NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 Observatory Rd Meredith, NH 03253

Estimated Value: $1,406,000 - $1,924,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$1,434/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 14, 2015

Last sale price $635,000 $519 Per Sq Ft

Est. 176% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,876 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Lake View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2015

Meredith, NH - Located in the beautiful town of Meredith, there is a lake front property that will certainly catch your eye. Beautifully landscaped with stairs leading to an oversized deck with a walkway to the private dock. Sit in the large living room with twenty one windows to get a panorama view of Lake Winnipesaukee, and the mountains beyond. This bright and cheery room has pickerel pine walls, cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, wood or gas for your preference. A huge family room with a wood stove and yes, more windows! Partially furnished, wait until you see the open concept living area. This property is a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Wichland

RE/MAX Bayside License #047414 Listed on: 08/18/2015

RE/MAX Bayside

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Wichland

RE/MAX Bayside License #047414 Listed on: 08/18/2015

RE/MAX Bayside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1961

Lot Details

  • 14,810 Sq Ft Lot
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Area
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • Shared Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Leach Field

Listing and Financial Details

  • 15% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1961

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Assessment Amount: 629500
  • Assessment Year: 2014
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Features Interior: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Finished, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage - Locked, Storage Space
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 13x10, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 10x7.5, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 19x19, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, 26x18.5, On Level: Basement
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, 13.5x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 10x11, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 10x11, On Level: 1
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Room 17: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1224
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 480
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 480
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1704

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Common/Shared, Paved
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Easements: Yes
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Outbuilding, Shed, Window Screens
  • Water Body Access: Owned
  • Water Body Name: Winnipesaukee
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Water Frontage Length: 100

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Pump Up, Septic
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air, Stove, Stove - Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Boat Slip/Dock

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 14810
  • Lot Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Description: Lake View, Landscaped, Mountain View, View, Water View, Waterfront
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: S

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 14.83

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,755,728

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2015
Closed on
Nov 18, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Wichland
RE/MAX Bayside
Buyer's Agent
Robert Wichland
RE/MAX Bayside
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,900
-9.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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$635,000 --
$364,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/14/2015 11/14/15 Sold $635,000 -9.3% $519 / Sq Ft
08/25/2015 08/25/15 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2015 08/18/15 For Sale $699,900 -- $572 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $17,380 $1,636,500 $1,436,500 $200,000
2024 $16,790 $1,636,500 $1,436,500 $200,000
2023 $16,185 $1,636,500 $1,436,500 $200,000
2022 $11,821 $846,200 $691,800 $154,400
2021 $11,364 $846,200 $691,800 $154,400
2020 $11,789 $840,900 $691,800 $149,100
2019 $11,061 $696,100 $558,700 $137,400
2018 $10,873 $696,100 $558,700 $137,400
2016 $9,856 $632,200 $501,900 $130,300
2015 $9,609 $632,200 $501,900 $130,300
2014 $9,335 $629,500 $501,900 $127,600
2013 $9,071 $629,500 $501,900 $127,600
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Robert Wichland

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4445617

PrimeMLS

APN: MERE-000024U-000006

New Hampshire Belknap County Meredith 03253

26 Observatory Rd, Meredith, NH

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