Amherst, New Hampshire is a picturesque town located in the heart of Hillsborough County, about 10 miles west of downtown Nashua, NH. With a population of a little over 10,000 citizens and an area of 34.8 square miles, Amherst has grown into a suburban community with many recent newcomers and is one of New Hampshire's most desirable places to live.
At one time a county seat, with a long colonial history, Amherst was an important part of New Hampshire commerce until the railroads bypassed the center of town in the 19th century. Many of the historic buildings in the Village of Amherst are well preserved and are the pride and joy of their residents. Fourth of July parades, lighting Christmas tree, and local band concerts still occur on the town common.
Many Amherst residents run small businesses in town, while others work in neighboring Manchester or Nashua, or even commute further south to jobs in Boston Massachussetts. On a good day the commute to Boston is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
A bit of Amherst history
Amherst, NH was first chartered in 1728 as Narragansett No. 3 and later called Souhegan No. 3.
In January, 1760 it was chartered as Amherst and named for General Jeffrey Amherst,
the commander-in-chief of the British forces in America at the time.
Eighteenth century Amherst was much larger than the present town.
By 1803, portions of Amherst had become the neighboring towns of Milford, Merrimack, and Mont Vernon.
Amherst became the first seat of Hillsborough County when the county was formed in 1769.
The central village contained the courthouse, complete with jail, pillory and whipping post.
By 1869, all county government had moved to either Manchester or Nashua. The
courthouse became the Town Hall and the jail was eventually removed.
Horace "Go West, young man" Greeley, founder of the New York Tribune and Republican and candidate for president
in 1872, was born in Amherst in 1811.
His house still stands on Horace Greeley Road.
Super location for prime 127 acre approved 39 lot subdivision. Surrounded by 1000 acres of conservation land. Beautiful views. Ready to start.
Lot: 026-000 LotSize Acres: 127
MLS: 2829428
Colonel Wilkins Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $154,900
Buy now and build your dream home or invest for the future. Walk to the Village Center from this choice lot in established neighborhood of lovely
homes. Convenient commuting location. Great opportunity
to build your home close to the Village Center.
Lot: 23 LotSize Acres: 2.13
MLS: 4099816
Lyndborough Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $109,000
Gorgeous Amherst Buildable lot. 3+/- Acres of lovely pastural land, one mile to the Amherst Green. Subject to final Subdivision & town approvals.
Lot: 86 LotSize Acres: 3
MLS: 4093320
Victoria Ridge, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $205,000
Superb, buildable lots in a developed, subdivision are hard to find. Now available at Victoria Ridge in Amherst, NH is a 2.57 acre lot in a fabulous 9 lot subdivision. Lot 15 is cleared and easily accessible. Victoria Ridge is located minutes from the Amherst schools, golf course, shopping and major highways.
Knight Custom Homes is on site to build your dream custom home. Stop by now for a tour and be in for the holidays!!!
Lot: 15 LotSize Acres: 2.57
MLS: 2697434
HEMLOCK HILL ROAD, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $199,000
Lovely estate lot in desirable Jasper Valley. Treed, natural ponds, walls - views with selective cutting. A rare find!
Lot: 21 LotSize Acres: 14.14
MLS: 4019197
WHITING FARM DRIVE, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $181,000
Amherst¿s Newest Subdivision! Beautiful wooded lots with paved roads. All lots come with approved septic design. Public road ends with large cul-de-sac, these are the best lots to become available for years. Lots come with covenants on square footage and home design. Some lots are on private drives with separate maintenance agreements.
Lot: 006 LotSize Acres: 2.78
MLS: 4019212
WHITING FARM DRIVE, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $185,000
Amherst¿s Newest Subdivision! Beautiful wooded lots with paved roads. All lots come with approved septic design. Public road ends with large cul-de-sac, these are the best lots to become available for years. Lots come with covenants on square footage and home design. Some lots are on private drives with separate maintenance agreements.
Lot: 005 LotSize Acres: 2.17
MLS: 4019070
Whiting Farm Drive, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $181,000
Amherst¿s Newest Subdivision! Beautiful wooded lots with paved roads. All lots come with approved septic design. Public road ends with large cul-de-sac, these are the best lots to become available for years. Lots come with covenants on square footage and home design. Some lots are on private drives with separate maintenance agreements.
