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, but sometimes frustrating. One afternoon this week our duty agent had two inquiries on properties by cell phone and lost calls due to poor cell phone connections. Sometimes calls will get dropped two or three times in order to get just the basic info exchanged. We may not be in the boonies, but many listings are! Hopefully, they’ll call back when they get into cell range, but they’ll probably forget where they were. Can you hear me now?!

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.

MLS #2836717  Moultonboro, NH

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.

MLS #2835352 151 Lakeshore Road, Franklin, NH

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. . .

Looking for a fantastic deal on a home in Laconia? Looking for a solid home that is in great shape with lots of character, charm, and space? With over 2,800 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, and a bath and a half this Laconia is a steal at $189,900.

This wonderful New Englander has retained many of its grand original features including great woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, stained glass windows, and tin ceilings. It also features many upgrades including a new gas furnace & hot water heater, replacement windows, vinyl siding, and stainless steel appliances in the large updated eat-in kitchen that make this a truly comfortable and economical home to own.

There is nice entry foyer, a large formal dining room, a den/study, and a half bath and laundry on the first floor. Upstairs are four large bedrooms, an exercise room, and a large full bath. The heated garage accesses the home through a breezeway that is warmed by a gas fireplace.

Over the garage you’ll find a beautiful spa/game room also heated by a gas fireplace. If you are looking for a charming home with space and character this could be it. Priced well below the tax assessment of $259,700, this sale subject to 3rd party approval.

MLS #2832074          46 Pine Street, Laconia, NH     Offered at $189,900

This affordable and cozy waterfront cottageon Silver Lake in Belmont, NH is the perfect place to create some lasting memories of the family having summertime fun in the Lakes Region of NH!

The cottage sits literally only steps from the water on a gently sloping .22 acre lot providing  great views of Silver Lake from the large 24′ x 10′ deck as well as from inside the home.

This cottage features two bedrooms, a nicely remodeled kitchen, a large three quarter bath, and living room. There is also a full attic that the current owners have utilized for additional sleeping space for the kids.  The home sits on concrete posts and piers.

Enjoy barbeques on the deck or play horseshoes on the lawn. With 100 feet of shorefront there is plenty of room for your new dock.

While currently utilized as a seasonal cottage, it is heated and partially insulated and could be easily be made suitable for year round use. The property is serviced by town sewer making the addition of more bedrooms much easier. It is also located close to shopping at Exit 20 providing easy access to Rt 93.

Get on the lake in time for summer!

MLS #2830831 10 Silver Lake Dr, Belmont, NH   Offered at $189,900

Nice Houses,  Nice Deals… 

Whether you are looking for a primary or a vacation home in the Lakes Region of NH there are some really nice properties available right now at very affordable prices. Here are a few properties that appear to priced well and that would definitely be worth looking at if you are in the market for a new home:

The home at 26 Colby Court in Laconia is really as nice as they come. This two bedroom, two and a half bath, cape was built in 2005 and shows pride of ownership throughout. It has beautiful wood and tile floors, a charming eat-in kitchen, a large master suite, first floor laundry, one car garage, trex deck, and a nice patio area in the back yard. This home would be perfect as a starter or retirement home and would also appeal to a young professional couple. It is priced at $209,000 which is 85% of the current tax assessment of $245,300.

Another nice property at a really great price is a brand new vacation home at 2 Locarno Street in the Suissevale Association in Moultonborough. This two bedroom home has a bright and open floor plan with lots of windows, cherry hardwood and tile floors, cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace in the living room, a nice deck, a tiled mud room, and bonus family room in the walk out basement. Suissevale offers a beautiful, 2500′ beach, marina, and boat launch just a short distance away. There is also a community club house, tennis courts, and sledding hill for winter fun. This home is currently listed at only $229,000 which is 77% of the current assessed value of $297,300.

The home located at 949 Cherry Valley Road in Gilford has 2,432 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and two and a half baths. It features an open floor plan with an eat-in kitchen and dining area flowing into the spacious living room with a stone fireplace and cathedral ceilings. There is a first floor master suite, a family room in the walk out basement, and a nice screened porch to enjoy beautiful sunsets over the mountains. This home is priced at $249,900 which is 87% of the current taxed value of $287,130.

Over at 95 Waukewan Rd in Center Harbor there is a very nicely remodeled 2,760 square foot, three bedroom ranch on a nice 1.86 acre lot. It is listed at $269,000 which is 86% of the town’s assessed value of $311,600. This home features nice hardwood floors, new carpeting, a great kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, a first floor master, and a fireplace with stove insert in the living room. In the walkout basement there is a cozy family room with fireplace and an in-law apartment. Outside you’ll find a huge deck, a screened in porch, an in-ground pool (with new liner and pump), and even a basket ball court. The owner has done a great job on the renovations and it is definitely one of those homes that you need to get inside to truly appreciate. It is also just down the road from the Waukewan Golf Course. Hummm, maybe Tiger Woods is looking for a new place?

Looking for a truly affordable vacation retreat or primary residence in the Lakes Region??

This like new, 2 bedroom contemporary is perfect for either. Beautiful, bright open floor plan. Large living room with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and gas fireplace that flows into the dining area and well appointed kitchen.

There is a large master suite upstairs and one bedroom on 1st floor. This home is easy to heat but also has central air conditioning. The full basement can easily be finished for additional space if desired. The large deck with hot tub out back is the perfect spot for stargazing. Out back you’ll also find a fenced-in level yard with an above ground pool and deck. There is also an out building for storing the lawn equipment or pool toys.  The property is located just a short walk to the public beach on Crystal Lake. The perfect place to be on a permanent staycation!!

 MLS #2797564, offered at only $199,900

Beautiful Custom Built Ranch in a Great Gilford NH Location

If you are looking for a custom ranch style home in the Lakes Region of NH, then you really should check out this home. Not only does it have great curb appeal on the outside, it has a fantastic open floor plan inside that is perfect for entertaining & everyday living.

The center of the home features a well appointed kitchen with island & breakfast area plus another large area suitable for more formal dining or great-room living space. You quickly notice that high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, & lots of light accentuate this area.

To the rear of the home is a living room/den area with hardwood floors, tray ceiling, & a gas fireplace. The master bedroom suite features cathedral ceilings, a tile floor bath with double sinks and Jacuzzi tub, & shower.

On the opposite side of the home are two additional bedrooms & bath. A secluded deck overlooks the back yard & you’ll enjoy the nice farmer’s porch out front. The full walkout basement has two large sliding doors and is just waiting for you to finish it off into a game room or hobby space.

The home is has a low maintenance vinyl exterior, paved driveway, and a nice two  car garage.

This beautiful home is situated on a nice 1.29 acre, well landscaped, cul-de-sac lot that is close to all Lakes Region amenities.  Enjoy Lakes Region country living at its best in this extraordinary home. Offered at just $369,000, this could just be the home you were looking for. MLS #2805020

Call anytime to preview this great property…