216 Balancing Rock Road

Closed 11/22/13
Closed 11/22/13
Gallery Image 1
Sold
Last Sold Price
$875,000
5 beds5,000 sqft$175/sqft
216 Balancing Rock Rd, Franconia, NH 03580
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.9 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This extraordinary custom scribed log home is an example of modern craftsmanship with a classic mountain home feel. Entertain friends and family in the spacious dining area or gather around the field stone fireplace and warm up among the honey colored douglas fir timbers. Then take in the expansive aplenglow sunsets over Cannon and Lafayette and beyond. Ditch the hustle and bustle and take full advantage of mountain time. There's room for everyone. Just minutes from I93, Cannon Mountain and Loon...This extraordinary custom scribed log home is an example of modern craftsmanship with a classic mountain home feel. Entertain friends and family in the spacious dining area or gather around the field stone fireplace and warm up among the honey colored douglas fir timbers. Then take in the expansive aplenglow sunsets over Cannon and Lafayette and beyond. Ditch the hustle and bustle and take full advantage of mountain time. There's room for everyone. Just minutes from I93, Cannon Mountain and Loon but worlds away the everything else. It's time to get the mountain getaway you've earned.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker LinWood RE/Franconia

    • Listed by: Pauline Palmer • Coldwell Banker LinWood RE/Franconia
    Listing closed: 11/22/2013 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4209008

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,000,000

    Avg days on market

    59

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.4%

    Franconia, NH

    9 comparable properties found

    $900,000 | 394 Timber Lane, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/41
    1

    $900,000

    Sold 01/10/25

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,496
    Square Feet
    3
    Acres

    394 Timber Lane, Franconia, NH 03580

    $1,150,000 | 182 Winter Green Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/2
    2

    $1,150,000

    Sold 10/30/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    3,197
    Square Feet
    1.57
    Acres

    182 Winter Green Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    $1,600,000 | 143 Foxglove Lane, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/56
    3

    $1,600,000

    Sold 01/15/26

    4
    Bedrooms
    5,502
    Square Feet
    3
    Acres

    143 Foxglove Lane, Franconia, NH 03580

    $1,150,000 | 54 Woodbine Lane, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/60
    4

    $1,150,000

    Sold 08/26/26

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,999
    Square Feet
    2.28
    Acres

    54 Woodbine Lane, Franconia, NH 03580

    $2,233,000 | 185 Notchway Drive, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/59
    5

    $2,233,000

    Sold 04/08/26

    4
    Bedrooms
    5,273
    Square Feet
    5.57
    Acres

    185 Notchway Drive, Franconia, NH 03580

    $1,000,000 | 37 Pioneer Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/59
    6

    $1,000,000

    Sold 05/22/26

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,566
    Square Feet
    0.29
    Acres

    37 Pioneer Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    $799,000 | 290 Iron Foundry Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/56
    7

    $799,000

    Sold 08/14/26

    3
    Bedrooms
    3,287
    Square Feet
    4.29
    Acres

    290 Iron Foundry Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    $679,000 | 60 Indian Pipe Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/55
    8

    $679,000

    Sold 01/31/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,845
    Square Feet
    1.32
    Acres

    60 Indian Pipe Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    $575,000 | 274 Overbrook Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/39
    9

    $575,000

    Sold 11/25/24

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,721
    Square Feet
    1.28
    Acres

    274 Overbrook Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

    Location

    Add your commute

    Payment Calculator

    Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

    $5,424 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $4,448

    Property Taxes

    $976

    HOA Dues

    $0

    The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

    Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

    Rocket Mortgage1

    Property Information for 216 Balancing Rock Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,714 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Grafton County
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 2
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 3
    • Year Built: 2006
    • Lot Size: 7.90 AC / 344,124 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Franconia
    • County: NH-Grafton
    • Directions: From Franconia take Rt 16/Easton Valley Road. Left on Old County Road. 3/4 way around round-about to Balancing Rock Road. All the way to the giant view and gorgeous custom log home.
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Map: 14
    • Zip Code: 03580
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $11,714.00
    • Tax Year: 2012
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Profile Sr. High School
    • School - District: Profile
    • School - Middle/Jr: Profile School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Circular, Crushed Stone
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Footprint: 66 x 40
    • Lot: 99
    • Lot - Sqft: 344124.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 7.9
    • Road Frontage Length: 410.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3800.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 1200.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1400.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5000.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 200.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Surveyed: No
    • Year Built: 2006
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: 1500+ Gallon
    • Utilities: Underground Utilities
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Log
    • Features - Exterior: Balcony, Deck, Window Screens
    • Roads: Dead End, Gravel, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 3
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 12
    • Bedrooms - Total: 5
    • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
    • Features - Interior: Blinds, Dining Area, Draperies, Fireplace - Screens/Equip, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Window Treatment, Laundry - 2nd Floor
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
    • Heating: Air to Air Heat Exchanger, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Radiant
    • Cooling: Multi Zone
    • Total Stories: 3
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 11 6" x 17 5"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 13 3" x 22 9"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 22 x 15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 23 6" x 13 5"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 25 5" x 22 9"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 6
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 15 5" x 19 8"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 15 6" x 12 11"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 11 9" x 13 7"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 17 9" x 13 6"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 17 7" x 13 6"
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 19 2" x 19 11"
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 14
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13 1"
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 15
    • Room Dimensions: 25 4" x 12 10"
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 18
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 19
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
    Room 20
    • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
    Room 21
    • Room Type: Playroom
    Room 22
    • Room Type: Rec Room

