Amherst, New Hampshire

Centered around the beautiful village green at its center, Amherst, New Hampshire is a quiet bedroom community with just under 12,000 residents with most of its commercial and retail businesses located on Route 101A. Set along the Souhegan River, Amherst contains the Chapel Museum, the Wigwam Museum and countless colonial homes.  Amherst children attend the highly credited SAU 39 school district which includes the Clark and Wilkins Elementary Schools, Amherst Middle School and the award-winning Souhegan High School (along with students from nearby Mont Vernon).

In addition to several historical sites and museums, Amherst is home to the Amherst Country Club, the Souhegan Woods Golf Course and the smaller Buckmeadow Golf Club. Also located in beautiful Amherst is Baboosic Lake. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are allowed on this quiet, 222 acre lake. Many antique shops and flea markets dot the surrounding area of Amherst.

Firmly rooted in agriculture, Amherst, New Hampshire was first established in 1728 as Narragansett No. 3, and later as Souhegan No. 3.  In 1760 the town was chartered as Amherst after General Jeffrey Amherst, a British commander at the time.  Over the next 75 years, the large town of Amherst was made smaller through land grants offered to create other towns such as Merrimack, Milford and Mont Vernon.  In 1769 Amherst became the first seat of Hillsborough County and contained the courthouse, jail and even the whipping post.  By 1879 offices governing the county had been relocated to Manchester or Nashua and the courthouse was relegated to becoming the Amherst town hall.  Horace Greeley, founder of the New York Tribune was born in Amherst in 1811.  A state historic marker designates his home which still stands today.

The village green of Amherst is the most notable landmark in town. The area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and also is protected by a local historic district. The town center is filled with colonial homes.

Amherst New Hampshire has grown a great deal over the past few decades and school enrollment has been a hot-button issue of late.  Many options are being offered in an effort to accept a larger student enrollment while maintaining the high standards of learning that the school district is known for. Currently, students attend the Clark Elementary School from kindergarten to first grade then Wilkins Elementary from second grade to fourth.  Amherst Middle School houses grades five through eight and Souhegan High School maintains grades nine through twelve (which includes students from neighboring Mont Vernon).  Souhegan High School uses the Coalition of Essential Schools curriculum which involves a less structured student workload that encourages student independence.  From the words of their mission statement: "Souhegan High School aspires to be a community of learners born of respect, trust and courage."  Their awards include: 1994 NH Secondary School of the Year, 1995 NH Secondary Principal of the Year and 1996 Redbook Magazine's "Best in New Hampshire"

Wilkins Elementary School(k-1)
Clark Elementary School (2-5)
    Gerard St. Amand, Principal
    Brenda Martucci, Assistant Principal
    Meg Trainor, Assistant Principal
    (603) 673-4411
    (603) 673-2343

Amherst Middle School (6-8)
    Porter Dodge, Principal
    Deb Martel, Assistant Principal
    (603) 673-8944

Souhegan High School (9-12)
    Scott Prescott, Principal
    Edward Houlihan, Dean of Students
    (603) 673-8786

If you're considering buying a home in historic Amherst, New Hampshire, give Jim Miller Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage a call at (603) 801-3987.  We've done all the hard work, now let us show you why purchasing a home in Amherst, New Hampshire will be the best decision you've ever made.

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One Of A Kind, Magnificent Property. Elevated 1.4 Acres...

$1,050,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 5 ba, 3,000 ft² Residential
Price:
$1,050,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
5
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
2750134
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One Of A Kind, Magnificent Property. Elevated 1.4 Acres Wtih 600' Of Waterfront. Sunrise & Sunset Views From Every Room Of The Main And Guest House. Private Sandy Beach, Docks, Boat Hoist, Boat House, Koi Pond, Granite & Stone Walls, Waterfalls & Decks....

New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On...

$1,050,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 5,204 ft² Residential
Price:
$1,050,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4148347
Photo of Listing #4148347
New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On A Large Wide Lot In Phase Ii. Many Other Plans To Choose From Or Meet With The Award Winning Architect To Design Your Own Custom Home. Several Other Lots To Choose From In Phase I And Ii. Schedule A...

New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On...

$999,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 5,125 ft² Residential
Price:
$999,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4148350
Photo of Listing #4148350
New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On A Large Corner Lot With Seasonal Views In Phase Ii. Many Other Plans To Choose From Or Meet With The Award Winning Architect To Design Your Own Custom Home. Several Other Lots To Choose From In Phase...

Fabulous Colonial Updated Throughout In Prestigious...

