39 Dragonfly Drive, Loudon, NH

MLS # 4008472  Offered at $324,900

If you are looking for a high quality home that is in immaculate condition & located in a country neighborhood of new homes, than this property deserves a look.

This bright, open concept colonial is not your typical run of the mill colonial. It features a wonderful kitchen that flows into the dining & large living room to make it a great home to entertaining in. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, beautiful dark oak cabinetry, hardwood floors, & great lighting. The hardwood floors extend into the living room & dining areas as well. There is a 1st floor bedroom currently used as a den.

Upstairs there is a huge master suite with bath featuring double sinks & a jacuzzi tub. There is a huge walk in closet for the lady of the house—hubby can have one corner of it!

The basement would be perfect to finish off as a family room as there are plenty of windows to brighten the space. There is nice farmer’s porch to rock on & a large trex deck out back for barbequing.

This home is located a just a short commute from Concord on a level 2 acre lot on a great country road! Enjoy serene country living at its best..

The telephone is ringing, well, at least a little bit. It seems that buyers are out riding around and calling in on the yard signs which is great,

It’s always great to get that call from someone out on a boat asking: “ How much is that little, white, waterfront cottage?” Agent: “Where are you?”, Caller :“On the lake”, Agent: “Which one”, Caller: “Winnipesaukee”, Agent: “Where”, Caller: “On the Lake”, Agent: “Where on the lake? Which street?”, Caller: “ I don’t know, I’m not on the street, I’m on the lake”, Agent: “Are you in Meredith Bay?”, Caller: “Yes”, Agent: “Do you see a boat house?”, Caller: “Yes”, Agent: “That property is on the market for $1.2 million.” Caller: “For THAT?!” Click. We all get one or two of those calls every year.

I checked again this week to see what I could find for interesting properties currently on the market that are “Stuck In The Middle”. That’s the dreaded area between the under $200,000 “used-to-fly-off-the-shelves” price point and the million dollar “we-don’t-care-we-got-lots-of-money-and-buy-what-we-want” price point. More specifically, I looked into the $250,000-$450,000 price range to see what was up and found just over 400 homes in this price range vying for a prospective buyer. Here’s the scoop on a few that are priced well below assessed tax value and could be good deals.

At 89 Wood Ridge Road in Center Harbor, near the Waukewan Golf Club, you’ll find a contemporary cape with 3,3496 square feet of living space, 3-4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths. This home has an open concept layout with a post and beam feel, a large brick fireplace, hardwood and tile floors, a master suite, and large deck for entertaining. This home sits on 1.75 acres of land with lake and mountain views. The property has been on the market for nine months and was originally listed at $595,000. It is now offered at $389,000 which is 68% of the current tax assessment of $568,600. This is a home that really doesn’t deserve to be Stuck In The Middle. Great deal…

Another nice contemporary cape with great views that seems to be mired down and not getting any traction with buyers is located at 528 Cherry Valley Road in Gilford. This 3,642 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces, a first floor master, lots of character, and fantastic views of Winnipesaukee. It has been on the market for about two years and was originally priced at $489,000. A recent $46,000 price reduction has now put it at $349,000 which is 82% of its current tax assessment of $428,500. Someone is going to get a great buy and a great value with this home!

If you want a colonial with mountain views, check out the home at 88 Phoenician Way in Laconia. This 3,051 square foot home constructed in 2006, has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a master suite, cathedral ceilings, eat in kitchen, large deck, and two car garage. This home was originally offered at $369,000 and has been on the market for about 3.4 years. It has been reduced to $289,900 as a short sale and they are looking for an offer. The property is now priced at 70% of its current assessment of $411,900!

So why haven’t these homes sold? Is there something wrong with them? Do they need a lot of work? Well, you’ll have to go and see them to find out for yourself for sure. It is most likely that they haven’t sold because of a combination of too few, too many, and too high. That is: too few buyers, too many homes on the market, and an initial asking price that was too high. And so, they are just Stuck In The Middle.

85 Pinnacle Park Road, Meredith NH

MLS# 4004940   Offered at $945,000

Enjoy stunning views and fabulous sunsets from this Winnipesaukee waterfront home sitting on a .8 acre lot with 158′ of frontage that sports a cabana, a 29′ x 4′ dock, a couple of moorings, and a coveted 14′ x 30′ boat house. The water is crystal clear & has good depth for all your toys.  What more could you possibly want? You will probably spend a lot of time sipping drinks down under the cabana unless, of course, you are out on your boat enjoying the lake!

This comfortable, open concept lake home has a fantastic living area with hard wood floors, a beautiful stone gas fireplace, great woodwork, and a wall of glass looking out at the bay. You won’t miss the fireworks from here!

There is a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless appliances that opens into a dining room which flows out onto a large deck perfect for watching the sunsets and barbequing. This is a home that is perfect for a casual lifestyle centered around enjoying all that the Lakes Region has to offer!

The upper level is dedicated to the master suite complete with another stone gas fireplace, a luxurious master bath, and a private deck overlooking the lake. You will undoubtedly have a lot of trouble getting by the upstairs deck without at least spending a moment to take in the view!

