Just outside downtown Keene, you will find this hidden gem of NH; "The Boulders" on Swanzey Lake. Nestled in the pine trees are two well-maintained quintessential seasonal cottages, both with screened-in porches and bed swings for outdoor sleeping. Each cabin has a wood-burning fireplace, and one also has a woodstove insert to take the chill off in May and October. There's even an enormous campfire pit that can seat 20 of your closest friends and family. This lakefront retreat has 237' of natural sandy waterfront with two docks and a man-made cove for launching kayaks and canoes safely. On the south end of Swanzey Lake is the State boat ramp, for easy launching of any power boats you might have. This property started out with two sisters who wanted to build a girls camp and has been in the same family for over 100 years. Swanzey Lake is a glacial lake that is fed by a deep spring and offers some of the best fishing around! Once you make your journey to "The Boulders" on Swanzey Lake, you won't want to leave!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,923 (+5.9%)
$427,500 + $113,800
$541,300
2024
$10,317 (+10.9%)
$427,500 + $113,800
$541,300
2023
$9,300 (+7.2%)
$274,900 + $71,200
$346,100
2022
$8,675 (+2.0%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2021
$8,505 (−4.6%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2020
$8,911 (−0.3%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2019
$8,939 (−2.5%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2018
$9,168 (+5.4%)
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
2017
$8,696 (−2.5%)
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
2016
$8,915 (+8.6%)
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
2015
$8,208
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
Tax history for 181 W Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,923 (+5.9%)
$427,500 + $113,800
$541,300
2024
$10,317 (+10.9%)
$427,500 + $113,800
$541,300
2023
$9,300 (+7.2%)
$274,900 + $71,200
$346,100
2022
$8,675 (+2.0%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2021
$8,505 (−4.6%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2020
$8,911 (−0.3%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2019
$8,939 (−2.5%)
$275,800 + $71,200
$347,000
2018
$9,168 (+5.4%)
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
2017
$8,696 (−2.5%)
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
2016
$8,915 (+8.6%)
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
2015
$8,208
$246,500 + $62,300
$308,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Other
County
Cheshire County
APN
887639
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (3/4): 2
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Water Heater: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 580
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 580
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Rolled
Exterior: Wood
Driveway
Dirt
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 0
Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1912
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 308800
Assessment Year: 2017
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Gross Amount Tax: 8696
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 239
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Wood
Sewer Information
Grey Water, Private
Electric Information
Fuses
Water Information
Other
Location
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 275
Gravel
Other Location Information
Block: 4
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cheshire County
APN: 887639
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Misc. Information
Seasonal: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Cutler School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
4/10
Monadnock Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Monadnock Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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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 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Swanzey, NH • 03446
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Estimated sale price
$672,000 – $813,000
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