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$482,210$283 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

159 FRANKLIN ST

LACONIA, NH 03246
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,704 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$482K
$363K low$601K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,331 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$410,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$389,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBELKNAP
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Elm Street Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Laconia Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Laconia High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Laconia School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03246These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.122

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.653 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,205
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,697
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

159 Franklin St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Laconia 03246
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Laconia 03246
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Belknap County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Laconia 03246

What homes are worth in Laconia 03246

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$196K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Laconia 03246.

How it measures up in Laconia 03246

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Laconia 03246.

Estimated value$482,210
CheaperTypical $451,854Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 159 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaconia 03246Belknap County
Estimated valuepricier than$482,21055% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28329% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²68% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac28% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than18753% of homes4% of homes

About 159 Franklin St

How much is 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH is $482,210 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $363,438 to $600,982. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH last sell?

159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH?

159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH built?

159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH?

159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH is assigned to Elm Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Laconia Middle School (middle), rated D; Laconia High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Laconia School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH compare to other homes in Laconia 03246?

Among the 8,460 homes in Laconia 03246, it is worth more than 55% of them ($482,210 against a typical $451,854), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($283 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1875 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Belknap County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Franklin St, Laconia, NH was $5,331. The county assessed it at $410,700.

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