Lot: 002 LotSize Acres: 2.42
MLS: 4019081
Whiting Farm Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $189,000
Amherst¿s Newest Subdivision! Beautiful wooded lots with paved roads. All lots come with approved septic design. Public road ends with large cul-de-sac, these are the best lots to become available for years. Lots come with covenants on square footage and home design. Some lots are on private drives with separate maintenance agreements.
Lot: 003 LotSize Acres: 2.24
MLS: 4019058
Whiting Farm Drive, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $185,000
Amherst¿s Newest Subdivision! Beautiful wooded lots with paved roads. All lots come with approved septic design. Public road ends with large cul-de-sac, these are the best lots to become available for years. Lots come with covenants on square footage and home design. Some lots are on private drives with separate maintenance agreements.
Below is a selection of the most recent real estate, homes and property listings for the town of Amherst, NH. For a complete list of Amherst properties for sale click here.
Real Estate Listings for the Town of Amherst
MLS: 4056808
Carriage Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $399,000
The Best of Both Worlds! Premier Village location - antique home filled with charm yet beautifully updated. Gourmet kitchen with corian counters; built-in china cabinets; wall oven; center island; lg.pantry. Spacious Living Rm. open to Dining Rm.- all with gleaming wide pine floors. First floor master suite with double corian sinks; shower; walk-in closet - atriunm door with access to rear deck. Inviting Family Rm. with fireplace and custom built-in, also with rear deck access. There is a 1st floor office/den and two spacious 2nd floor bedrooms. The home also has a terrific side entry mudroom. The house systems have all been updated including central a/c. There is an attached two car garage with storage above and a wonderful tiered rear deck overlooking private timeless gardens.
Style: Cape, Historical District Bedrooms: 3 Total Fin Sqft: 2233 Lot: 000 LotSize Acres: 0.36
MLS: 4047244
THORNTON FERRY ROAD I, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $549,000
Four/five bedroom antique farmhouse situated on 8 acres with an additional 4.5 acre parcel included. A signature Amherst NH property with just under 3500 square feet and offers a wonderful floor plan. The property has been well cared for and is in move in condition. Formal living and dining room, family room with custom built ins & wood burning fireplace, first floor bedroom suite, glorious sunroom with views of back of property, four bathrooms, oversized master suite and spacious kitchen with charming eat in area. This property offers fenced, rolling pastures with a six stall detached barn, heated tack room and upper level hay storage. Conveniently located adjacent to the Historic Amherst Village. Call for your private viewing today...property is easy to show. A quick closing is possible.
Style: Antique, Farmhouse Bedrooms: 5 Total Fin Sqft: 3429 Lot: 006 LotSize Acres: 8
MLS: 4072771
Dodge Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $319,000
Attractive new price in this charming 4 bedroom colonial close to the Amherst Village on a designated scenic section of Dodge Road. Light maple kitchen with island and BRAND NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS opens to roomy fireplaced family room. Beautiful formal dining room with large windows overlooking front porch and lush front yard. Light and bright foyer with hardwood and French doors to living room complete the first floor. upstairs are 4 large bedrooms, including the master with full bath and spacious walk-in closet. Laundry is on second floor along with an abundance of closet space. 2.73 acres offers plenty of space to play and garden. Across the street is Dacquino Forest (conservation land) and nearby is the trail head for the Bicentennial Trail. Welcome home!
Style: Colonial Bedrooms: 4 Total Fin Sqft: 2521 Lot: 083 LotSize Acres: 2.73
MLS: 4095554
Lyndeborough Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $239,000
WOW! PRICE JUST DROPPED TO $239k! A tremendous value close to The Village. This home will charm you from the start. Just a short walk to Amherst Village and loaded with upgrades to enjoy for years to come. Newer furnace, high end rustic hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling in Great Room, central air, finished basement, remodeled kitchen & baths,newer windows and generous bedroom sizes. Set on a private lot with terrific curb appeal. This home is just waiting for you to enjoy.
