Listed by Charles Crannell • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty. Bought with Badger Peabody & Smith Realty.
Off Market May 2019 for $386K
$818,071
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,836
sq ft
135 Balancing Rock Rd, Franconia, NH 03580
About this home
An exceptional get-away is this very well maintained log home within a 12 minute drive to Cannon Mountain & 4 minutes to downtown. Located on a private cul de sac in one of Franconia's premiere residential developments. The home is privately sited down a stonewalled circular driveway on a well landscaped lot. This four bedroom 3 bath home has seen may upgrades in the past 2.5 years. New roof, exterior restaining, landscaping, brush & tree clearing, and the driveway regraded. The interior has been repainted, some new appliances, and new lighting. The lower level has been finished into a tremendous added living space with one bedroom, full bath, a family-room. The first floor has an open floor plan with french doors to the sun splashed deck which is wired for a hot tub. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor and hard wood flooring throughout. The second story has a master bedroom fully carpeted, separate bath with shower, plus an open loft area. The newly completed lower level is great added space for extended family and guests, sliders that open to a patio and fire pit. There is a great deal to offer with this property. The home is being sold fully furnished; turn key to be lived in year round or just vacation and rent it when you won't be using it, put it to work for you. This really is a great find in a great location surrounded by other high end homes.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
5.18 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Charles Crannell• Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Bought with Charles Crannell• Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
In a prime Franconia location; 3BR 2BA log home on Balancing Rock Rd. Not visible from the road along a stone walled circular driveway you'll find this inviting residence neatly tucked away in a tranquil setting. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor, tiled baths, and a second floor carpeted master bedroom plus an open loft for additional entertaining. Home comes with a 4 bdrm. septic system in place so living space can be added to the direct entry (walk out) lower level. French doors open to the private sundeck at the rear of the home and the covered side porch make this a very special getaway for all year living. Minutes to downtown Franconia, to "The Mountain", and Rt. I-93. If this is what you have dreamed of for recreational living or just being here for the good life then look no further. There is seldom a home for sale on Balancing Rock Rd. a private road that recently boasts two home sales for well over $800K. Road maintenance fee $200.00 per year.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,951 (−0.3%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2024
$6,969 (+11.4%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2023
$6,258 (+17.6%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2022
$5,320 (−5.8%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2021
$5,647 (+12.3%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2020
$5,028 (−2.5%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2019
$5,159 (+0.3%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2018
$5,142 (+6.6%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2017
$4,824 (+4.0%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2016
$4,637 (+6.9%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2015
$4,339
$89,400 + $175,800
$265,200
2014
$4,336
$89,400 + $175,800
$265,200
Tax history for 135 Balancing Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,951 (−0.3%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2024
$6,969 (+11.4%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2023
$6,258 (+17.6%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2022
$5,320 (−5.8%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2021
$5,647 (+12.3%)
$160,700 + $275,400
$436,100
2020
$5,028 (−2.5%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2019
$5,159 (+0.3%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2018
$5,142 (+6.6%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2017
$4,824 (+4.0%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2016
$4,637 (+6.9%)
$94,400 + $177,400
$271,800
2015
$4,339
$89,400 + $175,800
$265,200
2014
$4,336
$89,400 + $175,800
$265,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.18 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,207
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grafton County
APN
55771
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Concrete, Finished, Full
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Family Room
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Water Heater: Electric
Wood Stove Hook-up, Wood Stove Insert
Accessibility Information
Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 11x9
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 9x11
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 15x20
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12x10
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12x13
Level: 1
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dimensions: 14x19
Level: 2
Room 7 Information
Loft
Level: 2
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12.5x12.5
Level: Basement
Room 9 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 19x13
Level: Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2836
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3106
Color: LOG
Deck, Garden Space, Patio, Porch - Covered
Construction: Log Home
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Log Home
Driveway
Crushed Stone
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 04
Easements: Yes
Country Setting, Deed Restricted
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 2000
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Rate: 18.92
Gross Amount Tax: 5142
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0975
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Pellet
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
1500+ Gallon
Electric Information
200 Amp
Water Information
Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Internet - Dial-up
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Lafayette Regional School
Elementary School: Lafayette Regional School
Middle/Jr School: Profile School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 260
Private
Other Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Franconia Rt.116 S. Left on Old County Rd. Left on Balancing Rock Rd. Driveway on Left
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,207
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Grafton County
APN: 55771
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Association Docs, Covenants, Deed
Around this home
Schools
Lafayette Regional School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Profile Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
Profile Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$778,000 – $941,000
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