$935,094Average Value$325Average Price per Sq Ft23Homes For Sale
Rural charm and proximity to Nashua and Boston
Hollis is a rural community just west of Nashua with a historic farming culture, winding roads and a desire to keep development at bay. Family farm stands, Fulchino Winery and local businesses create a home-grown atmosphere that clings to a simpler way of life. There is nothing simple, however, about the homes here. Large historic farmhouses and manicured New England estates are tucked into the hillsides or on the edges of generations-old family farmland. Places like Lavoies Farm let people pick their own fruits or berries and have an operating farmstand throughout the warmer months. Those who inherit these acres do what they can to preserve the area’s old-world natural charm and continue to uphold decades of agricultural values. “Hollis is the least populated area, but it’s also the most desired area for developers. But people out there like to keep the farms the way they are,” says Jeremy Furguson, Nashua local and information technology manager of Nashua Coins & Collectibles. Hollis’ central streets include little markets and cafes for gathering or shopping throughout the week. Silver Lake State Park welcomes swimmers and picnickers to its calm beach and still waters.
Roads in the Hollis neighborhood are quiet.
Aerial view of the Hollis neighborhood looking south.
In Hollis, you can find large apple orchards, popular in the autumn months.
In Hollis, you can find wide open farmland dotted with picturesque barns and apple orchards.
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Homes with expansive lots give residents a bit of breathing room
Hollis’ homes are often situated on large lots, either at the cusp of family farmland or within a series of residential neighborhoods with space between neighbors. The community predominantly features a mix of historic farmhouses and modern traditional and Colonial Revival homes. Towering trees line both sides of these winding roads, creating a secluded atmosphere among the fields and forests. Without formal sidewalks, residents may find themselves sharing the road with walkers or cyclists, so maintaining a slow speed limit is important.
Homebuyers can find a series of smaller homes in Cape Cod and mid-century styles, some with wood-burning fireplaces or generous yard space, often costing between $300,000 and $500,000. From there, buyers will find that larger homes will cost between $500,000 and $700,000, including raised-ranch and split-level designs on hilly driveways or Colonial Revivals on tidy lawns.
As prices increase, folks will find family estates in various styles, from contemporary log cabins to early 1800s farmhouses, costing between $700,000 and $900,000. For those seeking new or to-be-built homes near Silver Lake State Park, prices can extend up to $1.5 million. Additionally, available farmland or lots with a few acres make for great beginnings to a custom build. Land for sale may start at about $250,000.
Aerial view of the Hollis neighborhood looking east.
Homes in the Hollis neighborhood are well-maintained and are located on large lots.
Experience the quaint charm of Cape Cod-styled homes in Hollis with cozy designs & gabled roofs.
In Hollis, you can find new builds such as this home, offering large layouts on wooded lots.
Explore luxury living in a quiet neighborhood with these new builds in the town of Hollis.
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Silver Lake State Park offers outdoor fun and aquatic adventures
Silver Lake State Park is famous for its eponymous lake. Angeline Gorham, area resident and owner of Verani Realty with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, says that people from Nashua "often head to Silver Lake or other places in Hollis" when they want to get outside and out of the city proper for a while. The park's beach area has a lot of outdoor recreation opportunities, including camping, cabins and lodges. With pet-friendly trails, hiking trails, fishing spots, canoeing opportunities, snowshoeing and a designated swimming area, the park offers a diverse range of outdoor activities. The Beaver Brook Trail, a multi-use pedestrian trail, meanders through the Beaver Brook Reservation in Hollis, encompassing an extensive 35-mile network. The reservation features trails of varying difficulty, from flat to steep, passing through meadows, trees, ponds, streams and beaver dams. The Beaver Brook Conservation Lands also cater to snowshoers in the winter. Potanipo Pond not only has great views of the changing leaves and rolling hills but is also home to a variety of fish species, including pumpkinseed, yellow perch, largemouth bass and black crappie. Nichols Field has a couple of sports courts and ballfields for community games and after-work leagues, while the Community Memorial Peace Park in town has places to sit among monuments and art.
While in the Hollis neighborhood, enjoy time at The Silver Lake State Park.
Enjoy the outdoors while in the Hollis neighborhood.
Homes dot the shores of Silver Lake, a state park located in the town of Hollis.
Nicols Field in Hollis offers a variety of sports from baseball, tennis and soccer.
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Public and private schools provides Hollis students with quality education
Students can begin their public education at Hollis Upper Elementary School, which has an overall Niche score of an A, before heading to Hollis Brookline Middle, which gets a B-plus. Hollis Brookline High also earns an A and offers dozens of extracurricular programs and sports teams, such as skiing, snowboarding, young writer’s and world language clubs. Hollis also has access to a few private education options, including South Merrimack Christian Academy, which is graded a B-plus on Niche and serves kindergarten through 12th grade. 2nd Nature Academy also serves students from elementary through high school and encourages project-based learning for a more focused approach. It does not have a Niche or Great Schools rating.
Hollis-Brookline High School is located in the Hollis neighborhood.
Hollis-Brookline Junior High School is located in the Hollis neighborhood.
