Listed by Jen McCullough • Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro.
For sale
$775,000
Est. $5,087/mo —
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
992
sq ft
12 Lockes Is, Gilford, NH 03249
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About this home
Escape to the timeless charm of island living on Lake Winnipesaukee. Set on Lockes Island in Gilford, this classic cottage pairs spectacular long-range views with crystal-clear water and inviting spaces for summer days at the lake. Arrive by boat at the large dock with breakwater, then settle onto the expansive porch that stretches across the front of the home. A brand-new outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven makes it easy to gather for meals by the water. Inside, oversized living room windows frame panoramic lake views. The kitchen has been partially updated with new appliances and cabinetry and is awaiting your finishing touches. A first-floor bedroom offers convenient access, while the large open area upstairs, provides room for family and guests. Just a short boat ride from the Gilford town docks, with resident parking and occasional day docking, the cottage also puts Weirs Beach and Meredith within easy reach for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Come make this island retreat your summer tradition. (the property has a four bedroom septic system, and architectural renderings have been completed for a new build providing potential for future expansion).
Single-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$781Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jen McCullough• Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
Listed by Betty Ann Bickford• Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
Picturesque, classic lake cottage on Lockes Island in Gilford, NH. Just a short ride from the Glendale town docks and Smith Cove. Amazing sun and moon rise from your screened-in wrap-around front porch. 100 feet of waterfront, Room at the dock for two boats, and another area for your canoe and kayaks to be pulled out of the water. The main cottage has 3 bedrooms with one on the first floor, and 2 more bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen is open to the living room with water views looking out on the broads of Lake Winnipesaukee. Guest Cottage has a half bath and more views from the bedroom. Small shed for tools, walking trails on the island, and a view of Mt Washington from the breakwater. Step back in time to a simpler life at your very own lake house. Home is being sold “as-is, ” fully furnished. You have access to Glendale town docks for daytime boat parking, car parking, trash receptacles, boat launching, and guest parking. Take advantage of everything the Lakes Region has to offer by boat or by car. The Gunstock Mountain Resort has year-round fun, including a zipline, mountain coaster, and more is just a quick drive away. Beautiful hiking trails, the BNH Music pavilion, restaurants, and more are all nearby!
PrimeMLS #4641775
Aug 24, 2017
Sold
$355,000
$358/sq ft
Jul 28, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2017
Listed
$425,000
$428/sq ft
+33
Quintessential Lake Winnipesaukee Cottage on a Well Positioned Lot on Lockes Island in Gilford. This 1899 waterfront camp has been in the family since it was built. This is your chance to own a piece of a lake history and start your own family traditions here. A short boat ride from the Gilford town dock brings you around the backside of Lockes Island to a slight point, leaving you expansive open lake views, sunrises and morning sun, and views of Mt Washington from your dock. A breakwater and dock provide you plenty of room to dock your boat. The canoe, kayak and row boat will all stay for built in summer fun. You will want to spend all your time on the screened in front porch overlooking the lake! Wide enough for a table and chairs you could even have all your meals outside, enjoying the lake breezes and sounds of lapping water hitting the shore. Even from inside the cottage you will know you are on the lake with the view from the huge picture window. The adorable and bright kitchen is open to the living room and has a pass through to the dining room. A 3/4 bath and a first floor master as well as two additional bedrooms upstairs gives you plenty of room for all of your guests. There is even a Welcome House with more sleeping space and a half bath. The back yard is wooded and private with a well stocked tool shed and fire pit. Property comes furnished and as is, and is move in ready. Call for a boat ride over today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,772 (+5.3%)
$384,830 + $271,000
$655,830
2024
$7,378 (+9.2%)
$384,830 + $271,000
$655,830
2023
$6,755 (+4.7%)
$384,830 + $271,000
$655,830
2022
$6,449 (−0.2%)
$319,730 + $206,700
$526,430
2021
$6,465 (+9.9%)
$319,730 + $206,700
$526,430
2020
$5,882 (−1.5%)
$228,380 + $163,000
$391,380
2019
$5,969 (+7.8%)
$228,380 + $148,000
$376,380
2018
$5,538 (+3.6%)
$202,210 + $122,800
$325,010
2017
$5,348 (+7.8%)
$195,940 + $113,900
$309,840
2016
$4,962 (−5.4%)
$181,010 + $95,400
$276,410
2015
$5,245 (+1.7%)
$196,100 + $95,800
$291,900
2011
$5,159
$191,320 + $86,800
$278,120
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
992
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
992
Year built
1899
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Belknap County
APN
916995
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 12 Lockes Is
$803,913
$29K over list price of $775K
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