Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH · Ellen Mulligan · Cell: 603-387-0369
Single Family Residence · Thornton, NH
3481 Us Route 3, Thornton, NH
$639,000
$642,000 · changed Jun 3, 2026
Est. $3,231/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 5
- Sq Ft
- 1,398
- Built
- 1930
- MLS®
- #5057966
Property Description
Set in Thornton, New Hampshire, 3481 Us Route 3 is a single-family home built in 1930, now offered at $639,000. The layout delivers 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 1,398 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 1.68-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and roughly $457 per square foot. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly.
A truly unique property with potential for someone who wants to run an in-home business. Lovingly restored to have the best of old and new, great, updated kitchen, with recent appliances, nice, covered porch, backyard and deck w/hot-tub, new roof and many other upgrades, including a newer kitchen and baths, stone fireplace, family room on the lower level. Amazing stonework on exterior of some of the buildings, and around the property. There is a rental unit with kitchenette, bath, and fireplace, currently an active listing with Airbnb. A shop building with garage parking, heat, and a half bath. A three-season cottage that was historically used as an office and gift shop. Large yards on two levels allow the owner to have private residence on the upper level and business opportunities on the lower level. Live close to it all, just one mile from Mirror Lake and the popular Jack Golf Course and Bar & Grill. Loon Mountain and Waterville Valley Ski resorts are approximately a 20-minute drive. Nearby there is easy access to hiking, a favorite area for motorcycle or cycling enthusiasts with miles of scenic roads to ride. A beautiful place to call home, offering comfort, character, potential for income and the opportunity to make it your own.
Location Highlights
3481 Us Route 3 is a single family residence in Thornton, New Hampshire, listed at $639,000. That works out to about $457 per square foot, for a home built in 1930. It has been on the market for 15 months.
From here it is 4.7 miles to Owl's Nest Resort and 7.5 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), PlymouthRe (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
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,398
- Price / SqFt
- $457.08
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1930
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Town
- Thornton, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 424
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Grafton
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1930
- Zoning
- COMMER
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Mini Fridge, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walkout
- Basement Description
- Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Oil, Hot Water
- Rooms - Total
- 7
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,398
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 96
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,494
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 2,134
Location Information
- School - District
- Thornton
- School - Elementary
- Thornton Central School
- School - High
- PlymouthRe
- School - Middle/Jr
- Thornton Central School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $5,204
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Resort
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- One
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- White
- Driveway
- Common/Shared, Gravel, Paved
- Exterior Features
- Hot Tub, Outbuilding, Patio
- Foundation
- Fieldstone, Gravel/Pad
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- Country Setting, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, In Town, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails
- Lot - Acres
- 1.68
- Lot - SqFt
- 73,181
- Parking
- Barn, Detached, Direct Access, Driveway, Finished, Heated Garage, Garage, Parking Spaces 1
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 405
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable, Cable Available, Propane, Phone Connected
- Water Source
- Drilled Well
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5057966; Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH · Ellen Mulligan · Cell: 603-387-0369
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $10,863
- 2023
- $10,591
- 2022
- $10,320
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
- 66
- Average list price
- $523,217
- Price range
- $25,000 – $1,250,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,270/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $3,231
- Property Tax
- $905
- Home Insurance
- $133
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 3481 Us Route 3, Thornton, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Thornton Central School
- Middle
- Thornton Central School
- High School
- PlymouthRe
- District
- Thornton
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 3481 Us Route 3?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH has 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (1 full, 1 three-quarter and 3 half) in 1,398 square feet of finished living space.
Counting 96 finished square feet below grade, the MLS lists 1,494 finished square feet in total.
What is the asking price of 3481 Us Route 3?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH is listed for $639,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $457 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on August 23, 2025.
Where is 3481 Us Route 3 located?
3481 Us Route 3 is in Thornton, New Hampshire 03285, in Grafton County.
Location notes from the MLS: in town, near paths, near shopping, near skiing and near snowmobile trails.
Our Thornton NH guide covers the town and its current listings.
How much land comes with 3481 Us Route 3?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH sits on 1.68 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as country setting, interior lot, landscaped and major road frontage.
It has 405 feet of road frontage (paved and public).
Zoning: COMMER.
The MLS says the lot has been surveyed.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
How much are the property taxes on 3481 Us Route 3?
Annual property taxes on 3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH are $5,204 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.
How is 3481 Us Route 3 heated?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH is heated by oil and hot water, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
Does 3481 Us Route 3 have town water and sewer?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well; sewer: septic tank.
Electric: circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable, cable available, propane and phone connected.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Is there a basement at 3481 Us Route 3?
Yes. 3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH has a basement with walkout access, including 96 finished square feet.
The MLS describes it as full, partially finished and walk-out access.
What features does 3481 Us Route 3 have?
Outside, the MLS lists these features at 3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH: hot tub, outbuilding and patio.
Flooring: wood.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, dryer, range hood, mini fridge, electric range, refrigerator, electric stove, washer and tankless water heater; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
Does 3481 Us Route 3 have a garage?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH has a 2-car garage and a common/shared, gravel and paved driveway.
Parking details: barn, detached, direct access, driveway, finished and heated garage.
What schools serve 3481 Us Route 3?
The MLS places 3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH in the Thornton school district.
Listed schools: Thornton Central School (elementary), Thornton Central School (middle) and PlymouthRe (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 3481 Us Route 3 still available?
Yes. 3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5057966).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 3481 Us Route 3?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH is listed by Ellen Mulligan of Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH (603-253-4345).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 3481 Us Route 3?
3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH is a single-family home built in 1930.
The MLS lists its style as Ranch, with one story.
How does the price of 3481 Us Route 3 compare with other Thornton listings?
At $639,000, 3481 Us Route 3 in Thornton, NH is priced below the $972,500 median asking price of the 34 single-family homes 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 do I schedule a showing of 3481 Us Route 3?
To see 3481 Us Route 3 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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