Ossipee NH Real Estate and Ossipee Town Information
Ossipee NH is generally considered the entrance to the Mt. Washington Valley. Geographically the Ossipee Mountain range and crystal clear lakes and streams begins the southern side of the White Mountains.
Ossipee Lake is arguably the jewel of the Ossipee area. At 3,245 acres it is sixth largest lake in New Hampshire and it joins with the Saco River in it’s southern terminus flowing into Maine. Ossipee Lake is an extremely popular vacation site. The many cabins, camps, condos and lake houses long the Ossipee lake shores offer vacation rental on Ossipee lake as well wonderful opportunities to buy a home on such a pristine White Mountain lake.
Ossipee NH is the county seat for Carroll County and shares its name with the Ossipee Mountains, once a range of ancient volcanoes, which border it on the west.
The town is a geologists dream, with portions of the volcanic "ring dike" from the Ossipee Mountains still visible. Much of the town's soil is made of fine sand and gravel, left behind by the glaciers after the last ice age.
Ossipee was incorporated in 1785 after an active pre-Revolutionary War history of skirmishes between Native Americans and British settlers. Captain John Lovewell built a fort near Ossipee Lake in the early 1700's, using the foundation of a former fort which the English built in 1650 to assist the Ossipee Indians in their war against the Mohawks.
Ossipee is made up of many small villages scattered among the hills. Shops filled with unusual crafts and antiques dot the country roads. Good fishing abounds on Ossipee Lake and the rivers and streams that flow into it. The adventurous can hike into the Ossipee Mountains, and there are opportunities galore for swimming, boating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
Manufacturing has always been a part of this busy town's history. That tradition continues with small industries ranging from a water-powered shutter factory to high tech producers of precision instruments. Ossipee businesses have access to a working railroad line. The town has developed innovative zoning regulations designed to encourage low-impact industry.
Ossipee is governed by the town meeting system and administered by three selectmen who meet each week in the Town Hall.
Take a moment to visit the Ossipee Historical Society Museum, enjoy the "walking tour" of the Historic Center of Ossipee Village and celebrate Ossipee Old Home Week during July 4th week held annually.
Tax Base: $15.12 Phone numbers Emergency……………..……….911 Dog Officer ………….…..539-4955 Highway Dept …….……..539-4181 Incinerator ………….……539-4121 Police ……………………539-2011 Library ……………….….539-6390 Recreation Dept ………....539-1307 Tax Collector….….……...539-2008 Town Clerk…………..…. 539-2008 Selectmen……..…….…....539-4181 Water & Sewer ………….539-7150
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Wonderful, spacious, open lodge style vacation retreat on Ossipee Lake w/panoramic views of the Ossipee and White Mountains, featuring Mt Chocorua. Just a few footsteps from the water's edge. Ossipee Lake is a sandy bottom 3000 acre clear lake providing both summer and winter recreation, just minutes from golf, skiing, shopping - Beauty all around.
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ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS VIEWS! Huge Picture Windows highlight the Best 100 Ft. of Frontage on Ossipee Lake MT. CHOC, MT. WASH, VIEWS of Mt. Chocorua, Mt. Washington & AWESOME SUNSETS. Master Bedroom with attached Spa/Bathroom. Incredible Rental History generates $30K/year. Funishings Negotiable. 2 Moorings & a great dock! Sandiest Bottom on Lake.
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2BR, 1 bath mobile, plus mountain top for sale, 120 acres. Parcel is the summit & all the surrounding acreage of Knox Mountain, which is one of 27 mountains that make up the Ossippe Range. There's a 1/4 mile long, well constructed driveway to summit. Top is relatively flat plateau of about 20 acres. New drilled well, 4BR septic
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BEAUTIFUL OSSIPEE LAKE MINI COMPOUND! Consists of two homes on a gorgeous flat lot with beautiful sandy beach and mountain view. Main house features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Guest house features 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bath, 2 car garage plus boat storage buildings, extras galore! Includes central a/c, irrigation system, heated workshop.
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VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! Gorgeous recently renovated 5 bedroom Lake Ossipee Home. Featuring awesome 100 feet of flat sandy beach, large windows overlooking Leavitt Bay and the mountains. Fully applianced, central A/C, landscaped and security system. Total turn-key home. Must see!!
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Stunning Contemporary w/breathtaking views of Lakes and Mountains. 2-level deck overlooks backyard pool and incredible landscaping. Built for entertaining, open concept w/too many amenities to list. 2-car garage has gym and apartment. This is a "must-see" property.
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Beautiful and well-maintained Ossipee Lake home, set on 125' of shoreline, great sandy beach and wonderful deck overlooking the water. Home is bright and sunny with sliders to the deck and oversized windows, with 3 bedrooms, beamed ceilings, living room with fireplace, and a large family room on the lower level with walk out to the water.
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Winterized dwelling situated back from the water has three bedrooms, one car garage, two baths, large screened porch. Second dwelling is rental unit with 3 bedrooms, one bath, large screened porch overlooking Ossipee Lake. Beautiful sunrises, sandy beach, deck at water's edge.
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If it's Privacy and Space you crave, this fabulous home has it. 3 Levels of contemporary living with ROW to the River along with boat launch and beach. Huge Yard to play in. Anderson Windows, Tumbled Italian Marble throughout, heated garage, central vac and air. 31 Acres abutting conservation land. Trail network, fish, boat swim. Walk don't drive.
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Colonial situated on a 4 acre lot. This 5 bedroom home needs TLC. Four car attached garage. Two outbuldings. Commerical zoning. High traffic count. Good visibility.
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