Listed by George Quackenbos • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty.
Off market sep 2025 for $775K
$932,236
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
3,238
sq ft
45 Scythe Shop Rd, New London, NH 03257
About this home
Beautiful antique Colonial/Cape located on Whitney Brook with a seasonal pond and active wildlife. The home has four bedrooms, and three baths, a new kitchen with sun room and open seating area with views of the pond. The second floor has a primary suite and bath. The area over the garage is finished with three quarter bath, living area and bedroom. The two car garage is oversized and has lots of storage area. The yard is ample providing areas for pets and a leisurly game of catch. Proximity to Pleasant Lake makes this an ideal location to walk to the beach or easily launch your boat at the ramp. Elkins is a great community with band concerts, local church and market. New London shopping is less that ten minutes away with variety of shops and eateries. Easy access to I-89 for trips north or south Showings begin Saturday July 12, 2025 at an Open House 12-3
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by George Quackenbos• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with George Quackenbos• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Beautiful 1800s colonial in New London! This stunning home boasts a perfect blend of vintage charm with modern updates. Featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a primary bedroom on the second level and a newly added suite above the garage. This suite includes a large sitting area, 3/4 bathroom with tiled shower and bedroom. On the main level, enjoy your winter months in the cozy living room, keeping warm by the stone fireplace, or entertaining your guests in the kitchen with plenty of sitting space in the family room, the formal dining room is just around the corner. This home has so much charm and New England character. Other features include newly added mini splits for secondary heating and cooling, a two-car garage, and ample outdoor space for gardening, a new irrigation system, and the property extends across the street to the pond. Just minutes from the Pleasant Lake Boat Launch and Elkins Beach and a short drive to the center of New London for local dining, shops, coffee shops, theater and more. Enjoy your summers hanging out at Pleasant Lake or just 15 minutes away is Lake Sunapee. Mount Sunapee Resort is 25 minutes away and Ragged Mountain only 20 minutes away for wintertime fun. Close to local golf courses, hiking trails and so much more. 30 minutes to Dartmouth Health and 2 hours to Boston.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,283 (+7.4%)
$148,400 + $392,800
$541,200
2023
$5,850 (−2.6%)
$148,400 + $392,800
$541,200
2022
$6,006 (+3.1%)
$82,400 + $296,300
$378,700
2021
$5,828 (+3.0%)
$82,400 + $296,300
$378,700
2020
$5,661 (+1.6%)
$82,400 + $296,500
$378,900
2019
$5,574 (+7.3%)
$82,400 + $296,500
$378,900
2018
$5,197 (−1.9%)
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2017
$5,296 (+2.2%)
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2016
$5,184 (+1.4%)
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2015
$5,111
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2014
$5,111
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
Tax history for 45 Scythe Shop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,283 (+7.4%)
$148,400 + $392,800
$541,200
2023
$5,850 (−2.6%)
$148,400 + $392,800
$541,200
2022
$6,006 (+3.1%)
$82,400 + $296,300
$378,700
2021
$5,828 (+3.0%)
$82,400 + $296,300
$378,700
2020
$5,661 (+1.6%)
$82,400 + $296,500
$378,900
2019
$5,574 (+7.3%)
$82,400 + $296,500
$378,900
2018
$5,197 (−1.9%)
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2017
$5,296 (+2.2%)
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2016
$5,184 (+1.4%)
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2015
$5,111
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
2014
$5,111
$85,000 + $245,800
$330,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
3,487
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merrimack County
APN
841983
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Concrete Floor, Partial
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 17'4" x 8'6"
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 8'4" x 11'8"
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Foyer
Dimensions: 9'11" x 8'6"
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Mudroom
Dimensions: 8'8" x 8'11"
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 21'2"X15'5"
Level: 1
Room 6 Information
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dimensions: 14'10"X9'7"
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9'7"x12'4"
Level: 2
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 11'10"x17'10"
Level: 2
Room 9 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 21'3"x17'10"
Level: 2
Room 10 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 22'x11'2"
Level: 2
Room 11 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 22'x19'3"
Level: 2
Room 12 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1
Room 13 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 2
Room 14 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3238
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3990
Color: white
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 16
Lot Features: Beach Access, Lake Access, Pond Frontage, Sloping, Water View
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Pleasant Lake
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1880
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Water Body Name: Pleasant Lake
Water Body Access: Yes
Beach Access
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Rate: 11.61
Gross Amount Tax: 6283.36
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 873
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Mini Split
Heat: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Mini Split
Sewer Information
1000 Gallon, Leach Field
Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable Company: Comcast
Fuel Company: Irving Energy
Cable
Location
School Information
School District: Kearsarge Sch Dst SAU #65
Elementary School: Kearsarge Elem New London
Elementary School: Kearsarge Elem New London
School - High: Kearsarge Regional HS
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 200
Other Location Information
Directions: From New London take Route 114 East to Route 11 East to Elkins Loop. Left onto Elkins Rd, right on to Scythe Shop Rd. 45 Scythe Shop is on the left.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,487
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Merrimack County
APN: 841983
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Lake
Flood Zone: Yes
Misc. Information
Seasonal: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School At New London
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Kearsarge Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
Kearsarge Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
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Estimated sale price
$886,000 – $1.07M
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