$950,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 4,950 ft² Residential
Price:
$950,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4147247
Photo of Listing #4147247
Fabulous Colonial Updated Throughout In Prestigious Amherst Hills. State Of The Art Kitchen; Wood Mode Cabinets, Commercial Wolf Stove, Sub Zero, Wine Refrig.

Stately Brick Front Colonial Built By Ron Rees, Situated...

$949,900
Amherst, NH
5 br, 5 ba, 6,764 ft² Residential
Price:
$949,900
City:
Amherst
Beds:
5
Baths:
5
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4094273
Photo of Listing #4094273
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...

New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On...

$910,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 4,375 ft² Residential
Price:
$910,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4148340
Photo of Listing #4148340
New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On A Large Corner Lot With Seasonal Views In Phase Ii. Many Other Plans To Choose From Or Meet With The Award Winning Architect To Design Your Own Custom Home. Several Other Lots To Choose From In Phase...

This Wonderful Antique Home Sits High Atop Scenic Green...

$899,000
Amherst, NH
6 br, 4 ba, 4,834 ft² Residential
Price:
$899,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
6
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4134660
Photo of Listing #4134660
This Wonderful Antique Home Sits High Atop Scenic Green Road, One Of Amherst's Most Desirable Locations. Recent Renovations Include Professional, Eat-in Kitchen With Sub-zero And Thermador Appliances, Granite Counter Tops, Huge Fireplace, Butler's Pantry...

Handsome Four Square Colonial, Standing Solidly On...

$889,000
Amherst, NH
6 br, 4 ba, 6,328 ft² Residential
Price:
$889,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
6
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4155622
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Handsome Four Square Colonial, Standing Solidly On Hewed Granite Blocks, One Of Amherst's Oldest Homes. In The 1700's A Regular Stage Coach Stop, Now A Convenient Amherst Location Close To Schools, Shopping And Commuter Routes. 14 Rooms, 6 Bedrooms, 4...

Think Of The Potential: 45 Acres In Desirable Amherst...

$850,000
Amherst, NH
2 br, 1 ba, 1,499 ft² Residential
Price:
$850,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4147825
Photo of Listing #4147825
Think Of The Potential: 45 Acres In Desirable Amherst With Over 1200' Frontage On Rte 101! (~20,000 Vehicles/day.) Includes New Englander, Post And Beam Barn (~30x40) And Smaller Outbuilding. Small Pond (~20' Diameter.) Abuts Conservation Land ("amherst's...

At Last, Your Chance To Own A Beautiful Hilltop Estate,...

$849,000
Amherst, NH
6 br, 4 ba, 5,108 ft² Residential
Price:
$849,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
6
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4084404
Photo of Listing #4084404
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,...

New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On...

$839,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 4,219 ft² Residential
Price:
$839,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4148351
Photo of Listing #4148351
New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On Founder's Way In Phase I. Many Other Plans To Choose From Or Meet With The Award Winning Architect To Design Your Own Custom Home. Several Other Lots To Choose From In Phase I And Ii. Schedule A Showing...

Custom Builder's Own Home,located In Prestigious High...

$829,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 4,400 ft² Residential
Price:
$829,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4109470
Photo of Listing #4109470
Custom Builder's Own Home,located In Prestigious High Meadow Farm. Built In 2008,this Classic Design Features Energy Efficient Technology Combined With Extraordinary Craftsmanship! Beautiful 3 Acre Lot W/stream,hardwoods,stonewalls & Plenty Of Private...

Unmatched In Quality And Impeccably Styled, This Stunning...

$799,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 5 ba, 4,768 ft² Residential
Price:
$799,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
5
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4131512
Photo of Listing #4131512
Unmatched In Quality And Impeccably Styled, This Stunning Craftsman Style 4 Bedroom, 4-1/2 Bath Home Is Well Sited On A 6.42 Acre Lot And Abuts 93 Acres Of Conservation Land. The Open Concept First Floor Has A True Cooks Kitchen With A Six Burner Viking...

Stunning Colonial Style Home In A Cul-de-sac Neighborhood...

$749,900
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 3,928 ft² Residential
Price:
$749,900
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4137875
Photo of Listing #4137875
Stunning Colonial Style Home In A Cul-de-sac Neighborhood Bordering The Amherst Middle And Souhegan High Schools. Private Office, Formal Rooms, Exquisite Kitchen With A Breakfast Nook & Open To The Family Room. Gorgeous Sunroom, Patio, Granite Lamposts...

This Magnificent Home Offers A Gourmet Chiefs Kitchen...

$697,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 3,700 ft² Residential
Price:
$697,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4041854
Photo of Listing #4041854
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...

-victoria Ridge In Amherst, Nh Has Just Released Another...

