Listed by Owl's Nest Real Estate · Tom DeMatteo · 401-648-5308
Land · Thornton, NH
1072 State Route 49, Thornton, NH
$250,000
Est. $1,264/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- MLS®
- #5100315
Property Description
From its address at 1072 State Route 49, this parcel of land puts you in Thornton, New Hampshire. List price: $250,000. Walk the boundaries, check the site lines, and picture the build — land in this corridor rarely lingers. Beyond the basics, the listing carries a 1.62-acre lot. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly.
A cleared, nearly level homesite with a direct view corridor toward Welch and Dickey-just minutes from Waterville Valley. Lot 1 at 1072 New Hampshire Route 49 offers 1.62 acres, approximately 70,413 square feet, in one of Thornton’s most desirable White Mountains locations. Unlike many mountain lots, the land is open, highly usable and easy to envision, providing an exceptional starting point for a custom home, vacation retreat or investment property. The homesite is oriented north toward the distinctive ledges of Welch and Dickey Mountains, creating a memorable focal point for the future residence and its primary living spaces. With the clearing already completed and predominantly level terrain, buyers can focus on designing a home around the setting rather than first trying to uncover the site’s potential. Much of the preliminary work is already in place. The property has been surveyed, a driveway permit has been secured, perc testing has been completed and utilities are available at the street. The subdivision has received Town approval subject to completion of a compliant, site-specific septic design based on the buyer’s proposed home. There is no required house plan, allowing buyers to bring their own builder and vision. This offering is for the land only. For buyers seeking a more complete path forward, a separate mountain-modern build package is also available, along with potential build guidance and project facilitation. Located along the direct Route 49 corridor into Waterville Valley and close to hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, golf, Owl’s Nest Resort, the Mad River and Plymouth, Lot 1 combines mountain views, usable land and meaningful upfront progress in one outstanding opportunity.
Location Highlights
1072 State Route 49 is a land in Thornton, New Hampshire, listed at $250,000. It has been on the market for 4 months.
From here it is 3.4 miles to Owl's Nest Resort and 5.8 miles to Waterville Valley Resort. At this latitude, Thornton averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the SAU 2 and 48: Thornton Central School (Elementary), Plymouth Regional High School (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Property Type
- Land
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Town
- Thornton, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 96
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Property Type
- Land
- Zoning
- Residential
Interior Features
- Electric
- At Street
Location Information
- School - District
- SAU 2 and 48
- School - Elementary
- Thornton Central School
- School - High
- Plymouth Regional High School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $1,634
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Covenants
- Yes
- Flood Zone
- No
- Resort
- No
- Surveyed
- Yes
External Features
- Lot Features
- Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, In Town, Mountain, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad, Level, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Slight, Sloped, Subdivided, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail, Near School(s)
- Lot - Acres
- 1.62
- Lot - SqFt
- 70,567
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 291
- Sewer
- On-Site Septic Needed
- Utilities
- Cable at Site, Phone Connected
- Water Source
- On-Site Well Needed
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5100315; Listed by Owl's Nest Real Estate · Tom DeMatteo · 401-648-5308
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Thornton
- 66
- Average list price
- $523,217
- Price range
- $25,000 – $1,250,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,467/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $1,264
- Property Tax
- $136
- Home Insurance
- $67
Property tax: this home’s 2025 annual tax bill of $1,634, per PrimeMLS. The rest is an Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate: insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr and PMI below 20% down. A sale can trigger a reassessment; confirm with the town assessor and your lender.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 1072 State Route 49, Thornton, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Thornton Central School
- High School
- Plymouth Regional High School
- District
- SAU 2 and 48
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 1072 State Route 49 cost?
1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH is listed for $250,000 on PrimeMLS.
It came on the market on July 16, 2026.
What is the lot size of 1072 State Route 49?
1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH sits on 1.62 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as adjoins st/nat'l forest, mountain, rural, level, major road frontage and rolling slope.
It has 291 feet of road frontage (paved).
Zoning: Residential.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
The MLS notes covenants; review them in the deed and title work.
What are the annual property taxes for 1072 State Route 49?
Annual property taxes on 1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH are $1,634 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Thornton assessing office.
What are the water and sewer systems at 1072 State Route 49?
1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH has no well yet (one would need to be drilled) and no septic system yet (one would need to be designed and installed), per the MLS.
MLS details — water: on-site well needed; sewer: on-site septic needed.
Electric: at street.
Other utilities: cable at site and phone connected.
What is the view from 1072 State Route 49?
Yes. The MLS lists mountain view for 1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH.
What school district is 1072 State Route 49 in?
The MLS places 1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH in the SAU 2 and 48.
Listed schools: Thornton Central School (elementary) and Plymouth Regional High School (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 1072 State Route 49 still for sale?
Yes. 1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5100315).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 1072 State Route 49 listed?
1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH is listed by Tom DeMatteo of Owl's Nest Real Estate (401-648-5308).
It is one of our own listings at Owl's Nest Real Estate.
What kind of property is 1072 State Route 49?
1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH is a parcel of land.
What town is 1072 State Route 49 in?
1072 State Route 49 is in Thornton, New Hampshire 03285, in Grafton County.
Location notes from the MLS: in town, near country club, near golf course, near paths, near shopping and near skiing.
Our Thornton NH guide covers the town and its current listings.
How does the price of 1072 State Route 49 compare with other Thornton listings?
At $250,000, 1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH is priced above the $139,900 median asking price of the 19 land listings for sale in Thornton on PrimeMLS as of November 4, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 1072 State Route 49 in person?
To see 1072 State Route 49 in Thornton, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
This is one of our own listings, so we can answer questions about the home directly.
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