    Property History for 216 Balancing Rock Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 25, 2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #376755074

    		$875,000—
    Nov 22, 2013

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4209008

    		$875,000—
    Nov 22, 2013

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4209008

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/25/2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #376755074

    $875,000
    11/22/2013

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4209008

    $875,000
    11/22/2013

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4209008

    —

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

    Public Records for 216 Balancing Rock Road

    Taxable ValueLand$385,700Additions$746,300Total$1,132,000
    Tax Record2025$18,044 ($1,504 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,969 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,969 SqFtStories2Lot Size345,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2005ZoningRES-BCountyGRAFTONAPNFRNC M:00016 L:000001 S:000007

    Schools near 216 Balancing Rock Road

    This home is within Lafayette Regional School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Lafayette Regional School
    		Public - K to 6
    Profile Junior High School
    		Public - 7 to 8
    Profile Senior High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lafayette Regional School
    PublicK to 6

    Profile Junior High School
    Public7 to 8

    Profile Senior High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

    Similar Homes

    New listings in 03580

    $450,000 | 664 Main Street, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/54
    Active Under ContractVirtual Tour

    $450,000

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,716
    Square Feet
    0.31
    Acres

    664 Main Street, Franconia, NH 03580

    $695,000 | 102 Skyline Drive, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/38

    $695,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,310
    Square Feet
    5
    Acres

    102 Skyline Drive, Franconia, NH 03580

    $334,999 | 111 Paine Road, Easton, NH 03580
    1/20

    $334,999

    1
    Bedrooms
    420
    Square Feet
    0.3
    Acres

    111 Paine Road, Easton, NH 03580

    $485,000 | 919 Easton Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/37

    $485,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,215
    Square Feet
    3.89
    Acres

    919 Easton Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    $1,695,000 | 1217 Coal Hill Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/56
    Virtual Tour

    $1,695,000

    6
    Bedrooms
    4,165
    Square Feet
    382.8
    Acres

    1217 Coal Hill Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    $305,000 | 28 Academy Street, Unit 12, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/53
    Active Under Contract

    $305,000

    2
    Bedrooms
    919
    Square Feet

    28 Academy Street, Unit 12, Franconia, NH 03580

    $989,000 | 701 Easton Valley Road, Easton, NH 03580
    1/59
    Active Under ContractVirtual Tour

    $989,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,592
    Square Feet
    5.05
    Acres

    701 Easton Valley Road, Easton, NH 03580

    $1,295,000 | 369 Reel Brook Road, Easton, NH 03580
    1/47
    Active Under ContractVirtual Tour

    $1,295,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    3,691
    Square Feet
    9.20
    Acres

    369 Reel Brook Road, Easton, NH 03580

    $1,225,000 | 1366 Easton Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    1/60
    Active Under ContractVirtual Tour

    $1,225,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,168
    Square Feet
    6.79
    Acres

    1366 Easton Road, Franconia, NH 03580

    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 216 Balancing Rock Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    $875,000
    5
    5,000
    344,124
    104 Balancing Rock Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    $825,000
    3
    4,024
    233,046
    114 Balancing Rock Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    $999,500
    3
    3,400
    225,205
    135 Balancing Rock Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    $386,000
    4
    2,836
    225,640
    56 Balancing Rock Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    $1,550,000
    3
    4,007
    260,488
    67 Balancing Rock Road, Franconia, NH 03580
    $519,000
    4
    3,466
    283,575

    Explore Nearby Homes

    No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

    Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker LinWood RE/Franconia

    Copyright 2026 PrimeMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate displayed on this Site comes in part from the IDX Program of PrimeMLS. The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated 09/01/2026 01:10 AM