Listed by Sara Reineman • BHHS Verani Wolfeboro (Cell: 781-708-5825). Bought with Lady of the Lake Realty LLC.
Off Market Oct 2025 for $1.6M
$1,648,519
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,032
sq ft
228 McManus Rd, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
About this home
Nestled along the shores of tranquil Crescent Lake in Wolfeboro, NH, 228 McManus Road offers an outstanding opportunity for lakeside living in “The Oldest Summer Resort in America. ” This extraordinary lakeside retreat seamlessly blends four season comfort with thoughtfully inspired design. The property boasts a wealth of recent improvements, including a premium kitchen remodel featuring gorgeous granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances, as well as updated plumbing, electrical, and insulation. The main floor has an open floor plan and includes a primary ensuite bedroom with a large walk-in closet and laundry, while the lower level impresses with a luxurious sauna, two guest rooms, a plumbed kitchenette and separate living space. Outdoor living is elevated with a dock, lush landscaping, and a flagstone fire-pit area, perfect for entertaining or soaking in Crescent Lake's beauty. Recent updates such as windows, premium composite siding, and energy-efficient heating ensure year-round comfort and efficiency. The home is a short walk to Brewster Heath Preserve, a conservation area featuring walking trails and abundant wildlife, as well as Kingswood Golf Club, a picturesque 18-hole course. Whether sipping coffee on the deck, enjoying water activities, or exploring the charm of downtown Wolfeboro's shops and dining, this property is your gateway to four-season recreation and timeless elegance. * * Lower level of garage is not depicted in floor plans. * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$811Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Reineman• BHHS Verani Wolfeboro
Contact: Cell: 781-708-5825
Bought with Matthew Burroughs• Lady of the Lake Realty LLC
SHOWN BY APPT. ONLY, 5/17, PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 5/18 - Picture yourself waking to the gentle lapping of waves against the shore and sparkle of morning light dancing on the water. Loons wail in the morning air as you take your favorite hot beverage to the deck. It's not an imaginary setting, but an affordable reality on tranquil Crescent Lake, Wolfeboro, NH. Tucked privately into America's Oldest Summer Resort Community is Kinzl Haus, a contemporary throwback to the owner's Bavarian roots and Germanic preference for high design, efficiency and meticulous attention to every exquisite detail. In this remarkable lakeside cottage there is a place for everything and everything is precisely placed to promote comfort, ease of movement, relaxation and every other conceivable benefit that accrues to lakeside living. Completely re-imagined, Kinzl Haus sports three baths and three bedrooms, including a principal 1st floor ensuite w/ walk-in closet and laundry. The walkout includes a luxurious sauna and plumbed bonus room warmed by a European wood burning stove. Enjoy all-season recreational opps w/ o limitation. Wolfeboro is a delightful mix of small-town charm and lively activities. Explore quaint shops lining the streets, indulge in delicious meals at waterfront restaurants, or immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the town. Examine every refined detail of this wooded retreat by selecting the property tour/website link. Property appraised and inspected prior to listing.
PrimeMLS #1
Jul 13, 2023
Price Changed
$1,695,000
$834/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4760898
Dec 13, 2019
Sold
$475,000
$234/sq ft
Oct 25, 2019
Contingent
—
Oct 1, 2019
Price Changed
$495,000
$244/sq ft
Aug 8, 2019
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 24, 2019
Listed
$515,000
$253/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$10,580 (+8.8%)
$457,100 + $208,300
$665,400
2023
$9,726 (+17.4%)
$457,100 + $205,000
$662,100
2022
$8,282 (+1.1%)
$457,100 + $169,400
$626,500
2021
$8,195 (+5.0%)
$457,100 + $142,400
$599,500
2020
$7,806 (+10.3%)
$457,100 + $142,900
$600,000
2019
$7,080 (+1.0%)
$339,100 + $107,900
$447,000
2018
$7,010 (+5.5%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2017
$6,647 (+2.4%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2016
$6,491 (+4.9%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2015
$6,190 (−6.9%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2014
$6,647 (+1.9%)
$392,000 + $118,900
$510,900
2013
$6,525
$392,000 + $116,600
$508,600
Tax history for 228 McManus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$10,580 (+8.8%)
$457,100 + $208,300
$665,400
2023
$9,726 (+17.4%)
$457,100 + $205,000
$662,100
2022
$8,282 (+1.1%)
$457,100 + $169,400
$626,500
2021
$8,195 (+5.0%)
$457,100 + $142,400
$599,500
2020
$7,806 (+10.3%)
$457,100 + $142,900
$600,000
2019
$7,080 (+1.0%)
$339,100 + $107,900
$447,000
2018
$7,010 (+5.5%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2017
$6,647 (+2.4%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2016
$6,491 (+4.9%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2015
$6,190 (−6.9%)
$339,100 + $104,600
$443,700
2014
$6,647 (+1.9%)
$392,000 + $118,900
$510,900
2013
$6,525
$392,000 + $116,600
$508,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater-Gas-LP/Bttle
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Composition Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2032
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2368
Color: Green
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 31
Lot Features: Lake Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Mountain View, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Hospital
Road Frontage Type: Dead End, Private Road, Unpaved
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 75
Other Location Information
Directions: From South Main Street take a left onto McManus Road at Kingswood High School. Follow the road through the high school playing fields. Bear left, passing over Kingswood Golf Course. 228 McManus is the green home on the left.
Block: 00
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,605
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Carroll County
APN: 815061
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Crescent Lake School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Kingswood Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
4/10 Wind Factor
11% 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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Historical weather
Wolfeboro, NH • 03894
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Sun exposure
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.
8.6 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.90M
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