$900,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

26 Balcony Seat View Conway, NH 03818

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,725 Sq Ft
1.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$330 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • River Front
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stream or River on Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

A Rare and Storied Retreat in the Heart of the Mount Washington Valley. Perched on the iconic Balcony Seat View in Intervale, 26 Balcony Seat offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a home steeped in New Hampshire’s cultural and artistic legacy. Built in 1929 by Dorothy Bumstead—who acquired the land from the historic Dinsmore family—this timeless Colonial has remained in the same family for nearly a century. The property spans 1.6 acres of land with sweeping, unobstructed views of the Saco River Valley and Mount Washington—a breathtaking landscape that has drawn and inspired generations of artists, including members of the famed White Mountain School in the 19th/20th centuries. Thoughtfully expanded in the 1990s, the home is currently configured as a two-family residence but could easily be restored to a spacious single-family home. With 2,725 square feet, it offers 4 bedrooms, 21⁄2 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, and 2 kitchens. Outdoor highlights include a charming bandstand overlook, a summer bunkhouse, mature perennial gardens cultivated over generations, and a view from nearly every window. A true legacy property. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a generational legacy property, or a creative sanctuary, this home embodies the timeless spirit of Intervale and the grandeur of the White Mountains. Close to skiing, hiking, and the restaurants/shops of North Conway, yet privately set in one of the Valley’s most picturesque corners. This is a rare opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Wiley

Senne Residential LLC License #080899 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Rogers

Pinkham Real Estate License #073218

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,871

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Conservation Reserve Program Land
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Stone Driveway
  • Dirt Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Stream or River on Lot

Schools

  • Conway Elementary School
  • A. Crosby Kennett Middle Sch
  • A. Crosby Kennett Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Underground Utilities

Community Details

  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 26 / 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 202

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,871

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • ResoLotFeatures: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Pasture, Mountain View, Recreational, River Frontage, Secluded, Sloping, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, In Town, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Valley, Near Hospital
  • Road Frontage Type: Dead End, Shared, Privately Maintained
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2725.0
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Water_Body_Access: Yes
  • Water_Body_Type: Brook/Stream
  • Water_View: Yes
  • Water_Access_Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walkout
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Insulated, Partial, Exterior Stairs, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Dirt
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Trout Brook
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Oil, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Water On-Site

Schools

  • Elementary School: Conway Elem School
  • High School: A. Crosby Kennett Sr. High
  • Middle Or Junior School: A. Crosby Kennett Middle Sch

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: RA
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 69696.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6871.0
  • Tax Block: 24
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Map Number: 202

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Kuemmerle Vanessa
Bought by
Steinmetz Kuemerle Ret and Kuemmerle
Seller's Agent
Susan Wiley
Senne Residential LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amy Rogers
Pinkham Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-25%
Views
54

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-95.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1980
Bought by
Susan B Forsman Irt
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $900,000 -14.3% $330 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $1,050,000 -12.5% $385 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $440 / 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 $7,647 $606,900 $174,000 $432,900
2023 $6,955 $606,900 $174,000 $432,900
2022 $6,629 $345,600 $104,900 $240,700
2021 $5,647 $345,600 $104,900 $240,700
2020 $6,452 $345,600 $104,900 $240,700
2019 $6,242 $360,400 $133,000 $227,400
2018 $6,232 $281,600 $99,700 $181,900
2017 $5,626 $281,600 $99,700 $181,900
2016 $5,438 $281,600 $99,700 $181,900
2015 $5,376 $281,600 $99,700 $181,900
2014 $5,311 $281,600 $99,700 $181,900
2013 $5,029 $281,600 $99,700 $181,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5044526

PrimeMLS

APN: CNWY-000202-000000-000024