OFF MARKET

Listed by Robert Wichland • RE/MAX Bayside. Bought with RE/MAX Bayside.

Off Market Nov 2015 for $635K

$2,012,146

•

1,704

sq ft

26 Observatory Rd, Meredith, NH 03253

About this home

Meredith, NH - Located in the beautiful town of Meredith, there is a lake front property that will certainly catch your eye. Beautifully landscaped with stairs leading to an oversized deck with a walkway to the private dock. Sit in the large living room with twenty one windows to get a panorama view of Lake Winnipesaukee, and the mountains beyond. This bright and cheery room has pickerel pine walls, cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, wood or gas for your preference. A huge family room with a wood stove and yes, more windows! Partially furnished, wait until you see the open concept living area. This property is a must see.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$1,181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Robert Wichland • RE/MAX Bayside

Bought with Robert Wichland • RE/MAX Bayside

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4445617

Redfin Estimate

$2,012,146

$1.4M since sold in November 2015$30K since July

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This home's estimate is 231.1% higher than the average sale price ($608K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$425,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,401 sq ft
64 Woodvale Dr, Laconia, NH 03246
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$575,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,874 sq ft
100 Sterling Dr, Laconia, NH 03246
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$990,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,008 sq ft
12 Brookhurst Ln E #12, Meredith, NH 03253
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$410,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
154 NH Rt 25, Meredith, NH 03253
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$615,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,350 sq ft
96 Woodvale Dr, Laconia, NH 03246
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$631,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,001 sq ft
4 Birch Ledge Rd, Meredith, NH 03253

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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

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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Sale history for 26 Observatory Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4445617

Nov 14, 2015

Sold

$635,000

$373/sq ft

Aug 25, 2015

Contingent

—

Aug 18, 2015

Listed

$699,900

$411/sq ft

PrimeMLS #526915

Jun 10, 1998

Sold

$364,000

$214/sq ft

Apr 22, 1998

Listed

$369,000

$217/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,380 (+3.5%)

$1,436,500 + $200,000

$1,636,500

2024

$16,790 (+3.7%)

$1,436,500 + $200,000

$1,636,500

2023

$16,185 (+36.9%)

$1,436,500 + $200,000

$1,636,500

2022

$11,821 (+4.0%)

$691,800 + $154,400

$846,200

2021

$11,364 (−3.6%)

$691,800 + $154,400

$846,200

2020

$11,789 (+6.6%)

$691,800 + $149,100

$840,900

2019

$11,061 (+1.7%)

$558,700 + $137,400

$696,100

2018

$10,873 (+10.3%)

$558,700 + $137,400

$696,100

2016

$9,856 (+2.6%)

$501,900 + $130,300

$632,200

2015

$9,609 (+5.9%)

$501,900 + $130,300

$632,200

2013

$9,071

$501,900 + $127,600

$629,500

Tax history for 26 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,380 (+3.5%)

$1,436,500 + $200,000

$1,636,500

2024

$16,790 (+3.7%)

$1,436,500 + $200,000

$1,636,500

2023

$16,185 (+36.9%)

$1,436,500 + $200,000

$1,636,500

2022

$11,821 (+4.0%)

$691,800 + $154,400

$846,200

2021

$11,364 (−3.6%)

$691,800 + $154,400

$846,200

2020

$11,789 (+6.6%)

$691,800 + $149,100

$840,900

2019

$11,061 (+1.7%)

$558,700 + $137,400

$696,100

2018

$10,873 (+10.3%)

$558,700 + $137,400

$696,100

2016

$9,856 (+2.6%)

$501,900 + $130,300

$632,200

2015

$9,609 (+5.9%)

$501,900 + $130,300

$632,200

2013

$9,071

$501,900 + $127,600

$629,500

*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

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,208

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Belknap County

APN

701936

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
# of Baths (3/4): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Concrete, Finished, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage - Locked, Storage Space

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Water Heater: Electric
Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Master Bedroom With Bath, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 13x10
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 10x7.5
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 19x19
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 26x18.5
Level: Basement

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 13.5x12
Level: 1

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 10x11
Level: 1

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 10x11
Level: 1

Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1

Room 17 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1704
Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Outbuilding, Shed, Window Screens
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard, Wood

Driveway
Common/Shared, Paved

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

Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1961
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Access: Yes

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 629500
Assessment Year: 2014

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Rate: 14.83
Gross Amount Tax: 9335

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 113

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Air, Stove, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil

Sewer Information
Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Pump Up, Septic

Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)

Water Information
Drilled Well, Private
Water Frontage Length: 100

Other Utilities Information
Cable, Internet - Cable

Location

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: Meredith Neck Rd, right on Eaton Ave, right on Sachem Cove Rd, left on Spindle Point Rd, left on Observatory Rd.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,208
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Belknap County
APN: 701936

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026

Other

Water Body Information
Lake
Name: Winnipesaukee
Access: Owned

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Plot Plan, Property Disclosure, Septic Design

Around this home

Schools

Sandwich Central School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 12.2mi

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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

4/10 Wind Factor

8% 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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Meredith, NH • 03253

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.91M – $2.31M

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Home values near 26 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
34 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 550 Sq. Ft.	$1,458,199
12 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$3,366,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$1,780,240
28 Observatory Road, Meredith, NH 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$2,097,987

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