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Our Amherst, NH real estate website provides a wealth of information for home buyers and home sellers. Below, you will find information on the history and culture of Amherst as well as links to more detailed information such as demographics and schools. You may view a virtual tour, search homes for sale, and access information on different types of properties such as condos, farms, foreclosures, and vacation homes. This website will give you everything you need to buy or sell a home in Amherst, NH.
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Amherst NH Community Profile & History
Amherst, New Hampshire has a population of more than 11,000, which continues to grow each year as people are attracted to its well-regarded school system. A quiet community at the heart of southern New Hampshire's Souhegan Valley, the town offers an accessible location near Boston, the seacoast and the White Mountains, a thriving local business climate, striking natural and historical scenery, and excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure.
First settled in about 1733, the town was incorporated in 1760 and named in honor of Lord General Jeffrey Amherst, who led British and North American forces during the French and Indian War. The town was named the county seat of Hillsborough County in 1770, but remained predominantly rural in nature even as water-powered industry grew rapidly in neighboring communities throughout the 19th century. It was not until after World War II that the community saw considerable growth; with the expansion of the highways and other major transportation routes, young families flocked to the suburbs and southern New Hampshire emerged as part of the Greater Boston region.
Despite its convenient location near New England's largest cities and major tourist attractions, Amherst maintains a striking balance of historic rural ambience and contemporary business establishments. The community prides itself on preserving its colonial flair, the centerpiece of which is the village green in the center of town. The town center is filled with a bounty of historic architecture, including antique colonial homes, the original schoolhouse, the Village Market, Amherst Town Hall, a real estate office and the Congregational Church. Most of the community's industry and commerce is located on route 101A, outside the center of the town.
Civic participation is a high priority among residents, and the community enjoys a position as one of the first towns to be visited by political delegates during the campaign season. Residents enjoy annual events such as the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the fourth of July Parade and band concert, and Halloween festivities, all of which strengthen the ties in the community.
Area students, along with those from neighboring Mont Vernon, attend the award-winning Souhegan High School, which is aimed at producing community leaders. Souhegan operates under the Coalition of Essential Schools curriculum, a novel approach to education that emphasizes student independence.
Amherst, NH Real Estate Market Statistics
The following information was extracted from the state-wide MLS system and its accuracy is not guranteed.
Amherst Single Family Home Sales Trends:
| Year Days on Market #Sold Average Price |
2006 102 112 $439751 |
2007 121 127 $398325 |
2008 125 112 $363461 |
2009 151 120 $364662 |
Average Selling Price of Single Family Homes in Amherst
| 2006 |  $439751 | |
| 2007 | $398325 | |
| 2008 | $363461 | |
| 2009 | $364662 |
Amherst Condominum Sales Trends:
| Year Days on Market #Sold Average Price |
2006 94 52 $373522 |
2007 83 54 $296110 |
2008 252 27 $326992 |
2009 172 28 $249888 |
Average Selling Price of Condominiums in Amherst
| 2006 | $373522 | |
| 2007 | $296110 | |
| 2008 | $326992 | |
| 2009 | $249888 |
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NH Real Estate Market Report – First Quarter 2010
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 | 122 Amherst Street, Amherst, NH Price:$179,900 MLS#:02817455 Property Type: Land Residential Bedrooms / Baths Listed by: Theresa Grella | Amherst Historic District- site review completed by the Historic District Commission. Septic design is state-approved & lot has been cleared and the site location is well-defined. Only mile to Amherst Village & 2 miles to Milford Oval. Wai ...Read More |
 | 20 Atherton Lane - Unit 20, Amherst, NH Price:$234,900 MLS#:04003195 Property Type: Condo Townhouse 2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths Listed by: Theresa Grella | Unsurpassed hominess in this 2-bdrm Townhouse! 1st or 2nd flr master, den, eat-in kitch, formal DR open to LR w/cathedral clng, built-ins, FP & access to screened porch. LL w/FR, guest rm, office nook & possible bath. Att gar & private, su ...Read More |
 | 1 Dodge Road, Amherst, NH Price:$279,900 MLS#:02807909 Property Type: Single Family Ranch 3 Bedrooms / 1 Baths Listed by: Theresa Grella | Amherst Village Gem! From the screened porch, enjoy the stunning views of the serene brook and lush gardens. Windows and front door are NEW. Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling & fireplace in the living room. Alarm system connected t ...Read More |
 | 10 Tamarack Lane, Amherst, NH Price:$289,900 MLS#:02832265 Property Type: Single Family Post and Beam 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths Listed by: Linda Reger | Charm and character throughout this wonderful home set on a nice lot in a desirable location The Preserve...walk to Ponemah Bog for hiking and nature trails...near schools. Open concept kitchen, dining and family room, beautiful windows an ...Read More |
 | 28 Bloody Brook, Amherst, NH Price:$319,900 MLS#:02830649 Property Type: Single Family Colonial 4 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths Listed by: Buddy Pope | New Price! Only one owner of this handsome 4-BR saltbox. Hardwood floors, large family & formal living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, multiple baths, deck, attached garage, spacious basement... all in one of Amherst's finer neighborhoods- ...Read More |
 | 89 North Street, Amherst, NH Price:$339,900 MLS#:02833315 Property Type: Single Family Cape 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths Listed by: Bobbi Gaudette | Very private! Builder's own home on 4.43 acres! Open concept cape. Top of the line details, 1st floor master suite where you can enjoy nature while having coffee on your own private deck. Beautiful hardwood flooring. Soaring ceilings in fa ...Read More |
 | 9 Bloody Brook Road, Amherst, NH Price:$369,900 MLS#:02827297 Property Type: Single Family Colonial 5 Bedrooms / 2 Baths Listed by: Bobbi Gaudette | Rare opportunity. Beautiful 3,000 sq ft Colonial only 11 years young. 4 Bedrooms,2 full 2 half Baths plus large Playroom in Daylite Lower Level. Cathedral Ceiling in Family Room, lots of Hardwood Floors, custom crown molding & many other e ...Read More |
 | 6 Stillwater Drive, Amherst, NH Price:$389,900 MLS#:04004301 Property Type: Single Family Colonial 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths Listed by: Theresa Grella | Make this your home - attention to detail in this very nice Souhegan Meadows home. Frplc & vaulted ceiling in familyroom, hardwood floors in dining room, eat-in kitchen & french doors to the screened porch. First floor office/den, 3 genere ...Read More |
 | 5 Standish Way, Amherst, NH Price:$449,900 MLS#:04018395 Property Type: Single Family Colonial 4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths Listed by: Jennifer Tyszko | Immaculate home You must see! This completely updated home features 4 large bedrooms, including master w/ master bath, 2.5 bathrooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen with stainless and granite, hardwood floors in kitchen, master, living and dining ...Read More |
 | 5 Timber Chase, Amherst, NH Price:$449,900 MLS#:02800881 Property Type: Single Family Colonial 4 Bedrooms / 4 Baths Listed by: Theresa Grella | Very nice home w/2-story foyer, hardwood flrs in formal rooms, step down to family room w/cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Kitchen breakfast nook, center island and access to mudroom area and laundry rm. Completely finished lower level w/p ...Read More |
 | 178 Amherst Street, Amherst, NH Price:$499,900 MLS#:02832769 Property Type: Single Family Cape 5 Bedrooms / 3 Baths Listed by: Bobbi Gaudette | Fabulous updated Rambling Cape near the center of Amherst. Must see to appreciate this home! New award winning Kitchen/Family Room with Brazilian Rosewood flooring (Featured in NH Magazine and Kitchen's Magazine). Stunning new Master Suite ...Read More |
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