$101,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2013

197 Varney Rd Center Barnstead, NH 03225

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,058 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$95 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Skylights
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

PRICED TO SELL! Not a bank owned, not a short sale - priced $16,900 below assessed value! Come enjoy life on Locke Lake. This well maintained 2 bedroom home along with a bonus room, open concept kitchen to living room and extra storage has much to offer. Beach rights and all the amenities of Locke Lake come with this property! A large shed will hold gardening tools, toys and more. Plenty of parking space and a large backyard to entertain or play in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Walsh

Century 21 Circa 72 Inc. License #062201 Listed on: 10/29/2013

Century 21 Circa 72 Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Beauchemin

RE/MAX Synergy License #009498

RE/MAX Synergy

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,367

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $45 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Gambrel Roof
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Window Treatments
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Shared Private Water Access
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Barnstead Elementary School
  • Prospect Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 239

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,367

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$45 per month

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Gambrel
  • Directions: Route 28 North towards Alton, turn right onto North Barnstead Road, go down around bottom of lake to first right onto Varney Road. #197
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Footprint: 24x36
  • Assessment Amount: 136800
  • Assessment Year: 2013
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 95.46
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Remarks Public: PRICED TO SELL! Not a bank owned, not a short sale - priced $16,900 below assessed value! Come enjoy life on Locke Lake. This well maintained 2 bedroom home along with a bonus room, open concept kitchen to living room and extra storage has much to offer. Beach rights and all the amenities of Locke Lake come with this property! A large shed will hold gardening tools, toys and more. Plenty of parking space and a large backyard to entertain or play in.
  • List Agent: 343
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Window Treatment, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 14.5x8, On Level: 2
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 3: Living Room, 15.5x12.5, On Level: 2
  • Room 4: Family Room, 19.6x11.6, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 13x10, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 11x9.5, On Level: 2
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1058
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1058

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Outbuilding
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Locke Lake
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Water Access Details: Shared-Private
  • Water Body Access: Shared Private

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Community
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Fee: 45

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barnstead Elementary School
  • High School: Prospect Mountain High School
  • Elementary School: Barnstead Elementary School
  • High School: Prospect Mountain High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 041
  • Lot: 239
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16117
  • Current Use: Unknown
  • Lot Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Description: Level, Wooded
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Deed Book: 2550
  • Deed Page: 836
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 3367
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Kbh Property Holdings Llc
Bought by
Smith Ramona
Seller's Agent
Seth Beauchemin
RE/MAX Synergy
Buyer's Agent
Emily Hastings
BHHS Verani Wolfeboro
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
14.59%
Views
66

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.60%
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Outstanding Balance
$298,997
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,521

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Harris Karen B and Harris James
Bought by
Kbh Property Hldg Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2013
Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Lempke Brian S
Bought by
Harris Karen B and Harris James
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Walsh
Century 21 Circa 72 Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Beauchemin
RE/MAX Synergy
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$101,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-15.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2009
Sold by
Us Bank Na Tr
Bought by
Lempke Brian S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,286
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2008
Sold by
Legere Kenneth C
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2004
Sold by
Williams Alan J
Bought by
Legere Kenneth C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $315,000 --
Warranty Deed $315,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $101,000 --
Warranty Deed $101,000 --
Deed $100,100 --
Deed $100,100 --
Foreclosure Deed $140,300 --
Foreclosure Deed $140,300 --
Deed $160,900 --
Deed $160,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $299,250 New Conventional
Closed $299,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $98,286 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $315,000 0.0% $247 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $314,900 +14.6% $247 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $274,900 +172.2% $216 / Sq Ft
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Sold $101,000 -15.8% $95 / Sq Ft
11/14/2013 11/14/13 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2013 10/29/13 For Sale $119,900 -- $113 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,085 $311,800 $108,400 $203,400
2023 $4,474 $311,800 $108,400 $203,400
2022 $4,121 $190,800 $56,000 $134,800
2021 $4,190 $190,800 $56,000 $134,800
2020 $4,084 $176,800 $56,000 $120,800
2019 $4,036 $176,800 $56,000 $120,800
2018 $3,934 $176,800 $56,000 $120,800
2017 $3,604 $124,700 $33,600 $91,100
2016 $3,398 $124,700 $33,600 $91,100
2015 $3,386 $124,700 $33,600 $91,100
2014 $3,278 $136,800 $42,400 $94,400
2013 $3,215 $136,800 $42,400 $94,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Seth Beauchemin

    RE/MAX

    (603) 493-4369

    2 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Seth Beauchemin
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Emily Hastings

    BHHS Verani Wolfeboro

  • Suzanne Walsh

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Suzanne Walsh

    Century 21 Circa 72 Inc.

    (603) 496-6690

    71 Total Sales

    Suzanne Walsh
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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Thomas Beauchemin

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4323462

PrimeMLS

APN: BRND-000041-000000-000239

New Hampshire Belknap County Center Barnstead 03225

197 Varney Rd, Center Barnstead, NH

This home is located at 197 Varney Rd, Center Barnstead, NH 03225 and is currently priced at $101,000, approximately $95 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 197 Varney Rd is a home located in Belknap County with nearby schools including Barnstead Elementary School and Prospect Mountain High School.

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