Listed by Tom Gorski • Duston Leddy Real Estate (Cell: 603-498-2857). Bought with KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro.
Off Market Dec 2024 for $295K
$391,188
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,722
sq ft
4 Downing Rd, New Durham, NH 03855
About this home
"Available again due to financing falling through. " Experience the ultimate retreat with this rare opportunity to own a waterfront home on a level lot, nestled in nature’s sanctuary. Situated on Downing Pond, a serene 54-acre body of water fed by the Merrymeeting River as it meanders toward Lake Winnipesaukee, this property offers a tranquil escape surrounded by wildlife. Enjoy days of fishing or kayaking right from your doorstep. Perfectly located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, this home provides easy access to Lake Winnipesaukee, Gunstock Mountain, and nearby shopping, dining, and grocery options. Inside, the home boasts rustic charm with warm pine walls and ceilings, and unique cross-cut tree countertops in the kitchen and bar. Multiple entertaining areas feature stunning pond views, from the dining room to the family room with its inviting wood stove. Upstairs, you'll find ample storage space with windows and skylights, offering potential for future expansion. Outside, sliding doors open to a covered porch, waterside deck, and a spacious backyard with potential for a firepit ideal for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. This two-bedroom, low-maintenance home is ready to be your perfect pondside getaway or permanent residence. Book your showing today! Financing "CASH ONLY"
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tom Gorski• Duston Leddy Real Estate
Contact: Cell: 603-498-2857
Bought with Adam Dow• KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro
BACK ON THE MARKET--BUYER NOT LUCKY GETTING HIS FINANCING--LUCKY FOR YOU!!!! Rarely do you find a perfect turnkey waterfront home on a level lot in the heart of the best Mother Nature can provide. Until here. Located on the hidden 54-acre gem called Downing Pond, fed by the Merrymeeting River on its way to Lake Winnipesaukee. It is teeming with herons, bald eagles, and the sounds of frogs and fish jumping. Centrally located to the best that New Hampshire's Lakes Region can offer with Lake Winnipesaukee and Gunstock nearby, minutes to shopping, restaurants and groceries, yet under two hours to Boston. Inside you have warm wood pine walls and ceilings, thick cross cut tree kitchen counters, bar and very cool bath basin. Inside there are several areas to entertain, all with lake views from the dining room, bar, living room, family room with woodstove. Stairs lead to ample storage above with windows and skylights ready to be transformed into finished space. Sliding doors lead to the covered porch, lakeside deck and sandy beach. This three-bedroom home is low maintenance with vinyl siding and metal roof. Many furnishings are negotiable. All you need to bring is your tooth brush and fishing poles. Everything else is ready to make life long memories on the lake.
MLS PIN #71867949
Oct 22, 2015
Sold
$125,000
$73/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2015
Price Changed
$134,900
$78/sq ft
Jul 5, 2015
Listed
$139,900
$81/sq ft
+25
WATERFRONT Getaway or Year Round Home located on Downings Pond. Convenient location only 5 minutes to Alton Bay and 10 Minutes to Wolfeboro. WOW this home with views from almost every room of the house. This mobile home has been added on to and offers additional expansion on 2nd floor. But so many updates have been done for you. The kitchen is open and inviting. Dining area w/bar overlooking the water. Large Living room with wood stove. 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Incredible room with amazing waterviews. Newer metal roof, updated bathroom and flooring, truly move-in condition. Walk out to the fenced in area and an incredible sandy beach area, dock and get ready to enjoy! $550 Annual fee water testing and water maintenance.
PrimeMLS #4435718
Oct 9, 2015
Sold
$125,000
$73/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 5, 2015
Price Changed
$134,900
$78/sq ft
Jul 5, 2015
Listed
$139,900
$81/sq ft
PrimeMLS #2830059
Nov 4, 2010
Sold
$105,000
$61/sq ft
Apr 14, 2010
Listed
$115,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,610 (−2.9%)
$92,100 + $93,700
$185,800
2023
$3,716 (+11.6%)
$92,100 + $93,700
$185,800
2022
$3,330 (−8.7%)
$92,100 + $93,700
$185,800
2021
$3,647 (+5.8%)
$92,100 + $112,100
$204,200
2020
$3,447 (+76.0%)
$92,100 + $112,100
$204,200
2019
$1,959 (+1.6%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2018
$1,929 (+1.5%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2017
$1,901 (+1.1%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2016
$1,880 (+2.7%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2015
$1,830 (−13.8%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2014
$2,124
$40,600 + $56,600
$97,200
Tax history for 4 Downing Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,610 (−2.9%)
$92,100 + $93,700
$185,800
2023
$3,716 (+11.6%)
$92,100 + $93,700
$185,800
2022
$3,330 (−8.7%)
$92,100 + $93,700
$185,800
2021
$3,647 (+5.8%)
$92,100 + $112,100
$204,200
2020
$3,447 (+76.0%)
$92,100 + $112,100
$204,200
2019
$1,959 (+1.6%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2018
$1,929 (+1.5%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2017
$1,901 (+1.1%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2016
$1,880 (+2.7%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2015
$1,830 (−13.8%)
$34,500 + $48,100
$82,600
2014
$2,124
$40,600 + $56,600
$97,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, T1-11 Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1722
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2100
Color: Yellow
Deck, Fence - Partial, Porch - Covered
Foundation: Post/Piers
Roof: Metal
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 054
Lot Features: Pond, View, Water View, Waterfront
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Downing Pond
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1972
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name: Downing Pond
Water Body Access: Yes
Dock Access
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Gross Amount Tax: 3716
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0111
Financing Information
Possible Options: Cash
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Air, Stove - Wood
Sewer Information
Community, Leach Field, Private, Septic
Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Restrictions: Yes
Water Frontage Length: 126
Water Source: Shared
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable Company: Breezeline
Cable
Location
Homeowners Association
Fee: 75
Monthly
Water
School Information
School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
Elementary School: New Durham Elementary
Elementary School: New Durham Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Kingswood Regional Middle Sch
School - High: Kingswood Regional High School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 157
Other Location Information
Directions: Take Route 11 from Rochester to New Durham, by Johnson's Dairy, turn right onto Depot Road at the blinking light. Turn left onto Main Street, then right onto Butternut Road. Bear left onto Downing Road. The house will be on your right.
Development / Subdivision: Manatoos Shores
Block: .
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,722
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Strafford County
APN: 136148
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Pond
Flood Zone: Yes
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
New Durham Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
6/10
Kingswood Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
7/10
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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 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% 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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New Durham, NH • 03855
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