Style: Colonial Bedrooms: 4 Total Fin Sqft: 2408 Lot: 015 LotSize Acres: 0.86
MLS: 4088600
Middle, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $299,000
A village beauty! Light/bright 3-4 bedrooms,gleaming pine floors,master suite with office and new bath,study or 4th bedroom on first floor,formal dining room with built-ins ,large eat-in kitchen full bath ,large mud room and attached 2 car garage. There is a lovely yard with large tree house and beautiful perennial gardens! this is home!
Style: Antique Bedrooms: 3 Total Fin Sqft: 2422 Lot: 000 LotSize Acres: 0.25
MLS: 4087774
Northfield, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $244,900
Beautiful 3 bedroom Cape with stunning updated eat-in kitchen boasting granite, new appliances and new gleaming hardwood floors. Brand new carpet throughout with new tile in the bathrooms. 1st floor master bedroom with full bath. 2nd floor laundry, large oversized bedrooms with skylights. Beautiful open yard in great location. Minutes to schools and major highways.
Style: Cape Bedrooms: 3 Total Fin Sqft: 1800 Lot: 010 LotSize Acres: 0.8
MLS: 4107083
HORACE GREELEY ROAD, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $299,000
Charming Restored Post & Beam Open Concept Cape. Newer kitchen with butler¿s pantry, first floor master bedroom, newer half bath and laundry room, wonderful bonus room and formal dining room with fireplace. Separate living room area with access to screened porch. Two additional bedrooms and full bath on second floor. Large attached barn and two out buildings. Excellent commuter location with quick access to Route 101.
Style: New Englander Bedrooms: 3 Total Fin Sqft: 2639 Lot: 010 LotSize Acres: 1.84
MLS: 4129064
Christian Hill, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $234,900
Bedrooms: 3 Total Fin Sqft: 1556 Lot: 107004 LotSize Acres: 2.72
MLS: 4129720
Holly Hill Drive, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $315,000
It's hard to beat!!! Great location, great neighborhood, great flowing floor plan and perhaps best of all - all the works been done for you. Truly move-in condition. Updated neutral decor. Terrific eat-in Kitchen. Family and Living rooms with brick fireplaces. Very gracious Dining Rm. Spacious Master suite and updated bath plus three large additional bedrooms. Bonus is a nicely finished lower level with half bath and separate heat zone. You can move in, in time to enjoy a nice private screened porch. Truly not to be missed - this property is a wonderful family home!!
Style: Colonial Bedrooms: 4 Total Fin Sqft: 3002 Lot: 026 LotSize Acres: 1.62
MLS: 4129302
Brook Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $1,800,000
Super location for prime 127 acre approved 39 lot subdivision. Surrounded by 1000 acres of conservation land. Beautiful views. Ready to start.
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Estate properties for sale. To view the entire list of New Hampshire
estate properties click here.
MLS: 4094273
THE FLUME, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $949,900
STATELY BRICK FRONT COLONIAL BUILT BY RON REES, SITUATED ON A 6+ ACRES PRIVATE SETTING. WELCOMING 2 STORY FOYER LEADS TO OVER 67OO SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE. THERE ARE 2 MASTER BEDROOM SUITES, ONE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. OUTSTANDING COOK'S KITCHEN W/PROFESSIONAL STAINLESS STEEL APPLCS, GRANITE COUNTERS, CENTER ISLAND, HARDWOOD FLOORS & LG EATING AREA OVERLOOKING THE WOODED SETTING. FAMILY ROOM WITH 27 FT VAULTED CEILING & FLOOR TO CEILING NATURAL STONE FIREPLACE, WET BAR AND WINE COOLER. CUSTOM CHERRY OFFICE AREA W/INCREDIBLE WOOD DETAILS & A GAS FIREPLACE. FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOMS. 4 SEASON SUN ROOM. 10 FT CEILINGS AND RADIANT HEAT ON 1ST FLR. 2ND FLOOR MASTER SUITE HAS SEE-THRU FIREPLACE, WONDERFUL MASTER BATH W/WHIRPOOL TUB & STEAM SHOWER. 3 MORE LARGE BEDROOMS ON THIS LEVEL. ALSO A BONUS ROOM THAT IS CURRENTLY A HOME THEATRE. MULTIPLE DECKS COMPLIMENT THE WONDERFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD ALONG WITH FLOWER GARDENS AND A FIRE PIT. CHECK OUT THIS MAGNIFICENT HOME W/VIEWS & SO MUCH MORE.
