Auburn, originally a fishing settlement inhabited by Native Americans, is a rural town in Rockingham County centered around Lake Massabesic. With a population of about 6,000 people, the community enjoys sweeping views of the lake and the wooded landscape. “It’s a picturesque rural community with easy access to highways,” says Margherita Verani, who is the chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty with nearly two decades of experience. “People can easily jump on Route 101 and spend the day in Boston, Portsmouth or Hampton Beach.” Residents also have access to recreational activities around the lake, and shopping options are close by in Manchester.
Auburn
Located in Rockingham County
Homes
Auburn has a lush, wooded landscape, with single-family homes nestled in the verdant woodlands. Although there are some homes from the early 1800s, most properties were built in the second half of the 20th century. Comprised of ranch-styles, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and split-levels, smaller houses here typically start from $300,000 and go up to $650,000. Properties that are over 3,000 square feet or built post-2000s may go between $700,000 and $1.5 million. The median sale price is approximately $750,000, which is nearly double the national median. Houses typically have one or two-acre lots, and some may even have over 10 acres. There is a 55-plus community with stand-alone condominiums, and prices are from $600,000 to over $850,000 with monthly HOA fees. The Village at Mt. Miner, a subdivision comprised of custom-built single-family and detached homes, has properties that are over $1 million. “Parcels have minimum starts of an acre, and inventory is very low,” Verani says. “Auburn is less populated than some of its surrounding communities, and listings usually go relatively quickly.”
Parks
The town has about half a dozen parks, athletic fields, playgrounds and an ice-skating rink. The recreation department offers youth and adult programs year-round, ranging from sports leagues to arts and crafts workshops and Pilates lessons. Lake Massabesic is the area’s water source and does not allow for swimming, but non-invasive boating, such as kayaking and fishing, is permitted. Trails such as Rockingham Recreational Trail and Barringer Cliffs Trail have access points near the lake, and the Massabesic Center, a wildlife sanctuary, has an additional 5 miles of trails, pollinator gardens, wildlife viewing opportunities and environmental education programs.
Schools
School Administrative Unit 15 serves the Auburn, Candia and Hooksett School Districts. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade may attend Auburn Village School, which has an overall B-plus grade from Niche. The local school gets an A-minus for its academics and offers many STEAM-related subjects through the non-profit organization Destination Imagination. High school students may attend the independent Pinkerton Academy, which has contracts with several school districts in Rockingham and Merrimack Counties. Pinkerton rates a C-plus and provides over 15 career pathway programs, including animal science, business, engineering, video production and environmental science.
Shopping and Dining
Several fast-food chains, local restaurants and bars are off New Jersey Route 101. Auburn Tavern offers traditional American fare and has outdoor seating. Considered a staple spot for game nights, Auburn Pitts Bar & Grill serves comfort pub food and cold beer. Known for its massive fire pit, the restaurant lets people play horseshoes or cornhole games by the pit. New Auburn Supermarket, a small convenience store, is located in town. Additional dining options, grocery and big-box stores, such as Hannaford, Aldi and Walmart, are in the neighboring city of Manchester. The Mall of New Hampshire, an indoor mall with over 120 retailers, is also in Manchester.
Transportation
The town is accessible via New Hampshire Routes 101, 121 and 28 Bypass. Manchester, the state’s most populous city, sits adjacent to Auburn, and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is just over 10 miles away. People can also take Greyhound buses in Manchester to cities such as Concord, Nashua and Salem. Elliot Hospital is about 5 miles away in Manchester.
Events
The town’s recreation department organizes a summer concert series from June to August. In September, the community celebrates Auburn Night with local food trucks and a fireworks show.
Written By
Christina Xu
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Crystal Ashman
Crystal Ashman
Coldwell Banker Classic Realty
(855) 801-5811
93 Total Sales
1
$700,000 Price
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Michelle Gannon
Michelle Gannon
Coldwell Banker Classic Realty
(877) 760-2903
178 Total Sales
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$360K - $750K Price Range
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Karin Cannon
Karin Cannon
BHG Masiello Bedford
(888) 317-2356
117 Total Sales
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$525K - $644K Price Range
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Angeline Gorham
Angeline Gorham
BHHS Verani Realty Hampstead
(603) 945-1184
141 Total Sales
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$525,000 Price
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Claudia Dodds
Claudia Dodds
RE/MAX Innovative Properties
(844) 909-0574
54 Total Sales
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$515K - $665K Price Range
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Travis Billingham
Travis Billingham
Compass New England, LLC
(603) 570-9579
47 Total Sales
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$1,239,900 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 5th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Auburn Housing Trends
On average, homes in Auburn, NH sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Auburn, NH over the last 12 months is $1,010,000, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,050,000
Median Sale Price
$1,010,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,010,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$726,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
198
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,967
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
0.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,444
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,674
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,846
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
49,658
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 16Open Sat 11AM - 1PM
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Sunday, Aug 17Open Sun 12PM - 1:30PM
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Homes for Sale
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Auburn Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,899
Median Age
44
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,872
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$158,963
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.