$1,095,000
OPEN SAT 10AM - 12PM $105K PRICE DROP

255 John Tasker Rd Barnstead, NH 03218

Estimated payment $6,538/month

Total Views 3,490
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,042 Sq Ft
$536 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 140 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pond

About This Home

Recent $105,000 Price Improvement creates an incredible opportunity! Set on 140 acres of beautifully timbered land (121 acres in conservation), this timeless New England farmhouse invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace a lifestyle rooted in history while thoughtfully updated for today. Rolling fields, open skies, sweeping views, a peaceful freshwater pond, and abundant wildlife create an extraordinary setting for country living. The classic 34' x 60' two-story barn offers endless possibilities for animals, hobbies, storage, or workshop space, complete with a dedicated woodworking shop and dust filtration system. Inside, warmth and character shine throughout, featuring a desirable first-floor primary bedroom and bath, four bedrooms total, and preserved period charm seamlessly blended with modern comforts including central air, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and more. Explore miles of land ideal for hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation, or simply unwind while taking in unforgettable sunsets over rolling pastures. Conveniently located near the Lakes Region’s most sought-after destinations—just minutes to Lake Winnipesaukee, Mount Major, and Gunstock Mountain Resort—this exceptional property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful country living without sacrificing modern convenience.
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 6/20/26 - 10:00AM - 12:00 PM

Listing Agent

Denise Rice

BHHS Verani Bedford Brokerage Phone: 603-303-1078 License #054034 Listed on: 04/30/2026

BHHS Verani Bedford

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 140 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Conservation Reserve Program Land
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Residential/Agricultural

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Natural Light
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor

Outdoor Features

  • Pond

Schools

  • Barnstead Elementary School
  • Prospect Mountain High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Agricultural
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 000026
  • Assessor Parcel Number 000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,280

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

140 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Resort: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • ResoLotFeatures: Agricultural, Conserved Land, Pasture, Pond, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Views, Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Unpaved
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: Cell: 603-303-1078
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2042.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Dining Area, 2 Fireplaces, Kitchen Island, Natural Light, Programmable Thermostat, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: Unknown
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_10_Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Room_11_Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Room_12_Type: Foyer
  • Room_2_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_4_Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Laundry Room
  • Room_7_Type: Other
  • Room_8_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_9_Type: Bedroom
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Water_Body_Access: No
  • Water_View: No
  • Suitable_Use: Agriculture,Residential
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Gas Stove, Propane Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Gravel, Interior Access, Basement Stairs, Unfinished
  • Other Equipment: Standby Generator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Dog Fence, Screened Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Easements: Yes
  • Construction Type: Clapboard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Barn, Driveway, Heated Garage, Paved, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Existing Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane, Underground Gas, Phone Available
  • Water Source: On-Site Well Exists, Private

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Residential/Agricultural
  • Lot Size Acres: 140.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098400.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7280.0
  • Tax Block: 000000
  • Tax Lot: 000026
  • Tax Map Number: 000004

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2025 $7,280 $424,468 $119,968 $304,500
2024 $6,928 $424,742 $120,242 $304,500
2023 $6,098 $424,915 $120,415 $304,500
2022 $6,294 $291,370 $60,370 $231,000
2021 $6,420 $292,336 $61,336 $231,000
2020 $636 $293,500 $62,500 $231,000
2019 $6,720 $294,336 $63,336 $231,000
2018 $638 $291,892 $60,892 $231,000
2017 $586 $228,492 $49,592 $178,900
2016 $633 $228,000 $49,100 $178,900
2015 $6,193 $228,116 $49,216 $178,900
2014 $5,807 $242,342 $79,342 $163,000
2013 $5,710 $242,999 $79,999 $163,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/17/2026 06/17/26 Price Changed $1,095,000 -8.8% $536 / Sq Ft
04/30/2026 04/30/26 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $588 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5086229

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APN: BRND-000004-000000-000026

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