Curious about the Latest News in the Hot Winnipesaukee Real Estate market?

Last spring there was a time period where we expected the real estate market might slow down because of the pandemic.  Do you remember those days? In fact, just the opposite happened. 

Please see attached a market snapshot showing a breakdown of Lake Winnipesaukee single family sales in the past 2 years.

The average list price increase year over year was 11%.

The average selling price increase year over year was 15% 

Please see this Winnipesaukee Market Snapshot to review the listing and selling prices in the individual towns.

These statistics are drawn from the Northern New England Real Estate Network for single family residential properties from 4/27/2019-4/27/2020 and from 4/27/2020-4/27/2021. The information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

With lumber prices expected to continue to rise, the cost of real estate is not likely to go down any time soon.  CNN Business posted the following May 5 article by Matt Egan: "New Homes Cost $36,000 More Because of an Epic Shortage of Lumber." The full article is     https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/05/business/lumber-prices-home-building-costs/index.html.  You can follow him @MattEganCNN

Please email me with any questions about the Lake Winnipesaukee or Lakes Region NH real estate market. I can be reached at nicole@nicolewatkins.com. Or call me at (603) 707-7575.

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The desirability of the west side of Winnipesaukee is apparent in this photo of the waterfront by Lagos Restaurant and The Inn at Bay Point.

The desirability of this side of the lake is also apparent when looking at a snapshot of the Lake Winnipesaukee Moultonborough and Meredith December Statistics.

The low inventory on Lake Winnipesaukee is at a record level. It is hard to believe the numbers.

Lake properties have even sold, sight unseen, above listing price, with the inspections waived. It is not a market I would have believed if I was not in it myself.

*As of December 8, 2020 there were only 5 (five) Moultonborough residential properties with owned Winnipesaukee waterfront. Moultonborough has more waterfront than any other town on the lake so its stark inventory is staggering.

The average number of "Days on Market" for these Moultonborough listings as of December 8 was only fifty-eight (58). The high number of “Days on Market” was one hundred and forty-nine (149). The low number of "Days on Market" for these listings was 17 (seventeen).

Moultonborough and Meredith often share a similar pool of buyers as they are abutting towns. As of December 8, 2020 there were only 2 (two) active Meredith residential properties with owned Winnipesaukee waterfront. The high number of “Days on Market” was 97 (ninety seven). The low number of “Days on Market” was 12 (twelve). Both average and median number of “Days on Market” for these listings was 54.

It will be interesting to see in if the listing trend is up or down in January 2021!

*Statistcs drawn from the Northern New England Real Estate Network for the towns of Moultonborough and Meredith, respectively, for residential properties with owned Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront.

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The Veasey Shore location is Ideal for boaters who want a central location by car and boat to many of the best Lakes Region amenities.

It easy to dock and easy to travel to destinations such as Center-Harbor, Wolfeboro, Gilford and Meredith. Restaurants such as Canoe, a Restaurant and Tavern, in Center_Harbor offer shuttle service from the town docks. Going to dinner is more fun by boat!

The towns around WInnipesaukee all have a distinctive flavor and easy boat travel to these destinations is an important featured and part of what you are purchasing when you buy a Winnipesaukee property. Your lakeside door and dock should truly be your front door to many summer adventures!!

The dock at 144 Veasey Shore is your front door to Lakes Region NH amenities from Center Harbor to Wolfeboro!

View this 144 Veasey Shore Road Meredith video to get a sense of the peacefulness of this location.

A new 30' permanent dock, patio and 2 decks lakeside share breathtaking views, privacy and provide ample room for large groups. The shoreline, lawn, siting of the home, & lake location are all stellar.

Summer or winter, the views from the sun room are breathtaking.

Ask me about 144 Veasey Shore Road, my listings and all Meredith Winnipesaukee listings.

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Something Beautiful with a Price Reduction!

144 Veasey Shore Offering Price Reduced to $2,499,000.

This Meredith Winnipesaukee waterfront property is singular in its quiet waterfront and long lake and mountain views. The beautiful sunrise and evening sunset-glow skies are magical.  It is ideal for those who enjoy kayaking, boating and swimming. 

The access to the towns of Meredith and Center-Harbor is 10 minutes or less by car (less to Center Harbor). The end-of-road privacy offers a professionally landscaped setting with lawn and gardens surrounded by quiet woodlands.  I don't know if you had a chance to pass by Veasey Shore by boat?  

