Franconia
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4 Homes for Sale in Franconia
Franconia, New Hampshire sits inside Franconia Notch — home to Cannon Mountain's ski area and aerial tramway, Echo Lake, and the Frost Place, poet Robert Frost's former farmhouse — with Sugar Hill and the rest of the White Mountains corridor just up the road. There are currently 4 Franconia homes and land for sale, each with live MLS pricing and photos.
Why Buyers Choose Franconia
Franconia puts buyers inside the White Mountain National Forest with Cannon Mountain skiing a few minutes away, at a quieter, less commercial pace than the Conway side of the notches. search all homes for sale in Franconia, from village homes to wooded land.
Franconia Real Estate FAQs
How many homes are for sale in Franconia?
There are 4 active MLS listings matching this search in Franconia right now. Asking prices currently run from $450,000 to $1,695,000. This page reads the live feed, so the count changes as homes come on and go under contract.
What is the average price of homes in Franconia?
Active listings for homes in Franconia currently average $831,250 with a median asking price of $695,000. Averages move with the mix of homes on the market at any moment, so treat them as a snapshot rather than a valuation.
How long have homes in Franconia been on the market?
The active listings on this page have been on the market for an average of 100 days so far. Well-priced homes often move faster than the average, so if you're watching this market it pays to see new listings early.
How can I see new homes in Franconia before anyone else?
Use the Get Alerts button at the top of this page — it saves exactly this search and emails you when a matching listing hits the MLS. Or contact our local team and tell us what you're looking for; we watch this market every day.
What is the ZIP code for Franconia, NH?
Franconia's ZIP code is 03580.
What is Franconia, NH known for?
Franconia sits inside Franconia Notch, home to Cannon Mountain's ski area and aerial tramway, Echo Lake, and the Frost Place — poet Robert Frost's former farmhouse, now a museum and poetry center.
How far is Franconia from Cannon Mountain?
A few minutes — Cannon Mountain's base sits inside Franconia Notch, right at the edge of town, so most Franconia addresses are a short drive from the lifts.
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Market Insights — Homes for Sale in Franconia
Homes for Sale in Franconia
4 listings
$1,695,000
6 bd | 5 ba | 4,165 sq.ft.
1217 Coal Hill Road, Franconia, NH, 03580
$485,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,215 sq.ft.
919 Easton Road, Franconia, NH, 03580
$695,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 2,310 sq.ft.
102 Skyline Drive, Franconia, NH, 03580
$450,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,716 sq.ft.
664 Main Street, Franconia, NH, 03580
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Franconia Real Estate Trends
The Franconia real estate market currently counts 4 active listings. Asking prices currently span $450,000 to $1,695,000, with a median of $695,000. This page reads directly from the MLS, so the count and pricing here reflect what's actually for sale today rather than a stale snapshot.
Homes here are averaging 100 days on the market before going under contract — worth watching whether you're timing an offer or thinking about when to list.
The market leans toward the $300K–$500K range, which holds about 50% of what's listed. The most common layout on the market right now is the 3 beds home. Use the snapshot below to see the full distribution, then browse the live listings above to dig into any slice.
Inventory by Property Type
- Single Family Homes4(100%)
Listings by Asking Price
- $300K–$500K2(50%)
- $500K–$750K1(25%)
- $1M+1(25%)
Listings by Bedrooms
- 2 Beds1(25%)
- 3 Beds2(50%)
- 5+ Beds1(25%)
Things to Do In and Around Franconia
Franconia sits at the north end of Franconia Notch, a classic White Mountains village wrapped by 4,000-foot peaks and threaded by the Gale River. Cannon Mountain, the Notch state park, and some of the best hiking in the East are all within a few minutes of the village common — and the town still carries the quiet, literary character that drew Robert Frost here a century ago.
