$1,950,000
$245K PRICE DROP

253 Lake Ave Sunapee, NH 03782

Estimated payment $11,792/month

Total Views 25,711
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,080 Sq Ft
$938 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Docks
  • Access To Lake
  • Sunapee Central School Rated A
  • Guest House
  • Boat Slip

About This Home

This unique opportunity includes both a charming main house and a cozy guest cottage, perfectly sited to capture long, tranquil water views across the Birch Point Peninsula and out to the broad, glistening waters of Lake Sunapee. A deep-water dock invites endless days of boating, swimming, and lakeside relaxation There is expansion potential for a larger home on this site. Located just south of vibrant Sunapee Harbor, this property offers an exceptional balance of privacy and convenience within one of the lake’s most coveted neighborhoods, surrounded by high-end homes. Step out your door to enjoy the scenic 3.5-mile Burkehaven Loop—ideal for morning strolls or evening walks, with stops in the Harbor for ice cream, a casual lunch, live music, or browsing local shops and galleries. A bit of gentle TLC will make this special lakeside gem shine.

Listing Agent

Pamela Perkins

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #012508 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Natural Light
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Lake Views
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deep Water Access
  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Lake Property
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Deck

Schools

  • Sunapee Central Elementary School
  • Sunapee Middle High School
  • Sunapee Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,170

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Sunapee Harbor - proceed south on Lake Avenue 1.3 miles to #253 Lake on the lakeside.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • ResoLotFeatures: Deep Water Access, Lake Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Lakes, Recreational, Views, Water View, Waterfront, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2080.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: Unknown
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Great Room
  • Room_10_Type: Living Room
  • Room_11_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_12_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_2_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_4_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room_6_Type: Laundry Room
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Room_9_Type: Bedroom
  • Water_Body_Access: Yes
  • Water_Body_Type: Lake
  • Water_View: Yes
  • Water_Access_Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Room_13_Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Other Equipment: Wood Stove
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Dock, Deck, Guest House, Porch, Covered Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Lake Sunapee
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Post/Piers

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sunapee Central School
  • High School: Sunapee Sr. High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sunapee Middle High School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 18170.0
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Map Number: 134

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,097 $1,008,700 $882,500 $126,200
2023 $18,082 $1,868,000 $1,686,400 $181,600
2022 $14,112 $1,008,700 $882,500 $126,200
2021 $13,749 $1,008,700 $882,500 $126,200
2020 $13,960 $1,008,700 $882,500 $126,200
2019 $12,029 $755,100 $629,600 $125,500
2018 $11,757 $755,100 $629,600 $125,500
2017 $11,606 $755,100 $629,600 $125,500
2016 $11,349 $755,100 $629,600 $125,500
2015 $12,364 $823,700 $690,600 $133,100
2014 $12,504 $823,700 $690,600 $133,100
2013 $12,042 $823,700 $690,600 $133,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $1,950,000 -11.2% $938 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $2,195,000 +37.6% $1,055 / Sq Ft
10/30/2023 10/30/23 Sold $1,595,000 0.0% $805 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/30/2023 09/30/23 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2023 09/24/23 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $805 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,595,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,276,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $109,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5041880

PrimeMLS

APN: SUNA-000134-000022