Can We Live On Winni for $450k?

[chris410]

Originally Posted by JasonG

A short while back I posted about possibly buying a small summer home on the big lake. After taking a trip up there this year and watching our high school teenagers skip rocks, swim, and putting down the iphone, the wife and I look at each other and started chatting about moving up here.

But the question is, can we get a decent year round home for under $450k? 3/2 1500+ sq ft, garage. Not opposed to a town home in a nice community or a bit of a renovation. Thinking Gilford or Meredith region for school for the kids.

I can pull up listings and see options, but it is a bit of a shot in the dark without really knowing the area well.

Am I dreaming?

Thank you
Jason

Have you considered other lakes? I am a huge Winni fan, but the cost and distance from my work is too prohibitive for me. There are several other smaller lakes which offer tons of boating opportunities with much more affordable housing.

Personally I would give up a little lake for direct water front property vs Water access/association.