The Hollis Upper Elementary School is located in the Hollis neighborhood.
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Community organizations and events
Because it is a historic farming town with deep community ties, Hollis residents tend to stay updated with one another through town hall meetings and local events. Organizations like the Agricultural Commission or the Old Home Days Committee meet at gathering spaces like the Lawrence Barn Community Center on Depot Road. Old Home Days is a celebration all across New Hampshire for those who returned home after moving away. Those who move to Hollis can get involved by joining the local Rotary Club, historical society or even the Hollis Seniors group for those over the age of 55.
NH-122 and NH-130 provide accessibility
Like Nashua, Hollis is less of a pass-through space and sits right on the pulse of Route 3 – also known as the Everett Turnpike. Getting around in Hollis means driving along slow-moving roads in the landscapes and woodlands along New Hampshire Routes 122 and 130. These crisscrossing roads can help make it easier to keep developers from moving in and cutting through the town. However, those who want to commute 24 miles up to Manchester or the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport must first head east into Nashua to reach Route 3. The same goes for Boston, which is about 50 miles southeast and is much easier to reach via the highway. However, some commuters that head south to Boston or Burlington will park their cars in Lowell and take the train down to avoid morning traffic jams.
Homestyle eateries and authentic cuisine makes up Hollis' culinary scene
Hollis is a neighborhood where homestyle breakfasts and diner lunches are pretty common, and folks like to gather on weekend mornings to chat over coffee. Hollis Country Kitchen is one of the go-to spots for classic American comfort food. Hollis Village Grocery and the Monument Square Market both provide fresh produce and ingredients for at-home cooking. There are also a few restaurants near Brookline, which is just a couple of miles away. For authentic Greek and Italian cuisine, Chrysanthi's serves a wide selection of calzones, pasta and lamb dishes. The Alamo Texas BBQ & Tequila Bar is a must-visit for smoked meats and a spicy atmosphere. Its well-stocked bar features taps shaped like barrels and is a hangout spot for motorcyclists. In nearby Nashua, residents can head to Target, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods. Along the way, folks can stop in at Fulchino's Vineyard for wine and Italian cuisine in the winery's Tuscan-inspired landscape. Just a short drive north is Amherst Street, which has over a dozen big box stores such as Walmart and locally owned grocers like Market Basket and Whole Foods.
Stop in at Crysanthi's, located in the Brookline neighborhood, for local cuisine.
Crysanthi's offers fresh Italian cuisine and is located in the nearby Brookline neighborhood.
Located in the Hollis neighborhood, the Hollis Country Kitchen is open for special occasions.
At Country Kitchen in Hollis, you can find delicious organic offerings for breakfast & lunch.
Monument Square Market is located in the heart of the Hollis offering delicious lunch items.
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Parks in this Area
Mine Falls Park via Coliseum Ave
Bike Trails
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Nashua Dog Park
Dog Park
Events
Mine Falls Trails
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Boating
Silver Lake State Park
David W. Deane Skateboard Park
Skateboard
Lincoln Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Manchester Boston Regional
38 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hollis
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hollis Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hollis, Merrimack sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hollis, Merrimack over the last 12 months is $770,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates in this spacious 5-bedroom home. The first-floor primary suite offers comfort and privacy with its own full bath. The kitchen, featuring a cozy fireplace and ample workspace, is the heart of the home. Entertain in the formal dining room or elegant parlor, complete with fireplace, bar area, and space for a piano. A comfortable sitting
Just Listed! Welcome to your forever home at 35 Fletcher Lane! This colonial style home is anything but cookie cutter! Set on just over two acres, the location is the best of both worlds - close to everything that Route 101 / Amherst has to offer - yet situated on a private residential road. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. As you walk up the front steps you are greeted by a lovely
The gently inclined approach leads to this meticulously updated Colonial perched on 2.14 private acres, offering a perfect blend of seclusion and modern comfort. The first floor showcases extensive renovations completed within the last five years, transforming the most essential living spaces into contemporary havens. The kitchen balances functionality with style, featuring soapstone countertops
Graciously situated on one of Hollis, NH's most desirable 2 acre parcels, this to be built home boasts exceptional craftsmanship throughout. This custom built expanded cape offers the discerning buyer every option. Perfectly positioned atop a hilltop knoll overlooking conservation land and surrounded by heirloom peach tress, this picture perfect setting is located minutes from the Nashua line
Price Improvement!! This new construction Hollis colonial is situated on a 5 acre lot that abuts Beaver Brook conservation land. This home boast 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms along with an expansive family room above the 3 car garage. The first floor includes a 3/4 bath, an office or 5th bedroom, a laundry room, a walk in pantry and an upgraded kitchen with an 8 foot island with quartz countertops
This to be built Hollis colonial boasts 3369 sq ft of living space along with a 3 car attached garage. The first floor provides an open floor plan with the kitchen/dining room open to a large family room with a cathedral ceiling and a gas fireplace. As you enter the home from the garage there is a mud room area as well as a 1/2 bath. The kitchen accomodates a large center island with your choice
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,089
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$144,598
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,773
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
56.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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