Listed by Maggie Locke Emerson • Locke Associates Inc. Bought with Red Post Realty.
Off Market Mar 2025 for $405K
$475,869
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,632
sq ft
229 Varney Rd, Center Barnstead, NH 03225
About this home
Here’s your chance to own a home in the stunning lakeside community of Locke Lake Colony! Just 30 minutes from Concord & 90 miles from Boston, this location offers an abundance of amenities including 9 exclusive beaches on Locke & Half Moon Lakes, a golf course, tennis courts, two swimming pools & much more. Living in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region means enjoying year-round outdoor activities & breathtaking natural beauty. Recently updated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Raised Ranch features new roof, new flooring, fresh paint throughout, & a spacious new deck perfect for outdoor entertaining. The home includes a 1-car garage, a clean & functional, yet fun basement. Workshop space, closets and potential for creating more rooms. The open-concept main living area makes hosting a breeze, with the dining area seamlessly flowing into the bright living room. The kitchen is equipped with ample storage & sleek stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator and electric range with microwave range hood. Set on a private wooded lot which abuts green space makes for a generous yard. Landscaping adds curb appeal & a warm welcome as you arrive. With all these amazing features, this home offers so much more than meets the eye! Dimensions are approximate, please refer to attached measured floorplans.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Maggie Locke Emerson• Locke Associates Inc.
Two lots for the price of one! Welcome to Locke Lake Colony. A well desired association in the lakes region! With 2 lakes and a pond, theres plenty of deeded water access. Members are able to rent the community lodge for parties, TEN beaches, tennis and basketball courts, two pools, a boat launch, marina and the more! Good standing members can enjoy all of this for $580/year! Now for the property; a beautiful split level ranch with a garage beneath it. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home is just calling your name to see the endless possibilities. The basement is roughed in and framed, ready to be finished to double the living space! Now lets take a look at the waterfront! This property is being sold with the waterfront lot across the street of . 37 acres! 74 feet of water frontage with a dock to enjoy lake life at it’s finest! Clear some of this land out and use this as a gathering place for friends and family, or maybe check with the town and have the potential to build something there! Endless opportunities for this beautiful 2 lot property. Come see it for yourself during the open houses: Saturday 7/16 from 10am-12pm, and Sunday 7/17 from 10am-12pm. Sale is contingent on seller finding suitable housing.
PrimeMLS #4442531
Oct 13, 2015
Sold
$189,900
$116/sq ft
Sep 1, 2015
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$116/sq ft
+15
Waterfront under $200,000, WOW!!! Here's your opportunity to own a great year round or vacation home, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in very good condition, offers a second waterfront lot across the road. .. Move in condition ranch home, offers expansion to basement for more living area, eat in kitchen with large private side deck, livingroom, 2 beds, bath and laundry on first floor, unfinished basement room, and garage to paved driveway, open yard area, and walk across the street to your own waterfront lot with dock. .. Sandy beach front might make perfect area of gazebo, kayak and canoe racks, and picnics. ..
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,162 (+8.2%)
$108,300 + $192,700
$301,000
2024
$4,769 (+13.7%)
$108,300 + $184,100
$292,400
2023
$4,196 (+8.2%)
$108,300 + $184,100
$292,400
2022
$3,879 (−1.6%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2021
$3,944 (−4.9%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2020
$4,149 (+1.2%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2019
$4,100 (+2.6%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2018
$3,996 (+6.5%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2017
$3,751 (+6.1%)
$33,500 + $96,300
$129,800
2016
$3,537 (+0.4%)
$33,500 + $96,300
$129,800
2015
$3,524
$33,500 + $96,300
$129,800
Tax history for 229 Varney Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,162 (+8.2%)
$108,300 + $192,700
$301,000
2024
$4,769 (+13.7%)
$108,300 + $184,100
$292,400
2023
$4,196 (+8.2%)
$108,300 + $184,100
$292,400
2022
$3,879 (−1.6%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2021
$3,944 (−4.9%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2020
$4,149 (+1.2%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2019
$4,100 (+2.6%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2018
$3,996 (+6.5%)
$55,800 + $123,800
$179,600
2017
$3,751 (+6.1%)
$33,500 + $96,300
$129,800
2016
$3,537 (+0.4%)
$33,500 + $96,300
$129,800
2015
$3,524
$33,500 + $96,300
$129,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,258
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Belknap County
APN
983026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Auto Open, Direct Entry, Driveway, Garage, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Paved, Attached
Lot Features: Beach Access, Country Setting, Lake Access, Level, Open, Pond Frontage, Recreational, Wooded, Neighborhood
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Locke Lake
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1998
Water View: No
Water View: N
Waterfront: No
Water Body Name: Locke Lake
Water Body Access: Yes
Beach Access, Indirect, Not Adjoining, Shared-Private
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 292400
Assessment Year: 2024
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Rate: 16.31
Gross Amount Tax: 4769
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0241
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Oil, Hot Water
Sewer Information
Leach Field - On-Site, Private, Septic
Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
200 Amp
Water Information
Water Restrictions: Yes
Water Source: Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail, High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Fuel Company: Davis Fuels
Cable - Available
Location
Homeowners Association
Fee: 580
Yearly
Association Amenities: Club House, Management Plan, Master Insurance, Landscaping, Beach Rights, Boat Launch, Common Acreage, Golf Course, Tennis Court
School Information
School District: Barnstead Sch District SAU #86
Elementary School: Barnstead Elementary School
Elementary School: Barnstead Elementary School
School - High: Prospect Mountain High School
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 80
Other Location Information
Directions: From North Rte. 28, turn right onto Peacham Road, then turn left onto Varney Road. Drive about a mile and house will be on your right. Please don't enter driveway without an appointment.
Development / Subdivision: Locke Lake Colony
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,258
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Belknap County
APN: 983026
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Lake
Flood Zone: Unknown
Misc. Information
Planned Urban Developmt: Yes
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Association Docs, Deed, Property Disclosure, Tax Map
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Barnstead Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Prospect Mountain High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Center Barnstead, NH • 03225
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$453,000 – $548,000
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