Samoset Condominiums: A beautiful community on the Big Lake

For individuals looking for an attractive water access community on the Big Lake, Samoset Condominiums offers an ideal central location. Located in Gilford, the community offers 22 acres of gently, beautifully landscaped rolling topography and 850 feet of prime shorefront on Lake Winnipesaukee — New Hampshire’s largest lake.

Spectacular views overlooking the widest expanse of the lake, the islands, and the Ossipee Mountain range are offered. There are approximately 130 luxury townhouses with various floor plans and architectural features throughout.

Highlights include: 

850 feet of crystal-clear waterfront, with 22 acres of gorgeous land.

Exceptional land plan and striking architectural designs nestled into the topography.

Beautiful sandy beach with boat slips and moorings throughout the property.

Award-winning outdoor pool with a small clubhouse overlooking panoramic lake views. Additionally, there is a second outdoor pool and tennis courts.

Located convenient to shopping, fine restaurants, Gunstock Ski Area, and area attractions.

It is very interesting to look at the progress this fine community has made since Frank Roche sold the original parcel of land to the developers in the early 1980s. Can you imagine that the original land parcel sold for only $250,000? Compare this to the median sales price of $888,180 in 2024 for just one condominium unit. It sure points to a successful real estate investment that was made by general investment real estate development in the early 80’s.

Here’s a breakdown of sales activity for the past five years:

2020: Number of sales, 17; highest sales price was $795,000; lowest sales price was $319,900; medium sales price was $456,277; and the average sales price was $457,228.

2021: Number of sales, 15; median days on the market was seven; highest sales price was $839,900; lowest sales price was $429,900; median sales price was $566,580; and average sales price was $577,597.

2022: Number of sales was seven; median days on market was six; highest sales price was $694,900; lowest sales price was $489.900; median sales price was $608,472; and average sales price was $615,711.

2023: Number of sales was eight; median days on the market was 13; highest sales price was $1.2 million; lowest sales price was $597,900; median sales price was $844,813; and average sales price was $832,850.

2024: Number of sales, five; median days on market was 37; highest sales price was $1.25 million; lowest sales price was $585,000; median sales price was $888,180; and average sales price was $910,800.

Samoset is a popular choice for four seasons of Lakes Region living on Lake Winnipesaukee.

You can see from the above that the number of units sold each year has decreased considerably from 17 units in 2020 to five units in 2024 showing the lack of inventory. However, the median sales price has shown a consistent increase from year to year, from $456,277 in 2020 to $888,180 in 2024, a 94.7% increase. The median days on the market was 37 in 2024, which shows an increase from 2021, where it was only seven days.

At the present time, there is only one unit listed for sale at $839,900. This unit includes three-bedrooms and three-baths with 1,697 square feet of living space.

Roche Realty Group has an informative video on its YouTube channel about Samoset, and you can view more information about Samoset on

RocheRealty.com under Lakes Region developments.

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This article was written by PK Zyla and Nancy William. The Zyla Williams Team of Roche Realty Group in Meredith, can be reached at the office at 603-279-7046. Data was compiled by a NEREN  search on March 7 and is subject to change. Visit rocherealty.com to learn more about the Lakes Region and its real estate market.