APN

701932

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
None, Parking Spaces 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (3/4): 1

Basement Information
Crawl Space, Dirt, Storage - Locked, Storage Space

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Flooring: Hardwood
Water Heater: Electric
Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Hearth, Kitchen/Living, Living/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling

Accessibility Information
1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 10.5 x 15
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 10 x 15
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Level: 1

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 9.6 x 10
Level: 1

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9.6 x 9
Level: 1

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9.6 x 9
Level: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 936
Color: Green
Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Outbuilding, Patio
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Post/Piers, Skirted
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard, Wood

Driveway
Paved, Right-Of-Way (ROW)

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Easements: Yes
Landscaped, Mountain View, Sloping, View, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1958
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Access: Yes

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Year: 2015

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Rate: 15.2
Gross Amount Tax: 9431.61

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0362

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Alternative Heat Stove, Floor Furnace, Gas Heater, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle, Wood

Sewer Information
Leach Field, Private, Septic

Electric Information
Electric Company: NH Electric Coop
Circuit Breaker(s)

Water Information
Other
Water Frontage Length: 100

Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Metrocast Cable
Cable

Location

Homeowners Association
Other

School Information
School District: Inter-Lakes Coop Sch Dst
Elementary School: Inter-Lakes Elementary
Elementary School: Inter-Lakes Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Inter-Lakes Middle School

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 100
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: From Meredith take Rte 3 Danielle Webster to right at Inn at Bay Point to next right onto Pleasant Street turns into Meredith Neck Rd. Take Meredith Neck to Eaton Ave. Take left on Spindle Point to a left on Oak Island. Continue on to 14 Observatory Rd. The back lot across the road.
Development / Subdivision: Spindle Point

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Belknap County
APN: 701932

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026

Other

Water Body Information
Lake
Name: Winnipesaukee
Access: Owned
Flood Zone: Unknown

Misc. Information
Seasonal: Yes

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure, Right-Of-Way (ROW), Septic Design

Around this home

Schools

Sandwich Central School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 12.1mi

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

7% 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

$1.74M – $2.11M

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Home values near 14 Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3240 Sq. Ft.	$2,495,226
16 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$1,539,054

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2647 Sq. Ft.	$2,655,463
8 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$1,798,902

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$1,780,240
12 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$3,366,000

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