Quiet living and easy commutes from Danville
Danville’s big lots attract those looking for a quiet community, but its access to major highways like Interstate 93 and Interstate 95 also brings in working commuters. “It’s a great bedroom community with proximity to a ton of major cities,” says Josh Naughton, Broker for RE/MAX Innovative Properties, who’s been selling homes in the area for 23 years. “There’s not a ton that goes on, but that’s one of the perks of living here.” Danville was originally part of neighboring Kingston before residents petitioned the Governor in 1760 to become their own parish. Like most of southern New Hampshire, the town has long been known as an agricultural community. Increased development around the 1950s saw towns close to the state’s border with Massachusetts become bedroom communities for major cities like Boston.
Traditional-style homes starting in the $400,000s
Danville features some colonials from as early as the 1800s, though most of the town’s options include newer Cape Cods, ranch-style homes and contemporary houses built in the past 25 years. Single-family homes sit on lots ranging from one to 15 acres, many of them divided by dense forests. Properties here typically sell for $400,000 to $800,000. There are also manufactured homes in the Spruce Valley and Cotton Farms communities that usually go for $75,000 to $200,000.
Route 111 connects to I-93 and I-95
Danville is heavily car dependent because of its rural layout, with State Route 111 serving as the main road in and out of town. “You’ve got some really great highway access,” says Naughton. “You’re right in the middle of 111, which gets you to I-93 and I-95.” Commuters can take I-93 south 47 miles to get to Boston and I-95 north 33 miles to get to the Maine border. The closest hospital, Parkland Medical Center, is 12 miles west. The closest airport, Portsmouth International, is 30 miles north.
Extended learning opportunities at Timberlane Regional High
Students may start at Danville Elementary, before going to Timberlane Regional Middle, both of which earned a B-minus from Niche. Timberlane Regional High also gets a B-minus and allows students to complete extended learning opportunities and earn credits outside of the classroom.
Hiking trails, sports facilities and a nearby amusement park
Danville Town Forest takes up much of the north end of town, offering 7 miles of hiking trails. The Clyde Goldthwaite Recreational Facility has a playground, tennis court, basketball court and baseball diamonds. Golfers can head 5 miles south to Granite Fields Golf Club for a public, 18-hole course. Just 5 miles east, there’s swimming and boating access to Great Pond at Kingston State Park. And Canobie Lake is a popular amusement park 12 miles south with over 50 thrill rides.
Shopping and dining in Hampstead, Plaistow
Locals can head 3 miles south to East Hampstead for Hannaford and Walgreens. There are also popular locally owned dining spots like Pasta Loft Restaurant, which has been serving brick oven pizzas in Hampstead since 2003. Additionally, there are big box stores like Walmart 7 miles south in Plaistow.
Events through the Danville Recreation Committee
The Danville Recreation Committee hosts events and community gatherings throughout the year. The town’s biggest celebration, Old Home Day, pays tribute to Danville’s history with historic building tours, a chili cook-off, live music and fireworks. There are also various meetups like their monthly Dungeons and Dragons one shot campaigns held at the Danville Community Center.
Written By
Logan Soter-Reardon
