Listed by New Space Real Estate, LLC · Nicholas Couturier · 603-242-1498
Single Family Residence · Wakefield, NH
1029 Ballards Ridge Road, Wakefield, NH
$499,900
Est. $2,528/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Sq Ft
- 2,785
- Built
- 1820
- MLS®
- #5112211
Property Description
1029 Ballards Ridge Road, Wakefield is a single-family home for sale in New Hampshire at $499,900. The property offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2,785 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 12.9-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and 1820 construction. Scroll on for current photos, the complete spec sheet and this Wakefield listing's market context.
Set on 12.9 private acres along Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, this 1820 Cape farmhouse delivers history, land, and genuine opportunity in one of Carroll County's most scenic corridors. Wide hardwood floors and over 200 years of craftsmanship set the tone throughout. The layout places a first-floor bedroom and full bathroom at grade for single-level convenience, with two additional bedrooms on the upper level and 2,785 square feet of character-rich living space that has endured for generations. From the property, sweeping mountain views stretch across the horizon and greet you every morning. Open land unfolds across all 12.9 acres, offering the kind of privacy and breathing room that has become increasingly hard to find at this price point in the Lakes Region. The opportunity extends well beyond the home itself. The parcel has the potential to be subdivided, making it a compelling choice for buyers looking to develop additional lots from the existing acreage. Whether your vision is a private retreat, a multigenerational homestead, a country escape, or a long-term land investment, this property delivers. Showings to begin Sat 10/3 at the open house from 11am-1pm
Location Highlights
1029 Ballards Ridge Road is a single family residence in Wakefield, New Hampshire, listed at $499,900. That works out to about $179 per square foot, for a home built in 1820. It has been on the market for 5 weeks.
From here it is 33.8 miles to Waterville Valley Resort and 34.4 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street. At this latitude, Wakefield averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Wakefield: Paul School (Elementary), Paul School (Middle), SpauldingH (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
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 2,785
- Price / SqFt
- $179.50
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1820
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Town
- Wakefield, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 17
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Carroll
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1820
- Zoning
- Agricultural
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Stove
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Concrete Floor
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Heating
- Oil
- Rooms - Total
- 7
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 2,785
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 2,785
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 5,003
Location Information
- School - District
- Wakefield
- School - Elementary
- Paul School
- School - High
- SpauldingH
- School - Middle/Jr
- Paul School
Financial Details
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $3,848
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Covenants
- No
- Easements
- No
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Restrictions
- None
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Paved
- Foundation
- Block
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- Agricultural, Mountain View, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Wooded
- Lot - Acres
- 12.9
- Lot - SqFt
- 561,924
- Road Frontage Type
- Public Maintained Road
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 1480
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Private, Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable
- Water Source
- Drilled Well
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5112211; Listed by New Space Real Estate, LLC · Nicholas Couturier · 603-242-1498
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $8,498
- 2023
- $8,286
- 2022
- $8,073
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 Wakefield
- 58
- Average list price
- $553,083
- Price range
- $159,800 – $995,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,340/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $2,528
- Property Tax
- $708
- Home Insurance
- $104
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 1029 Ballards Ridge Road, Wakefield, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Paul School
- Middle
- Paul School
- High School
- SpauldingH
- District
- Wakefield
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 2,785 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH is listed for $499,900 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $179 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on September 30, 2026.
How much are the property taxes on 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
Annual property taxes on 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH are $3,848 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 Wakefield assessing office.
How is 1029 Ballards Ridge Road heated?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH is heated by oil, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
Does 1029 Ballards Ridge Road have town water and sewer?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH has a private drilled well and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: drilled well; sewer: private and septic tank.
Electric: 200+ amp service.
Other utilities: cable.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Is there a basement at 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
Yes. 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as concrete floor.
What features does 1029 Ballards Ridge Road have?
The MLS lists these appliances at 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH: dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and electric stove; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
Flooring: hardwood and tile.
Does 1029 Ballards Ridge Road have a garage?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH has a 2-car garage and a paved driveway.
Does 1029 Ballards Ridge Road have a view?
Yes. The MLS lists mountain view for 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH.
What schools serve 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
The MLS places 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH in the Wakefield school district.
Listed schools: Paul School (elementary), Paul School (middle) and SpauldingH (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 1029 Ballards Ridge Road still available?
Yes. 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5112211).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Who is the listing agent for 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH is listed by Nicholas Couturier of New Space Real Estate, LLC (603-242-1498).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH is a single-family home built in 1820.
The MLS lists its style as Farmhouse, with two stories.
Where is 1029 Ballards Ridge Road located?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road is in Wakefield, New Hampshire 03872, in Carroll County.
How much land comes with 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH sits on 12.9 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as agricultural, rolling slope, secluded and wooded.
It has 1,480 feet of road frontage (public maintained road).
Zoning: Agricultural.
How does the price of 1029 Ballards Ridge Road compare with other Wakefield listings?
At $499,900, 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, NH is priced below the $549,999 median asking price of the 39 single-family homes for sale in Wakefield 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 do I schedule a showing of 1029 Ballards Ridge Road?
To see 1029 Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, 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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