137 Francis Rd

Wakefield, NH 03830

$525,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,808 Sq. Ft.
$290 / Sq. Ft.
1,808
Sq. Ft.
$290
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/6/23
Closed 3/6/23

Description

This custom-built Katahdin log home is move in ready and waiting for you. Whether you are looking for a year-round primary, vacation or even investment home so many possibilities exist at 137 Francis Road. Built out of white cedar in 2008 this home offers easy first floor living if that is on your wish list. Complete with an open concept kitchen-living-dining room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace insert, exposed beams, beautiful kitchen with island, stainless appliances and leathered granite....This custom-built Katahdin log home is move in ready and waiting for you. Whether you are looking for a year-round primary, vacation or even investment home so many possibilities exist at 137 Francis Road. Built out of white cedar in 2008 this home offers easy first floor living if that is on your wish list. Complete with an open concept kitchen-living-dining room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace insert, exposed beams, beautiful kitchen with island, stainless appliances and leathered granite. This level is complete with two bedrooms and a full bath as well as a bonus room that currently serves as a game/bar room but has so many possibilities and has access to both the front and back decks. Head upstairs to enjoy the large loft space currently acting as a third bedroom (it does have a three-bedroom septic). The lower level is complete with a clean basement, bonus room great for a workshop or workout area and the attached two-car garage. Of course, we cannot forget all the great exterior amenities from the wrap around front deck that has plenty of space for entertaining including a great gazebo. Head to the backyard where there is a large private back yard great for all your outdoor activities. This home has deeded shared lake access to Balch Lake and just down the street from Lake Ivanhoe town access. Home is currently being used as a short-term rental (Airbnb) and has great rental income. What a great place to spend time or host your family and friends.

    Sold By RE/MAX 360 By The Lake - Alton

    Property Details for 137 Francis Road

    Parking
    Driveway, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 6+
    Water Body Type
    Lake
    Water View
    No
    Waterfront Property
    No
    Zoning
    Residential
    LISTING CLOSED: 03/06/2023 12:00 AM

    Property Details for 137 Francis Road

    StatusClosed
    MLS #4940444
    Days on Market20
    Taxes$3,393 / year
    HOA Fees$450 / year
    Condo/Co-op Fees-
    Property TypeSingle Family
    MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
    Year Built2008
    Lot Size1.22 AC / 53,143 SF
    CountyCarroll County
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    Building Information for 137 Francis Road

    Stories1Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size1.22 AC / 53,143 SF

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    $2,989 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $2,669

    Property Taxes

    $283

    HOA Dues

    $38

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    Property Information for 137 Francis Road

    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Wakefield
    • County: NH-Carroll
    • Directions: Route 153 to Acton Ridge Road. Turn left on Perkins Hill Road, then right onto Francis Rd, Property is on the left, sign on property.
    • Latitude: 43.610544695526421
    • Longitude: -70.990400915344239
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 96
    • Zip Code: 03830
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Fee: $450.00
    • Fee Frequency: Yearly
    • Fee Includes: Plowing
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,393.00
    • Tax Year: 2022
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - District: Wakefield
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: -
    • Lot: 8
    • Lot - Sqft: 53143.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.22
    • Road Frontage Length: 151.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1808.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 3160.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1808.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1352.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Balch Pond (AKA Balch Lake)
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $277,000
    • Assessment Year: 2021
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Construction Status: Existing
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • Suitable Use: Residential
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: Yes
    • Year Built: 2008
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Eversource
    • Cable Company: Spectrum
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
    • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Cable - Available, Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable, Telephone Available
    • Water Access Details: Indirect, Not Adjoining, Shared-Private
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Brown
    • Association Amenities: Beach Rights
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Laundry
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Gazebo, Window Screens, Beach Access
    • Roads: Association, Gravel, Privately Maintained
    • Roof: Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Loft
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Equipment: Air Conditioner, Smoke Detector
    • Features - Interior: Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Heating: Hot Air
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Loft

    Property History for 137 Francis Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 6, 2023

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4940444

    		$525,000—
    Jan 30, 2023

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4940444

    		—
    Jan 10, 2023

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4940444

    		$534,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/06/2023

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4940444

    $525,000
    01/30/2023

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4940444

    —
    01/10/2023

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4940444

    $534,900

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 137 Francis Road

    Taxable ValueLand$74,200Additions$457,100Total$531,300
    Tax Record2025$4,628 ($386 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,409 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,409 SqFtStories2Lot Size53,143 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008Year Renovated2008ZoningRES3 RCountyCARROLLAPNWKFD M:00096 B:008000 L:000000

    Schools near 137 Francis Road

    This home is within Wakefield School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Paul Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Paul Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

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