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Essentially New England
Amherst is a rural suburb that embodies New England’s historic charm and charisma. “It’s very upscale but rural and has lots of farms. It’s quintessential New England. Homes are from the 1700s and 1800s. They are old, old homes. An affluent town that keeps to its New England roots,” says Sheri-Ann Boudreau, a 24-year resident of the area. “The Dunkin Donuts in town is in a house. People forget that it’s a Dunkin because it keeps to the roots.” The area is named after General Jeffrey Amherst, commander-in-chief of the British forces in 1760. Today, several historic landmarks and smaller greens have become town focal points.
Aerial view of the Amherst neighborhood.
Scenic Baboosic Lake is located in the Amherst neighborhood.
Colonial style homes are found in the Amherst neighborhood.
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Colonials that embody Amherst's historic charisma
Homes here are prime examples of Amherst’s historic beauty. Colonial architectures are either single families or duplexes. Lot spaces range from around 0.5 acres to over 5 acres. Exteriors are decorated with long driveways that pull up to multi-car garages. There are not too many sidewalks, but folks still walk around. Properties around Baboosic Lake are smaller cottage style, carrying less than 1,500 square feet. Home prices range from $300,000 to over $1.5 million, but most homes are between $400,000 and $750,000. “It’s just a nice community,” says Boudreau. “You hear the birds chirping and frogs croaking in the summer. It’s near a city, but you get a lot of wild
The Amherst neighborhood offers numerous Colonial style homes.
Two-story homes are common in the Amherst neighborhood.
Classic single and two-story homes are found in the Amherst neighborhood.
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Woods, Trails, Fairways, and Private beaches
Locals are lucky to have several options for getting some fresh air. Golfers can enjoy the fairways within the acres of Amherst Country Club and Souhegan Woods Golf Club. Both offer challenging 18 holes on their manicured greens and dozens of sand traps. Outside the courses, locals can take advantage of the multiple hiking trails that stretch for miles, including Pond Parish, Grater Woods Trail, Bicentennial Trail and Haseltine Trail. Joshua Park is a smaller park with a playground and a pavilion area. On those warmer days, residents are found on the sands of Amherst Town Beach, which is a private beach for Amherst residents.
Amherst Country Club is located in the Amherst neighborhood.
Enjoy scenic views of Baboosic Lake located in the Amherst neighborhood.
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Amherst Schools get the high Niche grade
Kindergarten through fourth-grade students will spend their time in the Clark-Wilkins Elementary School. This school carries a high A-minus grade on Niche. Afterward, students head off to Amherst Middle, which carries the same grade on Niche. In partnership with the YMCA, this school offers a before-school program on school grounds. Diplomas can be earned from Souhegan Cooperative High, which also has an A-minus on Niche. Over 10 AP programs are available for student participation and dual enrollment credit with Southern New Hampshire University and the University of New Orleans.
Clark School is located in the Amherst neighborhood.
Souhegan Coop High School is located in the Amherst neighborhood.
Amherst Middle School is located in the Amherst neighborhood.
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Local joints thrive in Amherst
Local joints are the primary forms of Amherst dining. Moulton’s Kitchen and Market is right in the village. This store has a tiny market filled with everyday items, handhelds, and pizzas. “Giorgio’s Restaurant is awesome. You feel like you’re in Tuscany with the olive oil and bread, out of this world,” says Boudreau. “They do Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner. I haven’t had anything bad there.” This restaurant carries Italian staples, but folks love their cannoli dessert. The Black Forest Café and Bakery can also satisfy sweet tooth cravings with their cookies, cakes, and pies. Locals can head north 101 to find the local Hannaford grocery store. Shaw’s is another option on the south end. Other everyday essentials can be found at the Walmart Supercenter.
Moulton Market, located in the Amherst neighborhood, is a local favorite.
While in the Amherst neighborhood, enjoy a pastrami sandwich from Moulton Market.
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101 is the primary route
101 is the primary route in the Amherst area. “They have 101 that can get you to 293, 93, or you can get to Route 3. You can get from the country to sitting on Route 3,” says Boudreau. These routes get easy access to the White Mountains or Boston. Amherst is 15 miles west of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. This smaller airport offers destinations to nearly a dozen major airports.
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On average, homes in Amherst, NH sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Amherst, NH over the last 12 months is $675,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A rare opportunity to own one of Amherst, NH's landmark properties. Situated on a 2.58 acre parcel of land, this home offers the discerning buyer 5 bedrooms, a 1536 sq ft detached garage with soaring ceilings as well as a 2 car attached garage, an inground pool with a 360 sq ft. gazebo and more! The mature landscaping and rolling yard includes an expansive paddock and several heirloom trees
Introducing the East Village Condominiums, a new 55+ community. There are 18 units in this beautiful new neighborhood. This unit is an easy living, low maintenance, duplex ranch style. It is the last duplex style available. The house plan features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open concept living space with a slider that leads to a deck. As you enter your new home through the covered front
Matthew SilversteinKW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
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"The Georgia" Etchstone Properties' newest design. This sprawling main home with a two car garage features an open concept great room, kitchen, and dining area. Also on the first floor is a primary suite with private bath that features a large vanity with quartz counters, double sinks, tiled shower with frameless glass door, and a great walk in closet. The office and laundry room finish off the
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Private 3.5-acre country setting lot in the Whitetail Meadows area of Amherst.The builder tie in is well known for exceptional country homes.The seller is a licensed real estate agent.Change of use tax for buyer.
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Rare. Refined. Ready for you. Set on more than 1.5 wooded acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Amherst's King's Pine neighborhood, 14 Fieldstone Drive is the kind of home that stops you in your tracks - freshly repainted exterior (2025), incredible curb appeal, and every detail done right on the inside. Step through the foyer and be immediately wowed by designer tile and gleaming hardwood
RachNH Realty GroupKeller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
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$699,900 with no seller credit, OR $719,900 with $20,000 Seller Credit!Discover this wonderfully unique Contemporary set along picturesque Old Manchester Road in Amherst. The driveway leads you to a warm and inviting home filled with character and natural light. Step inside to the impressive 15' x 24' Great Room, featuring a soaring two-story cathedral ceiling and a custom early-era
Steven MacDougallColdwell Banker Realty Bedford NH
Property Id: 1201052 This great home offers a fireplace in the living room with a private deck overlooking conservation land. Upstairs has two large bedrooms on the second floor with a full bath. There is plenty of storage space in the full walkout basement. Also, a one car garage is included. Minutes to 101 and Route 3. Full credit/criminal background check completed for all applicants, no
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