On the lower level there is a family room with great views which makes a great place for the kids to hang out. Outside there’s a 2 car garage with storage above plus a full basement underneath. The lot is nicely landscaped and low maintenance so you can spend more time enjoying the sun. There is, however, a small Koi Pond– no fishing allowed!

So if you are looking to spend your summer on the lake this could just be the place! So come check it out and make this great home, your lake home this summer!

32 Hill Road, Tilton NH   MLS #4004478

Offered just in time for summer at $424,900

This impeccably maintained Winnisquam waterfront home is undeniably charming and comfortable.

The property features a level lot with a fantastic lawn area, dock, perched beach, and beautiful, expansive lake views especially from the huge three season porch (where you will undoubtedly spend a lot of your evenings telling stories).

Just inside there is a nicely updated country kitchen with an island and double wall ovens plus a huge pantry that Julia Childs would have loved. The living room features a wood fireplace to take the chill off fall evenings. There is also a first floor master as well as a 3/4 bath and laundry on this level. There are two more bedrooms upstairs and a large full bath.

The kids will have a great time playing tag on the lawn, playing on the beach, or jumping off the end of the dock. Dad will enjoy the dock even more and the great boating on the lake.

Enjoy Winnisquam this summer and start making memories you’ll remember for a lifetime!

The BBQ, Barbie, pig cooker or whatever you want to call it, according to Wikipedia, “derives ultimately from the word barabicu found in the language of both the Timucua (native American Indians) of Florida and the Taino people of the Caribbean. The word translates as ‘sacred fire pit.’” To me the best kind of barbeque is the classic homemade one fashioned out if a steel drum cut in half, fastened back together with hinges to make the lid, and has a pipe sticking out the top for the smoke to come out. The Barbie is a true modern sacred fire pit that allows today’s natives to hold rituals, tell stories (mostly lies), make friends, and have a feast. It is also good that today’s “sacred fire pits” are elevated to keep the natives from falling into them.

More importantly, when coupled with adjacent horseshoe pits, this combination is an indicator of an areas friendliness and “livability”. You could actually give the towns in the Lakes Region a rating based on the number of BBQ/HS-pit combos in the community (the BBQs have to be real ones, not those Green Egg fancy ceramic ones, and certainly not the stainless steel enclosed by $30,000 worth of stone work, but the steel drum cookers count triple). The more combos in a town, the more friendly and laid back the town is, guaranteed. Just to prove this theory, which town would you say has more BBQ/HS-pits; Wolfeboro or Belmont? Which town is more laid back and friendly? Case closed. Now if we could get these census workers to count something that actually matters we could institute this new rating system and revolutionize real estate searches for those discerning buyers!

Looking at the residential listings that have come on the market in the last 60 days or so, there are some homes that stand out as good enough deals that you could actually afford to buy a new barbeque grill at BBQ Paradise and Emporium. How about a very nice open concept, three bedroom ranch, with an updated kitchen, large living room with a fireplace, and a three car garage tucked away on a private 2 acre lot with a great lawn and in ground pool. This nice home could have the perfect BBQ/HS-pit combo if desired .

Located at 47 Bell Street in Laconia, this property is on the market for $199,000 and has a tax assessment of $294,600. That is 68% of assessed value! You can afford an extra set of horseshoes with this one!

Over at 40 Skyline Drive in Gilford is a bank owned brick ranch which has about 2,000 square feet of living space, two bedrooms, three baths, and a two car garage on 1.5 acres. It will need some TLC and lots of updates, but it is listed at $199,900 which is way below the assessed value of $359,850.

At 46 Pine Street in Laconia there is a 2,800 square foot, four bedroom, one and a half bath, New Englander built in 1900 that has many of its original features intact including hardwood floors, great woodwork, pocket doors, tin ceilings, and stained glass. This solid home is listed as a short sale at $189,900 which is 73% of the tax assessment of $259,700. Good side yard for horseshoes and a deck for the grill.

If you’d like to live, grill, and play horseshoes in Center Harbor, the property at 52 Elliot Road appears to be a no brainer. This 4,000 square foot, four bed, four bath, contemporary home nestled in the pines on 10 acres of land provides the space and privacy required by true back yard kings. There are numerous mahogany decks to place multiple grills on so most of the town can come over for the final four thrower playoffs (Sanctioned by the CHHPA—the Center Harbor Horseshoe Pitchers Association). This fine home is on the market for $499,000 which is 76% of the $659,000 tax assessment. No traffic noise here, just you brother-in-law yelling for another burger and the clinking of horseshoes on the stakes…

Rarely does a property come on the market like this one. If you want privacy, views, a beautiful setting, and a convenient location then this remarkable property is like paradise found. This home is truly a showplace, but the grounds & view will equally captivate you.

Built in 1988, this single owner 2-3 bedroom home has been totally renovated & is in pristine condition. The home and grounds are lovingly and meticulously maintained.

Enjoy the open, soaring great room with beamed cathedral ceilings, beautiful hardwood and tile floors, hearth and woodstove. The high end custom kitchen & dining area are the perfect spaces to entertain your guests who won’t be able to resist the view from the expansive deck. Also on the first floor is a den/bedroom, a three season porch, & laundry.

