Listed by Rebecca Whitcher • Maxfield Real Estate/Center Harbor. Bought with Hourihane, Cormier & Assoc.
Off Market May 2017 for $245K
$666,169
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,056
sq ft
298 Varney Rd, Center Barnstead, NH 03225
About this home
Waterfront ranch-style home offering the best of one level living and lakefront living, all in one package! Three bedrooms, an open concept kitchen/living/dining area which flows out to the charming three season porch and lakeside deck. This home has new vinyl siding, a new electrical panel and a new hot water heater to name just a few of the recent improvements. Unfinished, walkout basement is perfect for storage or could lend itself for finishing and additional living space. Locke Lake is a 160-acre, man made lake and the community offers seven beaches, tennis, golf, outdoor pool and clubhouse. Come see what Locke Lake is all about!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$631Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rebecca Whitcher• Maxfield Real Estate/Center Harbor
Bought with Sally Fontneau• Hourihane, Cormier & Assoc
Set on one of the nicest water front lots at desirable Locke Lake, this 3 bedroom year round ranch has a full walkout basement for storage or expansion, an open concept living area with vaulted ceilings, and ample light filled bedrooms. The sun drenched ambiance flows through the massive 3 season porch to a huge deck and then on to a level back yard, beach and private dock. Easy access with frontage on a paved town road, Locke Lake amenities include golf, tennis, outdoor pool and a clubhouse.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,638 (+5.1%)
$348,400 + $213,600
$562,000
2024
$9,166 (+13.7%)
$348,400 + $213,600
$562,000
2023
$8,065 (+34.9%)
$348,400 + $213,600
$562,000
2022
$5,977 (−1.6%)
$131,900 + $144,800
$276,700
2021
$6,076 (−4.7%)
$131,900 + $144,800
$276,700
2020
$6,373 (+2.0%)
$131,900 + $144,000
$275,900
2019
$6,246 (+2.6%)
$131,900 + $141,700
$273,600
2018
$6,088 (−4.7%)
$131,900 + $141,700
$273,600
2017
$6,387 (+6.1%)
$123,600 + $97,400
$221,000
2016
$6,022 (+0.4%)
$123,600 + $97,400
$221,000
2015
$6,000
$123,600 + $97,400
$221,000
Tax history for 298 Varney Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,638 (+5.1%)
$348,400 + $213,600
$562,000
2024
$9,166 (+13.7%)
$348,400 + $213,600
$562,000
2023
$8,065 (+34.9%)
$348,400 + $213,600
$562,000
2022
$5,977 (−1.6%)
$131,900 + $144,800
$276,700
2021
$6,076 (−4.7%)
$131,900 + $144,800
$276,700
2020
$6,373 (+2.0%)
$131,900 + $144,000
$275,900
2019
$6,246 (+2.6%)
$131,900 + $141,700
$273,600
2018
$6,088 (−4.7%)
$131,900 + $141,700
$273,600
2017
$6,387 (+6.1%)
$123,600 + $97,400
$221,000
2016
$6,022 (+0.4%)
$123,600 + $97,400
$221,000
2015
$6,000
$123,600 + $97,400
$221,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Belknap County
APN
983190
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Water Heater: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Room 1 Information
Living Room
Living Room
Dimensions: 13x18
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Kitchen
Dimensions: 12x12
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 10x10
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Porch
Dimensions: 10x20
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 11x11
Level: 1
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9x11
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9x11
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1056
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 1056
Color: Slate Blue
Boat Slip/Dock, Deck, Porch - Enclosed, Private Dock
Construction: Modular Prefab, Stick Built Off-Site, Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 85
Lake Frontage, Lake View, Level, Sloping, View
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1987
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Access: Yes
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 221000
Assessment Year: 2016
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Rate: 23.56
Gross Amount Tax: 6022
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0931
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Forced Air
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle
Sewer Information
Private, Septic
Electric Information
Electric Company: PSNH Eversource
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Community
Water Frontage Length: 95
Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Metrocast
Location
Homeowners Association
Fee: 580
Yearly
Recreation, HOA Fee
Association Amenities: Club House, Playground
School Information
School District: Prospect Mountain
Elementary School: Barnstead Elementary School
Elementary School: Barnstead Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Alton Central School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 100
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Route 28 to North Barnstead Road, to Varney Road. Property on the right.
Development / Subdivision: Locke Lake Colony
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Belknap County
APN: 983190
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026