Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling
- 1st Floor Laundry
- FlooringHardwood, Tile
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Home Highlights
WaterfrontBoat dock
Finished Basement615 finished sq ft
Lower Property Taxes$8,016/yr, 20% below the typical Freedom rate
$662 per Sq Ft112% above the Freedom median ($312)
About This Home
Beautifully maintained and only 10 years old, this stunning 3 bedroom, 3 bath contemporary sits on the shores of Ossipee Lake in the channel between Broad and Leavitt Bays in low tax Freedom. Designed for both comfortable living and entertaining, the home features an open concept layout with granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful hardwood and tile flooring throughout. The first floor offers a spacious lake facing primary bedroom, 3/4 bath with tiled shower, and a convenient half bath with laundry. Upstairs, a large nearly full length loft provides excellent space for entertaining, guests, or a second living area, along with another bedroom. The walkout lower level adds even more living space with a lakeside bedroom, full bath, family room, utility room, and bonus room ready to finish to your liking. Sliders open directly to a lakeside patio and the gently sloping grounds leading to the water. Down by the lake, you'll find another sitting patio, a large boat dock, clear sandy bottom waterfront, and beautiful views toward Green Mountain. Ossipee Lake offers outstanding boating and cruising with three bays plus the main lake, along with excellent swimming, fishing, and multiple sandbars perfect for spending the day on the water. Additional features include a whole house generator and efficient mini-split systems providing year round heat and air conditioning. A truly special lakefront property offering modern comfort, beautiful waterfront, and everything needed to enjoy the best of Ossipee Lake.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #5113735
Monthly HOA
Price / Sq Ft$662
Listed10-09-2026
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2025)$8,016
Assessed Value$1,084,700
How This Home Compares
vs. the 23 homes for sale in FreedomPrice$1,495,000
Median $445,000
$29,900
$2,100,000
236% above the median Freedom home ($445,000).
Price per Sq Ft$662
Median $312
$154
$1,021
112% above the median Freedom home ($312).
Home Size2,260 sq ft
Median 1,834 sq ft
568 sq ft
2,800 sq ft
23% larger than the median Freedom home (1,834 sq ft).
Lot Size0.37 acres
Median 0.92 acres
0.11 acres
3.35 acres
60% smaller than the median Freedom home (0.92 acres).
Days on Market10 days
Median 61 days
10 days
270 days
Newer to the market than most homes here (61 days median).
281 W Bay Rd at a Glance
MLS# 5113735
Offered at $1,495,000, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath home has 2,260 square feet of living space and was built in 2016. It sits in Freedom, zoned for Freedom Elementary School.
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Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Gas Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Exterior and Lot
- Deck
- Garden Space
- Patio
- Frontage Length109
- Road Frontage TypeGravel, Public
- Patio
- Deck
Garage and Parking
- DrivewayPaved
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living2,260
- Year Built2016
- Above Grade Finished Area1,645
- BelowGradeFinishedArea615
- Below Grade Unfinished Area455
- Construction MaterialsWood Frame
- Foundation DetailsConcrete
- Property Age10
- RoofAsphalt Shingle
- Levels or Stories2
- Total Area Sqft2,715
- Year Built DetailsExisting
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Architectural StyleContemporary
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms3
- Total Bathrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- 3/4 Bathrooms1
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms8
- Level 1Dining Room
- Level 1Kitchen
- Level 1Living Room
- Level 1Primary Bedroom
- Level 2Bedroom
- Level 2Loft
- Level BBedroom
- Level BFamily Room
- Basement DescriptionFinished
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesMini Split
- Heating FeaturesElectric, Mini Split
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body NameOssipee Lake
- Water FeaturesDeep Water Access,Dock Access
- Waterfront Feet113
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionCountry Setting, Level, Wooded
- Lot Size Acres0.37
- Lot Size Square Feet16,117
School Information
- Elementary SchoolFreedom Elem School
- High SchoolA. Crosby Kennett SR. High
- Middle SchoolA. Crosby Kennett Middle Sch
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount8,016
- Source Listing StatusActive
- CountyNh-Carroll County
- DirectionsRte. 16 N to Rte. 25 East, Left on Rte. 153 North, Left on Ossipee Lake Road Then 4th Left on West Bay Road and Follow to #281 on the Left
- Tax Year2025
- Source Property TypeResidential
- ZoningLEAVIT
- Property SubtypeSingle Family
Utilities
- Electric200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
- Sewer1250 Gallon, Concrete, Drywell
- Cable at Site
- Water SourceDrilled Well, Private
Schools Zoned for This Home
Freedom School District
elementary · K-6Photo: webFreedom Elementary School
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Price History
Listed For
$1,495,000on 10-09-2026
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-09-2026MLSListed | Listed | $1,495,000 | — |
2025 Property Tax
$8,016per year
Assessed Value $1,084,700
Tax records back to 2007
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,016 | $1,084,700 |
| 2023 | $6,025 | $548,700 |
| 2022 | $5,613 | $548,700 |
| 2021 | $5,953 | $548,700 |
| 2020 | $5,855 | $548,700 |
| 2019 | $6,002 | $442,600 |
| 2018 | $5,723 | $442,600 |
| 2016 | $3,150 | $250,000 |
| 2015 | $3,049 | $252,000 |
| 2014 | $3,074 | $252,000 |
| 2007 | $3,763 | $252,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
281 W Bay Rd FAQ
At $1,495,000, the asking price of 281 W Bay Rd is about 3.4 times the median asking price of $445,000 for homes for sale in Freedom.
- Its price per square foot is $662, about 2.1 times the median of $312 for homes for sale in Freedom.
- That is the 4th highest price per square foot of the 19 homes for sale in Freedom that list their size.
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Listing Information Last Updated 10-19-2026