OFFER DEADLINE SUN 2 PM>Escape to your own private lakeside haven! Nestled at the end of a quiet dead-end road, this charming waterfront cottage offers 165 feet of exclusively owned frontage on the serene waters of Balch Pond (also known as Balch Lake)—a rare opportunity in today’s market. With .63 acres of privacy and panoramic lake views, this property is your gateway to relaxation, recreation, and unforgettable memories. Step inside to a warm, open-concept living space with tongue & groove natural pine walls, a cozy fireplace, and sliders leading to a spacious deck overlooking the lake. Two+ bedrooms on the main level plus a large finished upper loft sleeps 5-7. provide ample room for family and guests. Enjoy your morning coffee on the enclosed front porch, spend the day at your private sandy-bottom swim area—ideal for young children—and wind down around the lakeside firepit under a blanket of stars. Located in a peaceful country setting with beach access, lake views, and no water body restrictions, this home is perfect for a seasonal retreat. The property has been surveyed, offers road frontage on a privately maintained dirt/gravel road, and is easily accessible off Route 153. Whether you're seeking a quiet getaway, a family vacation spot, or a turnkey short-term rental opportunity, this gem delivers it all. They say if you're lucky enough to live on a lake, you're lucky enough—don't let this one slip away.
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Listed by:
Marie White,
LAER Realty Partners/Goffstown 603-685-4495
$649,900
236 North Road, Wakefield, NH 03830
2beds
1,100sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.63 Acres Lot
$624,200 Zestimate®
$591/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront cottageCozy fireplacePanoramic lake viewsEnclosed front porchQuiet dead-end roadLakeside firepitPrivate sandy-bottom swim area
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 03:23pm
Listed by:
Marie White,
LAER Realty Partners/Goffstown 603-685-4495
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5054010

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Hot Air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Water Heater, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, In Basement
Features
- Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Natural Shade, Private Dock, Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: Balch Pond (AKA Balch Lake)
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 165,Road frontage: 0
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: WKFDM00095B020000L000000
- Zoning description: R2BL B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable at Site
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $591/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $760,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,721
- Date on market: 8/2/2025
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
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