A rare opportunity to own a piece of Jaffrey history! Built in 1896 and lovingly held by the same family ever since, this rustic cabin on the shore of Thorndike Pond is being offered for sale for the first time in its history. Set on 2.2 wooded acres with approximately 300 feet of pond frontage, the property enjoys a wonderfully private setting with majestic Mount Monadnock rising behind the property. The charming cabin retains the character and simplicity of an old New Hampshire camp, offering a kitchen, living room with fireplace, two first-floor bedrooms, 3/4 bath, and a second-level sleeping loft with balcony. The cabin is set back from the waterfront, providing a peaceful wooded setting while still offering easy access to your own private shoreline. The relatively level land and town-maintained road make the property readily accessible while preserving a sense of privacy and seclusion. Thorndike Pond is a quiet, pristine pond enjoyed by canoe and kayak enthusiasts, with a sandy beach and an area suitable for launching a small boat. Spend summer days swimming, paddling, fishing, or simply relaxing along your own 300 feet of shoreline while enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Nearby Monadnock State Park offers miles of hiking trails and year-round recreational opportunities. Whether you are looking for a nostalgic New Hampshire getaway, a private waterfront retreat, or a unique property with future potential, this property offers something truly special. The existing cabin provides an opportunity to enjoy the property as it is while considering the potential to build a new residence and create your own waterfront retreat. A rare combination of history, privacy, acreage, mountain scenery, and waterfront on one of Jaffrey's beautiful ponds.
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Listed by: The Mollers Inc. • Kenneth Moller
$1,135,000
186 Gilson Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452
2beds
1,009sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
2.2 Acres Lot
$706,700 Zestimate®
$1,125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two first-floor bedroomsRelatively level landPeaceful wooded settingWonderfully private setting
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Listed by:
Kenneth Moller,
The Mollers Inc. Cell:603-547-5812
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5110256
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,009
- Total interior livable area: 1,009 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,009
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Dirt, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Natural Shade, Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
- Body of water: Thorndike Pond
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 300,Road frontage: 200
Lot
- Size: 2.2 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Level, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: JAFFM230B23L
- Zoning description: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Cottage/Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Post and Beam, Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Unknown
- Utilities for property: None, No Internet
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Jaffrey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,142,500
- Annual tax amount: $21,650
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$706,700
$579,000 - $855,000
$2,185/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,135,000$1,125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,530 -1.8% | $443,000 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $14,791 +7.6% | $443,500 |
| 2022 | $13,740 +11.1% | $443,500 |
| 2021 | $12,369 +1.3% | $443,500 |
| 2020 | $12,210 -0.5% | $443,500 +25.9% |
| 2019 | $12,271 +5.5% | $352,300 |
| 2018 | $11,626 +2.1% | $352,300 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,385 -0.1% | $345,300 |
| 2016 | $11,395 -0.7% | $345,300 |
| 2015 | $11,471 -1.2% | $345,300 -12.4% |
| 2014 | $11,611 +1.2% | $394,249 |
| 2013 | $11,473 +6.6% | $394,249 |
| 2012 | $10,767 -0.2% | $394,249 |
| 2011 | $10,791 +1.6% | $394,249 |
| 2010 | $10,625 +3.1% | $394,249 -3% |
| 2008 | $10,301 +11.6% | $406,359 -9.2% |
| 2005 | $9,229 | $447,567 |
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Neighborhood: 03452
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jaffrey Grade School
- Middle: Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School
- High: Conant High School
- District: Jaffrey-Rindge Coop Sch Dst
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