$675,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 3,200 ft² Residential
Price:
$675,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4084915
Photo of Listing #4084915
-victoria Ridge In Amherst, Nh Has Just Released Another Gorgeous 4 Acre Lot For A Custom Built Home. This Fabulous, Subdivision Has 9 Picturesque Lots Of Which 2 Have Sold Homes And One Features The Model Which Is Complete And Available. This Custom...

This Fabulous Contemporary Cape Will Impress You With...

$674,999
Amherst, NH
4 br, 5 ba, 5,467 ft² Residential
Price:
$674,999
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
5
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4153920
Photo of Listing #4153920
This Fabulous Contemporary Cape Will Impress You With Its Unique Blend Of Comfort And Sophistication. The North Amherst Farms Setting Provides Superb Sunrise To Sunset Views Of Distant Hills From Most Every Room.the Grand Foyer Entrance Welcomes With...

Choose From Several House Plans Or Bring Your Own To...

$668,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 3,174 ft² Residential
Price:
$668,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4051908
Photo of Listing #4051908
Choose From Several House Plans Or Bring Your Own To Be Built On This Magnificent Lot That Backs Up To 16ac Of Wooded Common Land In Amherst's Newest Subdivision; Founder's Village. This Lot And Neighboring Subdivision Are Located Only Half A Mile From...

New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On...

$665,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 2,959 ft² Residential
Price:
$665,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4148345
Photo of Listing #4148345
New Construction To Be Built In Founder's Village On A Large Flat Private Lot In Phase I. Many Other Plans To Choose From Or Meet With The Award Winning Architect To Design Your Own Custom Home. Several Other Lots To Choose From In Phase I And Ii. Schedule...

Looking For Privacy? Fantastic Views? Subdivision Potential?...

$659,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 3,004 ft² Residential
Price:
$659,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4137562
Photo of Listing #4137562
Looking For Privacy? Fantastic Views? Subdivision Potential? This Property Has All That And More. Original Owners Of This Property Have Beautifully Maintained, Upgraded And Expanded Over The Years To Include Clearing The Land Opening Breath Taking Mountain...

Wonderful Custom Built Colonial In One Of Amherst's...

$650,000
Amherst, NH
5 br, 7 ba, 5,377 ft² Residential
Price:
$650,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
5
Baths:
7
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4149364
Photo of Listing #4149364
Wonderful Custom Built Colonial In One Of Amherst's Most Sought After Executive Neighborhoods. Private Setting On 5.75 Acres Abutting Conservation Land. Fabulous Gourmet Kitchen With Granite Counters Large Walk In Pantry Sub-zero And Cherry Cabinets Open...

Beautiful Colonial With Wonderful Curb Appeal On Designated...

$649,900
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 4,859 ft² Residential
Price:
$649,900
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4153772
Photo of Listing #4153772
Beautiful Colonial With Wonderful Curb Appeal On Designated Scenic Green Road. Large Addition With Master Bedroom Suite, Family Room And Mud Room. Front To Back Formal Living Room With Fireplace, Lovely Eat In Kitchen, First Floor Laundry And Great Screened...

Elegant Leighten Custom Built Well Beyond Expectations....

$613,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 4,202 ft² Residential
Price:
$613,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4143173
Photo of Listing #4143173
Elegant Leighten Custom Built Well Beyond Expectations. All Four Levels Filled With Light And Beautiful Details: Built-ins, Triple Crown Moldings, Coffered & Trey Ceilings, Transom Light, 2 Large Foyers, Tons Of Storage, Fantastic Basement, 2 Bdrms W/own...

The Best Deal In Amherst,nh Is 13 Victoria Ridge. Come...

$599,900
Amherst, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 3,292 ft² Residential
Price:
$599,900
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4092546
Photo of Listing #4092546
The Best Deal In Amherst,nh Is 13 Victoria Ridge. Come Visit One Of Amherst¿s Newest Subdivisions Featuring Cst Built,luxurious Homes.the Fabulous Model Home Has Just Been Reduced By $40,000 & Is Now Being Offered At $599,900. This Property Is Surrounded...

Here¿s Your Opportunity To Live In A Lovely Boutin...

$599,000
Amherst, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 4,510 ft² Residential
Price:
$599,000
City:
Amherst
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4152246
Photo of Listing #4152246
Here¿s Your Opportunity To Live In A Lovely Boutin Built Home With Lots Of Wonderful Details: Extensive Crown Molding, Chair Rails, Raised Paneling And Solid Wood Doors. Gracious Living And Dining Room With Hardwood Floors, Large Kitchen With New Granite...

 

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