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.
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Listed by: BHHS Verani Bedford • Denise Rice
Bought with: BHHS Verani Bedford
$1,000,000
255 John Tasker Road, Barnstead, NH 03218-3581
4beds
2,042sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
140 Acres Lot
$1,000,200 Zestimate®
$490/sqft
$3,208 Estimated rent
Home value
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$930,000 - $1.08M
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Listed by:
Denise Rice,
BHHS Verani Bedford Cell:603-303-1078
Bought with:
Denise Rice
BHHS Verani Bedford
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5086229
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 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
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Natural Light, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Gravel,Unfinished,Interior Access,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: 2 Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,211
- Total interior livable area: 2,042 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,042
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Heated Garage, Driveway, Unpaved, Barn
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Fencing: Dog Fence
- Has view: Yes
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 120
Lot
- Size: 140 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Conserved Land, Field/Pasture, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: BRNDM00004L000026S000000
- Zoning description: Residential/Agricultural
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Fieldstone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane, Underground Gas, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Barnstead
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $490/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,742
- Annual tax amount: $7,280
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Road surface type: Unpaved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000-8.7%$490/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $1,095,000-8.8%$536/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$588/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,928 +13.6% | $424,742 0% |
| 2023 | $6,098 -3.1% | $424,915 +45.8% |
| 2022 | $6,294 -2% | $291,370 -0.3% |
| 2021 | $6,420 -5.3% | $292,336 -0.4% |
| 2020 | $6,780 +0.9% | $293,500 -0.3% |
| 2019 | $6,720 +3.5% | $294,336 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $6,495 | $291,892 +27.7% |
| 2017 | $6,495 +4.5% | $228,492 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $6,213 +0.3% | $228,000 -0.1% |
| 2015 | $6,193 | $228,116 |
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Neighborhood: 03218
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Barnstead Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 4/10Prospect Mountain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.5 mi
- NAProspect Mountain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barnstead Elementary School
- High: Prospect Mountain High School
- District: Barnstead Sch District SAU #86
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Hampshire
- Belknap County
- Barnstead
- 03218
- 255 John Tasker Road
