Hillsboro
State forests, lakes, parks, trails and the Contoocook River
Hillsboro has a lot to offer for those who enjoy the outdoors. “There are a couple of lakes here, like Franklin Pierce Lake which has a town beach, so there, and at Highland Lake, you can swim. There’s also the Franklin Pierce Homestead historical site,” says Susan Roemer, a Realtor with The Masiello Group with Better Homes and Gardens and a West Concord resident. Franklin Pierce was the 14th president of the United States, and visitors can see where he lived until 1843.Golfers can play nine holes at Angus Lea Golf Course, while hikers can explore the Contoocook River Walk or the Monadnock Rail Trail, both of which follow the river’s edge. Families can spend time near Main Street at several small parks, such as Butler Park by the Hillsborough Historical Society and Kemp Park near the river. Grimes Field has tennis courts and ballfields for after-work or summertime leagues.
Hillsboro is also about 20 minutes away from Pats Peak Ski Area to the north and the Crotched Mountain ski resort to the south.
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Housing can range from A-frame cabins to large Colonial revivals
Buyers can find an assortment of A-frame cabins, modest Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals at the $200,000 to $350,000 price range. These homes often have smaller yards but spacious porches, patios and decks that overlook the woods. “Generally speaking, you’ll find [housing] prices a little less here than if you’re heading east to Concord,” Boucher says. At that price, there is also a selection of chalets in the Emerald Lake Village community, which surrounds Gould Pond.Between $400,000 and $500,000, buyers will find ranch-style homes raised on hilly driveways, as well as larger Colonials and updated cabins. There are also several newer constructions in the Bible Hill Development of Hillsborough, which have traditional elements, two-car garages and can reach closer to 2,000 square feet for interiors. At this price, there are also a few waterfront chalets with beach access, which were built in the 1970s.
Residences between $600,000 and $700,000 include stately homes on Franklin Pierce Lake, completely renovated Gould Pond waterfront cabins and contemporary ranch-style homes on top of nearby mountains.
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Main Street shops and restaurants near the Contoocook River
Hillsboro’s Main Street, also known as Henniker Street, is the area’s central hub. It is home to a mixture of chain restaurants, locally owned small businesses and attractions like Angus Lea Golf Course and the nearby Contoocook River Walk. With hilly roads, church steeples, pubs and ice cream parlors in antique buildings, Main Street gives off a classic New England atmosphere.Folks can sit outside the Ice Cream Bar with a two-scoop waffle cone or chocolate strawberry shake. The Village Art Cafe at Dancing Wind Studio is an artsy place to get a cup of coffee and a scone or buy locally created art. Tooky Mills Pub serves American comfort food like burgers, fish and ribs on its open-air deck, where people gather to listen to local bands play live music.
Little spots like Family Dollar, Dollar General and Tetal Food Mart make up a majority of the convenience stores around town, but for longer shopping trips, Shaw’s is on the western end of Main Street right before Route 202.
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Weekly and annual community events in Hillsboro
The Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce lists dozens of events on its website calendar, showcasing all the community gatherings that happen throughout the year. There are weekly events like karaoke nights and trivia at The American Legion and the Hillsborough Farmer’s Market which takes place on Saturdays throughout the warmer months of the year. Annual events include a Halloween trunk-or-treat, a UTV ride through the mountains, golf tournaments, car shows and locals even head north to the annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival.Hillsboro Deering Cooperative School District public schools
Students in Hillsboro study within the Hillsboro Deering Cooperative School District, which scores an overall C-plus grade on Niche. Starting with Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School, also rated a C-plus, students can take advantage of smaller school populations for a more hands-on and personalized education. Hillsboro-Deering Middle School is rated a C-minus, and Hillsboro-Deering High School is graded a C-plus.All three schools are on the same large campus off School Street and Hillcat Drive. The campus features a large play area and several sports fields. The school system also buses students from all over the area, making it easier for families living in more rural locations to send their children to school.
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Driving along US Route 202 and I-89
Like in most towns west of Concord, there are no public bus lines, and most people drive. For those who commute, Concord is about 24 miles east via Route 9 and Interstate 89 or 26 miles east via Route 202. Locals can also head down to Manchester by taking Route 149 about 28 miles into the city. On this route, drivers can reach Manchester and its regional airport in about 50 minutes. The nearest hospital is Concord Hospital, about 23 miles east, outside the city.
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Shelby Sullivan
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Peg Walsh
Peg Walsh
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
(844) 614-0494
81 Total Sales
4 in Hillsboro
$232K - $975K Price Range
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Kerry Raymond
Kerry Raymond
Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH
(888) 302-6471
53 Total Sales
1 in Hillsboro
$250,000 Price
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Camille Craffey
Camille Craffey
Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
(603) 803-4945
46 Total Sales
2 in Hillsboro
$440,000 Price Range
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Darcy Mantel
Darcy Mantel
Responds QuicklyBHHS Verani Concord
(877) 760-3659
78 Total Sales
1 in Hillsboro
$410,000 Price
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Shane Lampinen
Shane Lampinen
Broadvest Real Estate Group
(351) 208-2790
53 Total Sales
1 in Hillsboro
$62,500 Price
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Amy Jones
Amy Jones
The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC
(877) 731-4103
31 Total Sales
3 in Hillsboro
$285K - $375K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lafayette Park
Lafayette Park
Simpson Park
Black Brook Park
Grimes Field
Pillsbury State Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hillsboro | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillsboro Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillsboro, Hillsborough sell after 97 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillsboro, Hillsborough over the last 12 months is $425,746, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$595,000
Median Sale Price
$425,746
Median Single Family Sale Price
$590,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$984,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$392,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$304
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,938
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,736
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,365
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
969
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,344
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 210am - 12pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,200 - $1,450 per month
- Hillsborough Heights Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 605+ Sq Ft
- 219 W Main St
- Hillsborough, NH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,154
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,990
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,578
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
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