56 Balancing Rock Road
Closed 5/31/24
Closed 5/31/24
Last Sold Price
$1,550,000
Description
5.98 +/- Acres land with buildings thereon. Franconia Notch views are part of this stunning custom built home nestled in amongst other fine real estate -close to town, min. to skiing. Open, spacious design allowing the home to be flooded with daylight and bring the outdoors in. Expansive windows with View's of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch. A great home, attached 2 car garage, direct entry mudroom with bench, cubbies, boot heaters, 1/2 bath and to the kitchen. The large entry foyer with steps...5.98 +/- Acres land with buildings thereon. Franconia Notch views are part of this stunning custom built home nestled in amongst other fine real estate -close to town, min. to skiing. Open, spacious design allowing the home to be flooded with daylight and bring the outdoors in. Expansive windows with View's of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch. A great home, attached 2 car garage, direct entry mudroom with bench, cubbies, boot heaters, 1/2 bath and to the kitchen. The large entry foyer with steps down to open living area-you'll feel the warmth of beautiful Maple floors and radiant heat. A new soapstone stove is focal and oh so toasty warm. Handsome built ins, thoughtful artful accents and design throughout. generous ceiling height with fir beams. 1st floor primary suite making for one level living. 2 Bdrms, bath, laundry and large unfinished walk out basement down. A bonus studio, office, in-law, caretaker space-versatile and private above garage. Imagine being so close to Cannon you'll easily be there for first tracks on Tram. Walking, biking and hiking trails accessed out your back door. Just minutes to town, excellent school system, warm community of people. New roof, new deck 18x 49 foot barn, heated workshop, separate shed. Private Road.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/31/2024 12:00 AM
- Listed by Elizabeth Horan • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty • Cell: 603-616-8664
Sold By Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Property Details for 56 Balancing Rock Road
Status
MLS #
4989059
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$10,129 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
2002
Lot Size
5.98 AC / 260,488 SF
County
Development / Subdivision
Balancing Rock
Parking
Auto Open, Direct Entry, Finished, RV Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, RV Access/Parking, Barn, Attached
Water View
No
Waterfront Property
No
Zoning
Residential
Location
Add your commute
Building Information for 56 Balancing Rock Road
Stories1Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size5.98 AC / 260,488 SF
Payment Calculator
$8,723 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$7,878
Property Taxes
$844
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 56 Balancing Rock Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Area Description: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail
- City: Franconia
- County: NH-Grafton
- Directions: Exit 38 from I-93 into Franconia. Follow Route 116 south for just over a mile to Old County Road on the left. At traffic circle, take 3rd exit onto Balancing Rock Road. 2nd driveway on the right.
- Latitude: 44.212636759874044
- Longitude: -71.741551101852437
- Road Frontage: Yes
- Seasonal: No
- State: NH
- Street Designation: Road
- Map: 16
- Zip Code: 03580
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax - Gross Amount: $10,129.00
- Tax Year: 2020
- Taxes TBD: No
School Information
- School - High: Profile Sr. High School
- School - District: Profile
- School - Elementary: Lafayette Regional School
- School - Middle/Jr: Profile School
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Capacity: 2.00
- Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
- Block: 0
- Footprint: 66 x 27
- Lot: 1-1
- Lot - Sqft: 260489.0
- Lot Features: Country Setting, Deed Restricted, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Ski Area, Subdivision, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 5.98
- Road Frontage Length: 354.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3062.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
- Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 945.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
- Square Feet Apx Total: 5886.0
- Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4007.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1879.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
- Water Body Access: No
Property and Assessments
- Current Use: No
- Property Class: Residential
- Property Type: Single Family
- Construction Status: Existing
- Easements: Unknown
- Flood Zone: Unknown
- Foundation: Concrete
- Owned Land: Yes
- Plan Survey Number: 8974
- Planned Urban Developmt: No
- PreConstruction: No
- Resort: No
- Suitable Use: Residential
- Surveyed: Yes
- Year Built: 2002
Utilities
- Electric Company: Eversource
- Cable Company: Spectrum
- Fuel Company: Irving
- Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
- Sewer: Private
- Water Source: Private
- Utilities: Cable - Available, Telephone At Site
- Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Color: Brown
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Shingle Siding, Wood Exterior
- Exposure: South
- Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, 1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet
- Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered
- Roads: Public
- Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Access Type: Interior
- Basement Description: Concrete, Daylight, Finished, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout, Interior Access
- Baths - Total: 3
- Baths - Full: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- One Quarter Baths: 0
- Three Quarter Bath: 0
- Rooms - Total: 9
- Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living/Dining, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Mudroom
- Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Office/Study
- Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Bath - Full, Level B: Laundry Room
- Bedrooms - Total: 3
- Equipment: Stove-Wood
- Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Hearth, In-Law Suite, Kitchen/Dining, Lead/Stain Glass, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Storage - Indoor, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - Basement
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Heat Fuel: Oil
- Heating: Baseboard, Radiant Floor
- Cooling: None
- Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Mudroom
Room 2
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Bath - 1/2
Room 3
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 4
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Living/Dining
Room 5
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Foyer
Room 6
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 8
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 11
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 12
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Office/Study
Rental
Rent Information
- Rented: No
Property History for 56 Balancing Rock Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | $1,550,000 | — |
| May 31, 2024 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | — | |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | — | |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | $1,650,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2024 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | $1,550,000 |
| 05/31/2024 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | — |
| 03/27/2024 | Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | — |
| 03/25/2024 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4989059 | $1,650,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 56 Balancing Rock Road
Taxable ValueLand$260,800Additions$549,200Total$810,000
Tax Record2025$12,911 ($1,076 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,482 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,482 SqFtStories2Lot Size260,489 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2002ZoningRES-ACountyGRAFTONAPNFRNC M:00016 L:000001 S:000001
Schools near 56 Balancing Rock Road
This home is within Lafayette Regional School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| 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.
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