56 Balancing Rock Road

Closed 5/31/24
Closed 5/31/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,550,000
3 beds4,007 sqft$387/sqft
56 Balancing Rock Rd, Franconia, NH 03580
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.98 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$387/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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.

    Sold By Badger Peabody & Smith Realty

    • Listed by: Elizabeth Horan • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Cell: 603-616-8664
    Listing closed: 05/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4989059
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    Property Information for 56 Balancing Rock Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $10,129 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Grafton 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
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 2002
    • Lot Size: 5.98 AC / 260,488 SF
    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
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • Plan Survey Number: 8974
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • 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

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    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

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    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

    —

    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
    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.

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