$994,500

62 Thoreau Trail East Wakefield, NH 03830

Estimated payment $6,070/month

Total Views 4,789
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$450 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Heated Floors
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Private Dock
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Welcome to 62 Thoreau in East Wakefield, a fantastic year round home on the shores of beautiful Balch Lake. This property features 2 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with its own private bath, plus an enclosed loft for additional sleeping or living space. The open concept layout makes it easy to relax or entertain, and the finished walkout lower level offers plenty of flexible space for gatherings, games, or guests. Step outside to multiple decks overlooking the lake, an expansive sandy beach, a hot tub (included with the sale), an outdoor shower, and a fire pit perfect for enjoying all seasons. Set on a generous lot with a two-car garage, this home also includes a 2 Vermont Casting gas stoves, Rinnai heater, pocket doors, and an on-demand generator for peace of mind. With a strong rental history over the past several years, this is an ideal spot for both personal enjoyment and investment. Balch Lake spans both NH and Maine and is known for its clear water and great recreation. A perfect blend of comfort, space, and lakefront fun!

Listing Agent

Sarah Hayes

Hayes Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 603-522-8207 License #054194 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,363

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned R2BL B

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.25 Levels
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Utility Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Accessible Home Design

  • Standby Generator

Outdoor Features

  • Private Dock
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Paul Elementary And Middle School
  • Spaulding High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Leach Field
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 55
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80

Community Details

Overview

  • Walden At Balch Lake Subdivision

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,363

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: RT. 16 NORTH TO WAKEFIELD RD ON RIGHT. 1/4 MILE TO RT. 153(PROVINCE LAKE RD) 6 MILES+- TO CONCORD LANE ON RIGHT. AT SHARP CORNER STAY LEFT. THOREAU TRAIL IS ON YOUR LEFT. HOUSE ON RIGHT.
  • Resort: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Display On Internet: Internet - Cable
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoLotFeatures: Lake Frontage, Lake View, Landscaped, Recreational, Sloping, Water View, Waterfront, Near Golf Course, Near Snowmobile Trails
  • Road Frontage Type: Association, Dead End, Gravel, Privately Maintained
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: Off: 603-522-8207
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Subdivision Name: Walden At Balch Lake
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Draperies, Hearth, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Unit Levels: 1.25
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: Unknown
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_2_Type: Living/Dining
  • Room_4_Type: Bath - 3/4
  • Room_5_Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room_6_Type: Loft
  • Room_7_Type: Family Room
  • Room_8_Type: Bath - 1/2
  • Room_9_Type: Utility Room
  • SqFt_Apx_Total_Finished: 2208
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Above_Grade: 0
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Below_Grade: 128
  • Water_Body_Type: Lake
  • Water_View: Yes
  • SqFt_Apx_Total: 2336
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walkout
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric, Water Heater - Electric
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Climate Controlled, Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior, Walkout, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Other Equipment: Window AC, Radon Mitigation, Stove-Gas, Generator - Standby
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 864.0

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Building, Deck, Patio, Porch - Covered, Private Dock, Shed, Window Screens
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Balch Pond (AKA Balch Lake)
  • Construction Type: Log Home, Wood Frame
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Open, Driveway, Garage, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
  • Sewer: Leach Field - Existing, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer
  • Heating: Propane, Hot Air, In Floor, Monitor Type, Stove - Gas
  • Cooling: Other
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee: 400
  • Association Amenities: Snow Removal
  • Association Fee Includes: Plowing

Fee Information

  • PAD Fee Frequency: Yearly

Schools

  • Elementary School: Paul School
  • High School: Spaulding High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Paul School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: R2BL B
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40075.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6363.0
  • Tax Block: 00
  • Tax Lot: 55
  • Tax Map Number: 80

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Source: Public Records

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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 $6,363 $846,200 $545,600 $300,600
2023 $5,796 $846,200 $545,600 $300,600
2022 $4,596 $375,200 $199,800 $175,400
2021 $4,593 $372,200 $199,800 $172,400
2020 $4,608 $372,200 $199,800 $172,400
2019 $4,641 $372,200 $199,800 $172,400
2018 $4,191 $372,200 $199,800 $172,400
2017 $4,062 $321,100 $194,100 $127,000
2016 $4,128 $319,000 $194,100 $124,900
2015 $4,166 $319,000 $194,100 $124,900
2014 $4,167 $327,100 $202,200 $124,900
2013 $4,017 $327,100 $202,200 $124,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $994,500 -- $450 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $410,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $239,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $278,000 Unknown
Closed $290,000 Unknown
Closed $328,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5043806

PrimeMLS

APN: WKFD-000080-055000