- beds
- 2
- baths
- 2
- sq ft
- 1,192
- Built
- 1940
521 Governor Wentworth Highway
Tuftonboro, NH 03850
Residential · Active · MLS #5090868
Listing Courtesy of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro | Nicole Shamlian
The home
About this home
Charming 1940s Cape set on a picturesque one-acre lot in desirable Melvin Village. This property features a classic barn, an adorable playhouse, and inviting outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying the peaceful country setting. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a spacious great room with a Vermont Castings stove for warm, cozy living. A bright three-season porch expands your living space, while the welcoming front porch provides the ideal spot to relax and take in the fresh New Hampshire air. Located just moments from Lake Winnipesaukee, you’ll have easy access to swimming, boating, and year-round recreation. Only minutes to downtown Wolfeboro, where shops, dining, and community events await. Experience the best of four-season New Hampshire living in this timeless and well-loved home.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 6
- Heating
- Wood, Oil, Forced Air, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
Building6 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1940
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 2
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 1 acres
- Water
- Well, Cistern
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Zoning
- MDR-ME
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $2,718
- Assessment year
- 2025
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,376 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,149
- Property tax
- $227
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $2,718. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Listing history
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Price & market context
See how this home compares with active listings in Tuftonboro.
| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $425,000 | $798,00047% below local |
| Price / sq ft | $357 | $52832% below local |
| Days on market | 94 | 6936% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 12, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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