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A commuter town with rural homes and a community feel
Located between Andover and Boscawen, Salisbury is a rural town with a few shops and a lot of outdoor attractions. “Salisbury is very much a commuter town on the Route 4 corridor west of Concord,” says Ty Morris, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Lifestyle, a longtime local and chairman of the board for the local newspaper, The Beacon. “Within 45 minutes you can reach the Concord region, Lake Sunapee, the Upper Valley or the Lakes Region.” The town has one local school, Salisbury Elementary, but middle and high school students often transition to campuses in nearby Penacook. The town’s agricultural atmosphere is boosted by its historic farmhouses, nearby sugar shacks, 1-acre victory gardens and small hobby farms. Residents often come here to live on large acres of land and still have access to Concord. The CAP Index Score for Salisbury is 1 out of 10, which is significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Salisbury town offices can be found in a neat row along Old Country Road.
Farms and orchards dating to the 1700's can be found all over Salisbury.
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Historic New England homes in Salisbury
A few Salisbury homes date back to the 1700s, so it's common to find historic colonial farmhouses or former hotels and taverns that are hidden on wooded lots. Most have been updated with luxury or modern elements, but others may need some attention to bring them up to standard. “The average housing price around here is roughly $400,000 to $450,000. They’re often built for families with three or more bedrooms, a big garage and lots of room to play,” Morris says. These historic homes can cost between $250,000 and $550,000, depending on acreage and the house’s level of updates.
Residences that were built between 1950 and 1990 consist of secluded split-levels, smaller ranch-style homes and cottages on Tucker Pond. These single-family homes often run between $350,000 and $550,000. Residences built in the 2020s include new traditional homes with Colonial aesthetics, such as flat facades and symmetrical windows, and often have large yards and plenty of garage space. These houses can cost between $550,000 and $750,000.
Historic farmhouses can be found along the outskirts of Salisbury.
Colonials dating back to the mid 1700's can be seen throughout Salisbury.
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Old Turnpike Road shops, sugar shacks and vineyards
Out on Old Turnpike Road, Salisbury’s major thoroughfare, lies the Barn Store of New England. This large grain and farm store has an assortment of clothes, tools, supplies and a few groceries and products. Those who live on rural lots and take care of livestock or crops can benefit from the store’s wide selection. The store even has a small eatery called The Grainbox Restaurant, which serves huge breakfasts and hearty burgers. There are also gallons of milk and cuts of fresh beef for sale in its fridges.
Other than the Crossroads Country Store gas station, the rest of Old Turnpike Road in Salisbury consists of the local post office, library, church and the Salisbury Historical Society. For longer shopping trips, Salisbury residents can head up to Franklin or down to Penacook to reach large stores like Market Basket or Hannaford.
“A great new up-and-coming business, which is great to see in a small town, is the Black Bear Vineyard. In the last couple of years, they’ve been able to grow. They now host several wine events and a concert series,” Morris says. The vineyard is located on the northwest side of town and has great views of the New Hampshire landscape.
The Barn Store of New England in Salisbury is a one stop shop for almost all your needs.
Salisbury has enjoyed shopping at the Crossroads Country Store since 1850.
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Community events and seasonal gatherings
As the seasons change, multiple events and opportunities to harvest berries and crops at local farms make for special afternoons out. “Maple Weekend is so fun because within 20 minutes of Salisbury you’ve got maybe five or six sugar shacks that you can visit. My personal favorite is Trail Side Sugar House,” Morris says. “Another fun thing to do in the autumn is apple picking. We’ve got a lot of apple orchards like Meadow Ledge Farm which is about 25 minutes away.”
Mt. Kearsarge is in Salisbury's backyard
Mt. Kearsarge State Forest Park is located on the west side of Salisbury. The state park is famous for its hiking trails that lead to the summit, which has seemingly endless views of the New Hampshire landscape and nearby lakes and ponds. Within the same mountain range is Rollins State Park and Winslow State Park, which also have trails and plenty of photo opportunities of their own.
Closer to home, the Maplewood Recreation Fields are right next to Maplewood Cemetery. The fields have a playground and a ballfield that is used for little league teams and after-work games.
When its cold outside, locals can head to the Salisbury Free Library, which was founded in 1898. Along with plenty of books and free resources, the library has a 3D printer and hosts small events like yoga, used book sales and local expert workshops for seed saving and arts and crafts.
Stop into the Salisbury Free Library to look or a new book.
Mount Kearsarge serves up adventure and heritage to the Salisbury.
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Enjoy the well maintained runs at Raggerd Mountain near Salisbury.
Merrimack Valley Public Schools
Salisbury falls within the Merrimack Valley School District, which is graded an overall C on Niche. Salisbury Elementary School, which is rated a B-minus, is right in town and offers both Spanish and French for world language learning. In nearby Penacook are the campuses for Merrimack Valley Middle and Merrimack Valley High. The middle school is also rated a B and offers multiple sports options like track, field hockey and soccer.
Many local schools in rural New Hampshire also like to offer Ski Day Fridays, which is a program where students and parent chaperones take to the slopes at local ski resorts and mountains. Ragged Mountain Resort, the area’s closest ski mountain, is a privately-owned local spot with warm ski lodges and craft beer on tap for the parents. Students spend the day out on the mountain until the afternoon, and then get to play and hang out with their friends and parents until the evening.
Commutes to Concord and getting around in rural New Hampshire
Salisbury’s proximity to Route 4 makes it a convenient town with access to city amenities. But that doesn’t mean the route is loud or too busy. “Route 4 is the only area I’d refer to as ‘heavy traffic,’ but mostly this area is pretty secluded. Most lots have at least two acres, so you can’t really hear traffic noise – or your neighbors,” Morris says. Salisbury is about 17 miles from Concord, which drivers can reach in about 25 minutes, making it a reasonable commute for those who work in the city. Concord is the state capital, and home to the area’s major medical center, Concord Hospital. Salisbury is also about 1 hour from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Drivers can take Route 140 East to reach Lake Winnipesaukee and its surrounding attractions and shops in Wolfeboro.
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