Central NH’s Best-Kept Secret: Lakefront Retreat with 40' Dock Just two miles from I-89, yet worlds away, Lake Joe Sylvia is one of central New Hampshire’s quietest treasures. This renovated cottage sits on 115 feet of private shoreline with its own sandy beach and a 40-foot dock, ready for your boat, your fishing pole, or your morning coffee. Step through the door and the first thing you’ll notice is the light. Vaulted ceilings and new windows throughout make the main living area feel bright and open, while wide pine floors give it warmth while maintaining that original genuine cottage character. The thoughtful renovation left no stone unturned, from insulation, new siding to the newly remodeled kitchen. The layout adapts as one or two bedrooms, there’s room for overnight guests, and generous storage keeps paddles, life jackets, and beach towels out of the way until the next adventure. When not outside enjoying the lake, you'll be spending your time on the porch overlooking the lake. Lake Joe Sylvia is ideal for a small motorboat and a great spot to teach the kids to water-ski. You can also swim off your own beach, paddle, or fish, take a quiet walk on the trail that circles the lake, or do nothing at all. Hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains are just minutes away, and so is town, with coffee shops, a local market, shopping, and restaurants. There’s room to grow, too. The lot is large enough to expand, whether that means a garage, a bunkhouse for visiting family, or whatever you dream up. The home is currently enjoyed as a three-season getaway. Because the insulation is already in place, adding a few mini-splits could make it a comfortable year-round home. The property also offers income potential as a short-term or mid-term rental when you’re not using it yourself. Lovingly rebuilt and ready for its next chapter, this is turnkey lake living with quick highway access. Nothing beats memories made at the Lake!
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Listed by: REAL Broker NH, LLC • Shannon K Mounsey • 855-450-0442
$448,000
525 N Shore Drive, Hopkinton, NH 03229
2beds
972sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.46 Acres Lot
$440,600 Zestimate®
$461/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sandy beachNewly remodeled kitchenNew windows throughoutRoom for overnight guestsGenerous storageVaulted ceilingsWide pine floors
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Listed by:
Shannon K Mounsey,
REAL Broker NH, LLC Phone:603-494-9999
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5115162
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Natural Light
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,168
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 972
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
- Body of water: _Unnamed
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Walking Trails, Near Golf Course, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near ATV Trail
Details
- Parcel number: HOPNM00202B000031L000000
- Zoning description: R-2 CL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 750 Gallon, Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hopkinton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $461/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $301,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,028
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$440,600
$419,000 - $463,000
$1,943/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $448,000-10.4%$461/sqft |
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| 10/6/2026 | Listing removed | $499,900$514/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$514/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $524,900-8.7%$540/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+248.5%$592/sqft |
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| 7/16/2021 | Sold | $165,000+3.2%$170/sqft |
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| 6/27/2021 | Contingent | $159,900$165/sqft |
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| 6/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $159,900$165/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,412 +48.6% | $292,900 +137.7% |
| 2023 | $4,314 +8.6% | $123,200 |
| 2022 | $3,973 +10.2% | $123,200 |
| 2020 | $3,604 +0.4% | $123,200 |
| 2019 | $3,588 +45.4% | $123,200 +73.5% |
| 2018 | $2,467 +1.3% | $71,000 |
| 2017 | $2,435 +2.2% | $71,000 |
| 2016 | $2,382 -0.2% | $71,000 |
| 2015 | $2,387 +2.5% | $71,000 -0.7% |
| 2014 | $2,328 -16% | $71,500 -25.8% |
| 2013 | $2,771 -0.6% | $96,400 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $2,788 -8.4% | $98,900 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $3,043 +0.1% | $113,400 -17.2% |
| 2008 | $3,040 +5.4% | $137,000 |
| 2006 | $2,884 | $137,000 |
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Neighborhood: 03229
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harold Martin School
- Middle: Hopkinton Middle School
- High: Hopkinton High School
- District: Hopkinton School District
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