Downstairs in the walk out basement is a family room,  a large bedroom, utility room with a double door leading outside, and a full bath.

The entire 2nd floor is dedicated to the luxurious master suite & a wonderful loft area that is perfect for your home office or computer area. 

There is a heated attached two car garage with plenty of storage overhead as well as a  heated detached two car garage with water that is perfect to hold all your special toys.

The mature landscaping, expansive lawn, and gardens are simply beautiful. There are several great seating areas to enjoy the vista  of the mountains beyond the church and steeple in Meredith Center. Wildlife abound in the area. There is even a wild turkey that will visit you on a daily basis for her lunch!

Only a personal visit can convey all that this property has to offer! You won’t want to leave…

Offered at $849,000

This large Winnipesaukee waterfront home has great sunset views, crystal clear water, 111 feet of shore front, and a large L shaped dock. It is the perfect base for all your Winnipesaukee adventures!

The home features an open floor plan that is absolutely wonderful for entertaining with a large kitchen which flows nicely into the dining and living room areas that boast awesome westerly views. Rounding out the first floor space you’ll find a finished family/game room, a large bedroom, bath, and a room that would make a perfect office or library. Outside there is a huge deck that can host the largest party on this side of the lake!

Upstairs you’ll find the master suite (and a tub with a view!) plus another large bedroom (both with decks overlooking the water). You will also find plenty of additional sleeping quarters for your new found friends and family in three addition rooms that serve as sleeping quarters. You will, in fact, be able to comfortably accommodate a small army of your friends without any problem!

There is a large finished room in the basement and another bath plus a large storage and utility room with bulkhead access outside.

This home is nestled in the pines on a .43 acre lot on a very desirable part of the lake. This property will make a great vacation retreat especially for larger or extended families. You may even find that you have family you didn’t know you had! The home currently is used as an income property and has an extremely good rental history if you are looking for an investment opportunity.

Offered at $269,500

This wonderful, 3 bedroom, classic waterfront cottage on Webster Lake in Franklin NH is in great shape and ready for you to enjoy the summer.

This is the kind of place that you come to and forget it all! The large living room features a wood fireplace on one side and broad views of the lake on the other. There’s plenty of room to play board games, relax and read a book, or just watch the activities on the lake.

There is a small galley kitchen, a 1st floor master bedroom, and two large bedrooms upstairs that will sleep a small army!

The .22 acre lot has 75 feet of frontage with a nice lawn, dock, sandy beach, and level entry to the water. Not much to do here but pack your bag, launch the boat, and enjoy the lake!  Webster Lake offers 612 acres of boating, skiing, and fishing. and is easy to get to from I-93.

 Make Webster Lake your vacation destination this summer and for many summers to come!!

MLS #2836450    240 NH Route 25, Meredith NH, 03253 

Offered at $209,000

This charming two bedroom ranch truly shows pride of ownership throughout.

Built in 1930 (with a new addition in the 1960’s) this lovely home has a remodeled eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances that is perfect for entertaining, a cozy living room with a hearth and wood stove (that will easily heat the home), a nook that can be used as a den or tv area, two ample size bedrooms, and a nice enclosed front porch. In the basement you’ll find a newer boiler and a large root cellar that will hold all the canned goods that you’ll be able to produce from your great garden space outside.

This is a very pretty piece of property with a large field in the back, a nice stand of trees, tons of garden space, a large barn with water, tractor sheds, chicken coup, and an oversized two car garage. This is the perfect home to get back to basics. Maybe you’ve always wanted some livestock, a horse or two, and you’d like to do a little gardening. This is the perfect piece of property for that and more! Enjoy a little bit slower pace and a simpler lifestyle. . .

MLS 2834222  Offered at $849,800

This unique Winnisquam waterfront compound nestled among the trees & natural landscape features three wonderful cottages on .9 acres with 164′ of frontage & three docks (2 lots of record).

Enjoy the two bedroom year round Windswept Cottage for yourself. Well, it is more like a home than a cottage, but it has that wonderful cottage feel everyone tries to replicate! You will feel at home the minute you walk in the door! It has great views from every room. The main level is a bright, open area that is perfect for entertaining.  The kitchen flows into the dining area and livingroom  with high cathedral ceilings, pine floors, and a gas stove. The well appointed kitchen has a breakfast bar and is the perfect place to hang out. There are two large bedrooms and a three quarter bath downstairs . You can sun yourself  on the large deck or enjoy the screened porch one of those buggy evenings.

 Let your special guests stay in the Breezy Point Cottage which is literally steps to the water. It has a beautiful open first level with a large kitchen, dining area , cozy living room, and deck overlo0king the water.  There are two great bedrooms upstairs.

Send the kids up to the adorable Northwind Cottage nestled in the trees for that extra privacy. You may never see them or hear from them again! There is a great room with hearth and wood stove, kitchen, dining area, and one large bedroom & loft.  This cottage also has a screened porch and deck as well. Great rental opportunities!

 The quintessential Winnisquam lakefront cottage experience can be yours this summer!