Wonderful waterfront home located on Messer Pond consisting of 1.3 private acres and 300’+ of frontage. The setting is very private and has magnificent views overlooking the water. The original home was completely remodeled and expanded in 2001 by McGray & Nichols and in 2012 another major expansion was added. The design offers easy 1 floor living and additional living space in the walkout lower level. First floor: kitchen features quality cabinetry, breakfast bar, granite counters and tile backsplash. The dining room has a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and access through French doors to the deck. The primary bedroom is spacious, includes a ceiling fan and its bath has a tile shower, jetted tub, double vanity with granite counter top. The ½ bath has washer & dryer and living room has a propane fireplace, power shades and a custom built window seat with storage drawers. Lower level: consists of a family room with wet bar & refrigerator, propane stove and access to the screen porch. There is a full bath, ¾ bath, office with built in book cases, a crafts room with radiant floor heat and 2 guest bedrooms. The large windows allow for water views from almost all rooms. Other features include: generator, central AC, irrigation system, security alarm system, patio, fire pit, perennial & shrub gardens, aluminum dock, float raft, canoe/kayak storage rack and oversized 2 car garage with storage and possible expansion above.
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Listed by:
Bill Green,
Green Real Estate 603-526-2515
Bought with: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$1,400,000
357 Forest Acres Road, New London, NH 03257
3beds
3,404sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
1.3 Acres Lot
$1,425,700 Zestimate®
$411/sqft
$3,799 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,425,700
$1.24M - $1.64M
$3,799/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 29, 2025 at 07:52am
Listed by:
Bill Green,
Green Real Estate 603-526-2515
Bought with:
Doug Peel
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5047081
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Gas Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Primary BR w/ BA, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Concrete,Finished,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, 2 Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,500
- Total interior livable area: 3,404 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,810
- Finished area below ground: 1,594
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Garden, Storage
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond Frontage, Waterfront
- Body of water: Messer Pond
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 315,Road frontage: 342
Lot
- Size: 1.30 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: NLDNM118L24S0
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Metal,Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator Ready
- Sewer: Leach Field
- Utilities for property: Cable, Propane, Phone Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: New London
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $1,400,000+0.4%$411/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5047081 | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Contingent | $1,395,000$410/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5047081 | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $1,395,000-10.9%$410/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5047081 | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,565,000$460/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5047081 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,915 +7.4% | $1,112,400 |
| 2023 | $12,025 +13.8% | $1,112,400 +67% |
| 2022 | $10,563 +6.4% | $666,000 +0.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03257
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School At New LondonGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Kearsarge Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 8/10Kearsarge Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Kearsarge Sch Dst SAU #65
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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