Listed by Century 21 Mountainside Realty · Brent Drouin · 603-745-2121
Land · Thornton, NH
3-42 Barron Road, Thornton, NH
$1,500,000
Est. $7,585/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- MLS®
- #5088399
Property Description
Offered at $1,500,000, this Thornton parcel of land at 3-42 Barron Road pairs New Hampshire living with everyday convenience. Walk the boundaries, check the site lines, and picture the build — land in this corridor rarely lingers. Beyond the basics, the listing carries a 81-acre lot. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.
Exceptional development opportunity 81 +/- acres consisting of 38 single family house lots near Loon Mountain! Nestled just off Exit 31 and Interstate 93 in Thornton, NH only four miles from the renowned Loon Mountain Resort. This subdivision parcel presents a prime canvas for residential development. Already zoned residential and bordered by the pristine White Mountain National Forest, this wooded, gently sloping property offers breathtaking mountain views and a serene, private atmosphere. Perfect for a visionary developer, this untouched site is ready for the installation of infrastructure to support a vibrant new community. Residents will enjoy year-round recreation with nearby skiing, hiking, biking, rivers, and more. It has easy I-93 access putting Waterville Valley, Lincoln, and Woodstock’s shops and restaurants just minutes away, making it an ideal location for both full-time living and vacation homes. Truly a rare parcel with unparalleled potential. Seize the chance to create a legacy community in the heart of the White Mountains!
Location Highlights
3-42 Barron Road is a land in Thornton, New Hampshire, listed at $1,500,000. It has been on the market for 6 months.
From here it is 2.3 miles to Owl's Nest Resort and 6.8 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 Thornton: Thornton Central School (Elementary), Thornton Central School (Middle), 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
- 161
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Property Type
- Land
- Zoning
- Residential
Interior Features
- Electric
- None
Location Information
- School - District
- Thornton
- School - Elementary
- Thornton Central School
- School - High
- Plymouth Regional High School
- School - Middle/Jr
- Thornton Central School
Financial Details
- Taxes TBD
- Yes
Additional
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Resort
- No
- Surveyed
- No
External Features
- Lot Features
- Mountain, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Hilly, Interior Lot, Mountain View, Secluded, Sloped, Steep Slope, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near School(s)
- Lot - Acres
- 81
- Lot - SqFt
- 3,528,360
- Road Frontage Type
- Private Road, Unpaved, Privately Maintained
- Road Frontage
- TBD
- Sewer
- None
- Utilities
- None
- Water Source
- None
- Water Body Type
- Stream
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5088399; Listed by Century 21 Mountainside Realty · Brent Drouin · 603-745-2121
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $25,500
- 2023
- $24,863
- 2022
- $24,225
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Thornton
- 65
- Average list price
- $673,625
- Price range
- $25,000 – $1,649,900
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$10,022/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $7,585
- Property Tax
- $2,125
- Home Insurance
- $313
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 3-42 Barron Road, Thornton, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Thornton Central School
- Middle
- Thornton Central School
- High School
- Plymouth Regional High School
- District
- Thornton
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 3-42 Barron Road cost?
3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH is listed for $1,500,000 on PrimeMLS.
It came on the market on May 12, 2026.
What kind of property is 3-42 Barron Road?
3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH is a parcel of land.
What town is 3-42 Barron Road in?
3-42 Barron Road is in Thornton, New Hampshire 03285, in Grafton County.
Location notes from the MLS: near shopping, near skiing, near snowmobile trails, walking trails and near school(s).
Our Thornton NH guide covers the town and its current listings.
What is the lot size of 3-42 Barron Road?
3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH sits on 81 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as mountain, hilly, interior lot, secluded, sloped and steep slope.
Zoning: Residential.
What are the water and sewer systems at 3-42 Barron Road?
3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH has no water supply in place and no sewer or septic in place, per the MLS.
Is 3-42 Barron Road a waterfront property?
Yes. The MLS lists 3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH as a waterfront property on a stream.
The MLS also notes mountain view.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
What school district is 3-42 Barron Road in?
The MLS places 3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH in the Thornton school district.
Listed schools: Thornton Central School (elementary), Thornton Central School (middle) and Plymouth Regional High School (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 3-42 Barron Road still for sale?
Yes. 3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5088399).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 3-42 Barron Road listed?
3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH is listed by Brent Drouin of Century 21 Mountainside Realty (603-745-2121).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
How does the price of 3-42 Barron Road compare with other Thornton listings?
At $1,500,000, 3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH is priced above the $159,450 median asking price of the 18 land listings for sale in Thornton on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 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 3-42 Barron Road in person?
To see 3-42 Barron Road in Thornton, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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