If you have, you know it has some of the most magnificent shoreline on Winnipesaukee.  

Rarely can one find the long lake and mountain views and relatively calm waters in one location. I am happy to show this property by boat to qualified buyers so that the lakeside approach can be fully appreciated.

There are formal and casual rooms in the house. (A library with a curved wall of bookcases and a fireplace is one of my favorites!)

There is an entire wing upstairs that is private and perfect for guests.

For more photos of this 5 bedroom home, please see below 2 links with 2 different videos of 144 Veasey Shore Road. 

https://youtu.be/Q0QDnP_c5yI

http://144veaseyshore.com

I think if you compare 144 Veasey Shore Road to other properties you will have the best understanding of how exceptional the location is!!  

Call me to tour this property by car or by boat!

(603) 707-7575.

And here is a digital magazine with winter photos!  It is close to the White Mountains and skiing!!

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You may also want to view all Meredith Winnipesaukee real estate on my website or

search all Lakes Region real estate in MLS for your dream home.

Feel free to contact me with questions about buying or selling a property in the Lakes Region.

An inviting neighborhood for wildlife and a protected bay with long views are some of the features home owners in the Windermere Association enjoy.  The Bald Eagle pictured here prefers the quiet and wooded areas around the Windermere Association. 

While Eagles and Loons provide some of the most beautiful sites and sounds on Lake Winnipesaukee, the Loon Preservation Committee needs support to help keep Lake Winnipesaukee a home for these rare birds.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Fact Sheets have information on how to help keep Winnipesaukee clean.

If boating regulations, including speed limits are followed, this will go a long way to help keep wildlife safe on Winnipesaukee.  

Common courtesy for other boaters and and respect for the lake is critical in the long term survival of the lake.  With extraordinary warm weather and low gas prices the lake has been more inviting to boaters this summer.  By educating ourselves on practices to keep the lake clean, we can keep the lake beautiful for future generations.

In an election year, why not ask your candidates what they intend to do to help keep NH's lakes clean?  

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program  need very strong support from the legislature to do their job well and to keep our New Hampshire lakes and ponds healthy.  

Water conservation is a related issue that is especially important in drought years, such as 2016. Water Conservation Practice Fact Sheets can be found on the NH DES website regarding water conservation. The Fact Sheets WD-DWGB-26-18 - WD-DWGB-26-23 are especially helpful for homeowners.  Arsenic and bacteria levels can change in years that parts of drinking wells that are usually submerged become dry.  Ask your water or well company for information on water testing.

Just 5 minutes by car to downtown Wolfeboro, this Tuftonboro Neck location is wonderfully private.  

You can see by these twilight photos and daylight photos that it has some of the best views and sunsets on Winnipesaukee!

View the below link to see beautiful new photos of 58 Eaglemere Road. You can view interior photos from every corner of the room as they would appear using the Planomatic tour.  Floor plans are included in the tour for your convenience.

  
58 Eaglemere Virtual Tour

Read this 58 Eaglemere blog for additional information.

Listing Details Page 58 Eaglemere Road Tuftonboro

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Majestic?  

Astonishing?

Hmmmm.  Beyond  Breathtaking?  

All These Words Fall Short of Describing the Setting of this New Winnipesaukee Listing.

Introducing, 58 Eaglemere Road, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire.  

• Exceptional charm and elegance all along Tuftonboro Neck Road and Eaglemere Road as you drive to this stunning property.
• Lush lawn surrounds the house and lakeside area.

• 2 story home with full basement has many windows and 2 decks.
• 2 garages.

• 45' x 31' boathouse with graceful turret. 
• This singular boathouse has 
• Partial living space on upper level of the boathouse.
• An Eagle's perspective looking down at the long, lake and mountain views.
• Is one of only 2 turreted boathouses on lake Winnipesaukee.

• 48' x 5' dock.
• Breakwater.

• One acre waterfront parcel seems more expansive.  
• Similarly graceful properties on either side.
• Exceptional privacy. 
• Exceptional views.
• West facing for all day sun and sunsets.

While the rare boathouse with a graceful turret is certainly photogenic, this property must be visited in person.     

Every element of this location, from the breakwater, to the views, to the siting of the 3 level, shingle style home has to be seen to be appreciated.  The 3 level home has gray shingles and matches the boathouse's quiet elegance.  Many windows capture the views.  2 detached garages flank the corner of this large, very private parcel. 