Cannon Mountain
Cannon is a state-owned ski area with a long, serious New England pedigree and terrain that rewards strong skiers. The mountain's iconic aerial tramway — the second-generation, 80-passenger tram that ran since 1980 — was retired in October 2025 and is closed while the state plans a next-generation replacement, so check ahead before counting on a summit ride. The lifts, trails, and base area continue to operate through the winter season.
Franconia Notch State Park
The notch is the heart of the region: a dramatic mountain pass where the Flume Gorge boardwalk winds through an 800-foot granite chasm, Echo Lake sits below Cannon and Lafayette, and a paved recreation path runs the length of the parkway for walking and cycling. Near the old Old Man of the Mountain site, a memorial plaza with steel profiler rods lets you line up the vanished stone face against the cliff where it hung until it fell in 2003.
Franconia Ridge
The Franconia Ridge Loop — up Falling Waters, across Little Haystack, Mount Lincoln, and Mount Lafayette, and down the Old Bridle Path — is widely rated one of the finest ridge hikes in the East. It is a long, roughly 9-mile day with a genuinely exposed alpine traverse, so it demands real preparation and an early start, since the Lafayette Place lots fill fast on clear weekends.
The Frost Place
Robert Frost lived in Franconia in the years around 1915, and his former farmhouse on Ridge Road is now the Frost Place, a museum and center for poetry. The seasonal site keeps a poetry trail through the woods and hosts readings and a resident-poet program, with long mountain views from the porch that help explain why Frost stayed.
The Village and the Views
Franconia itself is small and unhurried — a village common, a handful of local eateries and shops, and a working New England town that has not been paved over by resort sprawl. The reward for that quiet is the scenery: nearly every road out of town frames Cannon, Lafayette, and the Kinsman range.
Living in Franconia Year-Round
Winter
Winter is long and genuine here, with deep cold and reliable mountain snow that make Cannon a short drive for turns and the surrounding trails ideal for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Plan for real winter driving through the notch, and for a quieter town once the day's skiers head home.
Spring
Spring comes late to the high country, arriving as mud season before the hillsides green up. Snowmelt swells the Gale River and the notch's waterfalls, and the trails stay soft and often closed to protect them well into May before the alpine ridges finally clear.
Summer
Summer is the region's prime stretch, with warm days, cool mountain nights, and the full run of hiking, swimming at Echo Lake, and riding the recreation path. It is the busy season for the notch, so trailhead parking and the Flume fill early on fine-weather weekends.
Fall
Fall is the signature season, when the hardwoods below the ridgelines turn and the notch draws leaf-peepers from across New England. Expect brilliant color from late September into October, crisp hiking weather, and steady visitor traffic through the parkway on peak weekends.
Getting Here & Around Franconia
Franconia sits on Route 18 and Route 116 just off Interstate 93 at the north end of Franconia Notch, which keeps it well connected despite its mountain setting.
- BostonAbout 2 hours 15 minutes south via I-93, traffic depending.
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)Roughly 1.5 hours south on I-93 — the closest major airport.
- Boston Logan International AirportAbout 2.5 hours by car, the main long-haul gateway.
- Cannon MountainUnder 10 minutes south into the notch on the parkway.
- LittletonAbout 15 minutes north for the nearest larger stores, groceries, and services.
- LincolnRoughly 20 minutes south through the notch for restaurants, shops, and Loon Mountain.
Franconia vs. Nearby Towns
Franconia anchors a cluster of small White Mountains towns, each with its own character just a few minutes away.
Sugar Hill
Franconia's tiny hilltop neighbor is even quieter, known for sweeping mountain views, June lupine fields, and a well-loved pancake parlor. It trades any hint of commerce for scenery and calm.
Lincoln
Just south through the notch, Lincoln is the region's resort-and-services hub, home to Loon Mountain and a busier strip of restaurants, shops, and lodging. It is the practical counterpoint to Franconia's village quiet.
Bethlehem
A short drive north, Bethlehem is an arts-minded village with galleries, antiques, and a historic main street. It offers a bit more downtown life while keeping the same unhurried mountain feel.