Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Realistic minimum purchase price of owned waterfront on Winnipesaukee?

MeredithMan · 08-05-2016, 09:47 AM

....as others have already echoed, numerous factors have an impact on the price. Year-round or seasonal? Cottage or a house? Clear water with sandy bottom or murky with sticks and leaves? Etc, etc

When we made the leap from water-access to waterfront 5 years ago, we thought, "we'll find something quick". Not. Took us 13 months and looking at over 20 houses to find the one we eventually purchased.

I would recommend that you first set your price range that you can comfortably afford. Don't forget about the operating costs like taxes, maintenance, tv & cable, etc. Also come up with your list of amenities you want in the place, (e.g., nice water, dock, garage, whatever is important to you and your family). Then, find a local realtor you trust and like, (you'll be spending a lot of time with this person searching, so you need to have a rapport with him or her), and discuss your price range and list of wants/needs.

Best of luck.

08-05-2016, 09:47 AM	#5
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 954 Thanks: 263 Thanked 814 Times in 333 Posts	Not an easy question to answer.... ....as others have already echoed, numerous factors have an impact on the price. Year-round or seasonal? Cottage or a house? Clear water with sandy bottom or murky with sticks and leaves? Etc, etc When we made the leap from water-access to waterfront 5 years ago, we thought, "we'll find something quick". Not. Took us 13 months and looking at over 20 houses to find the one we eventually purchased. I would recommend that you first set your price range that you can comfortably afford. Don't forget about the operating costs like taxes, maintenance, tv & cable, etc. Also come up with your list of amenities you want in the place, (e.g., nice water, dock, garage, whatever is important to you and your family). Then, find a local realtor you trust and like, (you'll be spending a lot of time with this person searching, so you need to have a rapport with him or her), and discuss your price range and list of wants/needs. Best of luck.