Style: Colonial Bedrooms: 5 Total Fin Sqft: 6764 Lot: 032 LotSize Acres: 6.32
MLS: 4084404
Highland Drive, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $849,000
At last, your chance to own a beautiful hilltop estate, private yet convenient to major roads. 18 rooms, a careful reproduction of Royal Barry Wills, design.
Heated pool overlooking 10 acres (sub dividable into 3 additional lots) with lush landscaping, fields, stone walls and pergola are a few of the amenities. There are 3 working fireplaces, lovely woodwork and so much more.
Style: Colonial, Reproduction Bedrooms: 6 Total Fin Sqft: 5108 Lot: 020 LotSize Acres: 10
MLS: 4058275
Main Street, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $890,000
The Matthias Spalding House, one of Amherst's most stately and historic homes. Steeped in history and full of original antique features, including 10 fireplaces. Enter through the huge front door with original hinges and be impressed by the 39' hallway and soaring staircase which lead to 13 rooms offering formal and informal living spaces for all to enjoy. Beautifully updated and restored, set majestically on 2.8 private acres with detached garage, enormous barn, patios and pool.
Style: Antique, Colonial, Federal, Historical District Bedrooms: 6 Total Fin Sqft: 5594 Lot: 00 LotSize Acres: 2.8
MLS: 4051908
Lyndeborough Road, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $668,000
This magnificant lot backs up to 16ac of wooded common land and Amherst's newest subdivision; Founder's Village. This lot and neighboring subdivision are located only half a mile from the Amherst Village center and minutes to highly rated school, shopping and major highways. The highly respected builder uses only quality products and materials throughout his homes. Build this stunning 4-bedroom Colonial Farmhouse or design your own custom home with their award winning architect. Call today to schedule a tour of the Model home or to walk the available lots. Several to choose from in phase I and II.
Style: Colonial, Farmhouse Bedrooms: 4 Total Fin Sqft: 3174 Lot: 3 LotSize Acres: 1.4
MLS: 4041854
Founder's Way, Amherst ,
NH
Offered at: $697,000
This magnificent home offers a gourmet chiefs kitchen with 36in gas range, wine fridge, ss appliances & 8 ft island. The custom cherry cabinets with granite counter tops are found in the kitchen & in the walk-in pantry. Gleaming hardwood floors on 1st fl & gas fireplace with custom built-ins are found in the family rm. Bead-board & tiled mudrm & half bath. The dining rm boasts crown molding, chair rail and shadow boxing. The mstr spa bath has a cherry dbl vanity, lg walk-in tiled shower & air jet jacuzzi tub. 3 car garage, huge walk-out basement with sliders to the side yard. All 4bedrms & Laundry rm are on the 2nd floor along with a lg bonus room that could be used as 5th bedrm. Circular drive, mahogany decking, stone walls & prof landscaping finish the outside. Plenty of room for a pool. Buy lot 10 and have a dbl lot to really spread out. Half mile to village center & mins to highly rate schools, shopping & major highways. Ready for immed. occupancy or rent it while you build.
Style: Colonial, Farmhouse Bedrooms: 4 Total Fin Sqft: 3700 Lot: 11 LotSize Acres: 1.19
New Hampshire (NH) Real Estate for Sale NH Home and Land Specialist David Hall
Office (603) 672-2727 ext 220 Cell (603) 345-5802 Licensed in the State of New Hampshire
Amherst, New Hampshire is a picturesque town located in the heart of Hillsborough County, about 10 miles west of downtown Nashua, NH. With a population of a little over 10,000 citizens and an area of 34.8 square miles, Amherst has grown into a suburban community with many recent newcomers and is one of New Hampshire's most desirable places to live.
Amherst, NH was first chartered in 1728 as Narragansett No. 3 and later called Souhegan No. 3.
In January, 1760 it was chartered as Amherst and named for General Jeffrey Amherst,
the commander-in-chief of the British forces in America at the time.
Eighteenth century Amherst was much larger than the present town.
By 1803, portions of Amherst had become the neighboring towns of Milford, Merrimack, and Mont Vernon.