And for convenience, it is only 5 minutes from downtown Wolfeboro.

Experience the soaring feeling you'll have when you visit 58 Eaglemere Road.

Interior photos and full listing details will be available in 10 days. Contact Nicole Watkins, Exclusive Listing Agent at (603) 707-7575. 

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Open Houses 

125 Windermere Road, Moultonborough, NH  

7 Joanna Street, Moultonborough, NH  

 Saturday 10-12

and Sunday 10-12

May 14th and 15th.

125 Windermere Road, Moultonbrough, NH

is all about the relaxed layout of the home the spacious yard and the relaxed feeling of Windermere, which offers large lots surrounded by an open, but protected part of Winnipesaukee.

7 Joanna Street, a Winnipesaukee Water Access Property

Moultonborough NH - Charm and privacy! Custom, 2002 built home offers privacy on a quiet, wooded road in Suissevale. The rare, 1.46 acre parcel in this beach access community offers the ability to build a barn and creates a tranquil setting. 

Twilight at 64 wagon Wheel Trail Includes
Delightful Views across the Lake to Meredith Village.

 

Sunset Skies, Quick Access to Many of the Best Amenities on Winnipesaukee, and Superior Construction!

Open House Friday March 4th through Monday March 7th 11-2 at 64 Wagon Wheel Trail Meredith, Contact Nicole Watkins for directions and details. Corporate office 603 253-7766 Direct cell (603) 707-7575

Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty 60 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough NH 03254

Visit this custom home and see why Drouin Custom Home Builders LLC of Gilford NH are so in demand.

Contact Nicole watkins at 603-707-7575 for directions, details and to request and color brochure of this Meredith Winnipesaukee property.

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Wolfeboro's Origin Dates it as the Oldest Summer Resort in the United States.

Today's Business Owners Help Maintain Wolfeboro's Long-Lived Popularity.

Wolfeboro's Main Street is one of the most picturesque streets in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Many of the local businesses and restaurants enjoy stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Restaurants such as Garwoods and Jo Greens allow diners to enjoy the views and take in the ambiance and historic architecture. (The photo to the right was taken outside of Garwoods in November 2015. It was a surprisingly warm day with 75 degree weather and a calm lakes at Garwoods and all across Winnipesaukee!).

Tucked along Wolfeboro's side streets are many other charming commercial properties, including boutique cafes and specialty shops. Some of the cache of living on roads such as Sewall Road, Forest Road, and Main Street is the proximity to the quaint downtown amenities Wolfeboro offers.

The below interviews serve as an introduction to some of the local business owners in Wolfeboro NH . While they all come from different backgrounds, there is a common thread to their stories - what brought them to New Hampshire's Lakes Region and how their day to day experience has redefined their expectations of life on Lake Winnipesaukee. Learn more about these local owners and their businesses below. When you are are strolling through Wolfeboro, stop by and meet them for yourselves!

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Beveridge Beer and Soap Shop - Lisa Beveridge

51 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH

This shop specializes in selling craft beers from the New England area. There is also a small taproom with five to six craft beers on tap and a menu that features PB&J and PB&Fluff. Lisa also makes homemade soap, several of which are made with beer!

How long have you been in business?
Two and a half years

How long have you lived in the Lakes Region?
13 years

Are you originally from here? What brought you the Lakes Region?
It's beautiful. My husband's grandparents lived up here and we wanted to get out of the city. You come to visit a summer home and you kind of get attached.

What was the driving force behind starting your business?
I wanted to do something for myself, have my own shop.

Do you have a business philosophy.
Drink good beer.

What separates you from other similar businesses in the area?
There aren't any similar businesses right now, so I am pretty unique to this area.

What would you like potential customers to know? Anything new for the future?
There are always new things going on, new events. Winter and Summer beer fest are happening. New beers are coming in every week. Our soap line is expanding.

What do you like to do in your time off?
Work (laughs). I don't have a lot of time off.

What are the top three reasons why people should visit the Lakes Region?

1. Peace and quiet
2. Really nice small businesses, especially in Wolfeboro. Cool businesses throughout the Lakes Region, great restaurants, and new shops are opening up.
3. Come see me!

Find out more about Beveridge Craft Beer and Soap Co.

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Sabol's Art Studio - Gregory W. Sabol, Owner and Artist

76 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH

How long have you been in business?
We have been here for six months. We bought the old building, tore it down and built this one.

