Tuftonboro, NH

521 Governor Wentworth Highway

$458,800

MLS# 5090868 · Single Family Residence

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The Listing

A 2-bedroom home in Tuftonboro on 1 acres.

2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,192
Sq Ft
1
Acre

Description

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.

Features

Heating

Oil
Forced Air
Wood Stove

Cooling

None

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Financial

Annual Taxes
$2,718

Location

Residential · NH-Carroll County · Listed May 26, 2026

About Tuftonboro, NH

Tuftonboro is a quiet, upscale residential town on the northeast shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. With no commercial center of its own, it offers maximum privacy and some of the lake's most prestigious waterfront estates. Residents enjoy low tax rates and proximity to Wolfeboro for shopping and dining.

Prestigious waterfront estates
One of NH's lowest property tax rates
Castle in the Clouds (hilltop estate & attraction)
Copple Crown Mountain hiking
Mirror Lake swimming area
Minutes to Wolfeboro village
County: Carroll
Population: ~2,500
Schools: Governor Wentworth Regional (SAU 49)

Distances are approximate. Click any destination for driving directions. NH has no state income tax or sales tax.

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$458,800

Active Listing

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Sq Ft1,192
$/Sq Ft$385
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Listing courtesy of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro · Nicole Shamlian · 603-569-3128
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