Listed by Charles Crannell • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty (Cell: 603-991-9421). Bought with RE/MAX in the Mountains.
Off Market Oct 2023 for $1M
$1,041,050
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$6,577/mo
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,378
sq ft
261 Wells Rd, Franconia, NH 03580
About this home
If you've dreamed about owning a log home in a private location yet close to White Mountain amenities(including approximately 3 miles to Cannon Mountain) this may be it! This home with custom treatments is sited almost to the center of the 26.45 AC lot to amplify the beauty of the surroundings. In this setting you'll enjoy the sounds of the Meadow Brook as it cascades along the Northeast side of the property and sloping Sunset Ridge at Lower Mittersill on the Southeast side with approx. 400 AC's of State conservation land opposite on Profile Rd. The property is landscaped with perennial gardens, various trees, trails, stone walls, and walk ways designed and built by the previous owners. This spotless 3 BRM 3BA home has hardwood floors, tiled baths, full depth living-room with oversized casement windows on three sides. Fully equipped kitchen with soap stone counters and Alderwood cabinetry. The second story primary bedroom has full bath, walk in closets and windows on three sides that fill the room with natural light. The other two BRM's share a hallway bath. Direct entry garage can be accessed from the house or the basement. There's a pole barn on the property for the tractor or other equipment. The home comes mostly furnished making this a rare turn key opportunity. Bask on the deck or covered porch to enjoy this natural environment. The land is in CURRENT USE. No drive ins Please. Delayed showings begin Sat. Sept. 16th @ 10:30A- 2:00p. Sunday 17th 10:30-1:00p. Call for appt
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
26.45 acresLot Size
$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Charles Crannell• Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Contact: Cell: 603-991-9421
Bought with Kevin McNamara• RE/MAX in the Mountains
ULTIMATE PRIVACY! There has not been a property available in Franconia this close to everything that has the peace and quiet offered here. This estate quality property abuts conservation land with Tucker Brook cascading along the property. A customized log home prestigiously positioned in the center of the property to amplify the beauty of the surroundings, the abundant wildlife, and the soothing sounds of Tucker Brook. This property is exquisitely landscaped with perennial beds, various trees, stone walls and trails on 27+/- acres. Many of the stone walls and walkways were designed and built by the present owner along with walls she reclaimed and restored. The 3-bedroom, 3 bath home, offers hardwood floors and tile, a full depth living room with, over-sized casement windows on three sides, as well as a covered porch and wrap around deck to enjoy all the beauty of the surroundings. The kitchen is fully equipped with soapstone counters, a prep sink, Alderwood cabinets, a double oven and gas cook-top adjacent to the separate dining room. The three bedrooms on the second floor include a master suite with full bath, walk in closet and windows on three sides to bring in all the natural light. In addition to the two guest bedrooms, there is another full bath. The gated entrance to the property has a 1/4 mile driveway of crushed stone as you wind past a 4 stall pole barn and stone walls. You'll be within 3 miles to Cannon Mountain, 4 miles to downtown. Land is in current use.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,213 (+2.1%)
$181,732 + $459,000
$640,732
2024
$9,999 (+11.3%)
$181,921 + $443,800
$625,721
2023
$8,984 (+17.5%)
$182,234 + $443,800
$626,034
2022
$7,649 (−5.8%)
$183,149 + $443,800
$626,949
2021
$8,119 (+29.7%)
$183,121 + $443,800
$626,921
2020
$6,262 (+4.6%)
$88,696 + $249,800
$338,496
2019
$5,986 (+0.3%)
$84,907 + $230,500
$315,407
2018
$5,968 (+6.6%)
$84,907 + $230,500
$315,407
2017
$5,598 (+4.1%)
$84,901 + $230,500
$315,401
2016
$5,380 (−3.2%)
$84,845 + $230,500
$315,345
2015
$5,558 (−13.3%)
$77,228 + $262,500
$339,728
2014
$6,409 (+3.0%)
$129,500 + $262,500
$392,000
2013
$6,225
$129,500 + $262,500
$392,000
Tax history for 261 Wells Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,213 (+2.1%)
$181,732 + $459,000
$640,732
2024
$9,999 (+11.3%)
$181,921 + $443,800
$625,721
2023
$8,984 (+17.5%)
$182,234 + $443,800
$626,034
2022
$7,649 (−5.8%)
$183,149 + $443,800
$626,949
2021
$8,119 (+29.7%)
$183,121 + $443,800
$626,921
2020
$6,262 (+4.6%)
$88,696 + $249,800
$338,496
2019
$5,986 (+0.3%)
$84,907 + $230,500
$315,407
2018
$5,968 (+6.6%)
$84,907 + $230,500
$315,407
2017
$5,598 (+4.1%)
$84,901 + $230,500
$315,401
2016
$5,380 (−3.2%)
$84,845 + $230,500
$315,345
2015
$5,558 (−13.3%)
$77,228 + $262,500
$339,728
2014
$6,409 (+3.0%)
$129,500 + $262,500
$392,000
2013
$6,225
$129,500 + $262,500
$392,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
26.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,378
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grafton County
APN
514803
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Attached
Direct Entry
Driveway, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walk-up
Concrete, Unfinished, Walkout, Stairs - Basement
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Water Heater: Off Boiler
Cathedral Ceiling, Furnished
Accessibility Information
1st Floor Full Bathroom, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Stove-Wood, Generator - Standby
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2378
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3451
Color: Brown
Garden Space, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered
Construction: Log Home
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Log Home
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 11
Easements: Yes
Country Setting, Deed Restricted, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Ski Area, Sloping, Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 2008
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Gross Amount Tax: 7649
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 340
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle, Wood
Sewer Information
1500+ Gallon, Private
Electric Information
200 Amp
Water Information
Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Phone
Location
School Information
School District: Profile
Elementary School: Lafayette Regional School
Elementary School: Lafayette Regional School
Middle/Jr School: Profile School
Neighborhood Information
Near Country Club, Near Shopping
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 150
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Franconia; East on Rt. 18 toward Cannon. In 3 miles, R on Wells Rd. Entrance to property on left after the Horse & Hound. PLEASE NO DRIVE-BY'S
Block: 06
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,378
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 26.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: —
County: Grafton County
APN: 514803
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lafayette Regional School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Profile Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
7/10
Profile Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 86° expected this year, 20 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$989,000 – $1.20M
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