Where do you live in the Lakes Region?
We live in Effingham on Province Lake.

What drew you to the Lakes Region if you weren't originally from here?
I'm from the area.

What was the driving force behind starting your business?
I had studied art at the University of New Hampshire and sat in on classes at the Art Institute on Commonwealth Ave in Boston, where my brother was studying. I had owned my own businesses for thirty years and then my wife, Alice, (of seven years now) saw my art and encouraged me to get back into it. I am glad she did. We sold the business and built the studio.

What would you like potential customers to know?
My art is here to enjoy. Each one tells a story, but it is here for everyone to enjoy.

What do you like to do in your time off?
My wife and I enjoy history and traveling. We have done mission work in Honduras and Haiti. I have traveled to Russia and Israel. I belong to the Rotary and we believe in giving back.

What are your top reasons why someone should vacation in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire?

1. It is a bubbly place. You can meet people from all walks of life. I have met people from Russia, England, and more. You can sit outside at a coffee shop and talk to great people.
2. The art community here is expanding; more art studios are opening in Wolfeboro; more art events like Art Walk and Paint Wolfeboro are happening than ever before.
3. The lakes and you are close to the mountain and to the ocean.

Find out more about Gregory Sabol and Sabol's Art Studio.

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From Scratch Bakery - Katie Johnson, Owner

36 Center Street, Wolfeboro Falls, NH

From Scratch Bakery is a small town bakery run by Local, Katie Johnson, who uses high quality and fresh ingredients. This bakery offers employment to folks with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Her sister, Kristen, who has Down Syndrome, works at the bakery.

How long have you been in business?
We opened on June 1, 2015.

How long have you lived in the Lakes Region?
All my life! I grew up in Wolfeboro and graduated from Kingwood. I did go away for awhile (chuckles), but I came back. (Katie attended the University of Rhode Island and received a BS in elementary education. She later attended Johnson and Wales for baking and pastries.)

What is the driving force behind starting your business?
The bakery allows me to combine my creativity along with my love of helping people. People with disabilities may face a unique set of challenges, but they also have incredible talents and skills to offer. There aren't a lot of employment opportunities for them in the community.

What is your business philosophy?
A workplace where employees can use their individual strengths, get help when they need it and don't have keep to a breakneck pace. A worker of any ability level would like that.

What would you like potential customers to know? Is there going to be a new product for your business in 2016?
Wedding cakes! We do wedding cakes.

What do you like to do in your time off?
(laughs) I have no free time. I am heading up to Kingswood today for career day. There is always something to do.

Top three reason to vacation in the Lakes Region?

1. It is beautiful and a great place to be outside
2. The people are friendly
3. The skiing

Learn more about Katie and From Scratch Baking Co.

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Country Bookseller - Karen Baker, Owner

23 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH

How long have you been in business?
It will be 22 years on July 1st.

How long have you lived in the Lakes Region?
22 years; I moved here to open the shop.

What drew you to the Lakes Region, if you weren't originally from here?
I wanted to open a book store, so I crisscrossed the state looking for a small community that could support a bookstore. I fell in love with Wolfeboro. I am originally from Upstate New York but spent time in California and was living in Connecticut when I decided to open the business!

What was the driving force behind starting your business?
I was an English major working in the corporate world and I was not happy. I went to a seminar and they asked us to write what would be on your tombstone and I thought only, here lies Karen. Then they asked what we wanted to be written and I knew I wanted more. A friend gave me the book, Do What You Love and The Money Will Follow, so that's when I decided to open my own business.

What is your business philosophy?
Books are like food for the brain. If you help someone learn to enjoy reading, you give them the world.

What would you like potential customers to know?
We are here seven days a week and we serve locally roasted coffee and locally baked pastries. We are always willing to do special orders.

What do you like to do in your time off?
I love to read and spend time with friends. I love going out to eat and, of course, I love to read.

Top reasons why someone should vacation in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire?

1. A great bookstore
2. Fresh air and fabulous outside activities.Friendly people. It's a throwback in time, to a gentler, slower paced lifestyle.

Find out more about The Country Bookseller.

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There are currently 126 properties, including residential homes, mobile homes, and condo listings in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The average listing price is $913,648. The median listing price is $378,500.

Interested in living in Wolfeboro? Feel free to search Wolfeboro waterfront homes, Wolfeboro single family homes, and land for sale in Wolfeboro.

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