Nelson, New HampshireWhen it comes to small towns within the Granite State, they don’t come much smaller than Nelson, New Hampshire. With a population of less than 700 people, Nelson ranks as one the smallest incorporated towns in the state. Small in size, but big on charm and hospitality, Nelson residents love their little hamlet and wouldn’t have it any other way. One big, happy family, Nelson will welcome you into the fold as soon as you sign the closing papers on your new home. Originally, the area to eventually become Nelson was designated “Monadnock #6”, sixth in a line of towns designed to protect Colonial New Hampshire against attacks from Native Americans in the region. Renamed Packersfield in 1774, after Thomas Packer, High Sheriff of Portsmouth, the name was not well-received. After a failed petition to change the name to Sullivan in 1777, a part of the town was combined with a part from Gilsum and another part from Keene to create the separate town of Sullivan in 1786. The name of Packerfield stayed until it was finally renamed Nelson in 1814, after Lord Horatio Nelson, an English war hero who died in the British war against Napoleon. Nelson was one of the towns fortunate enough to be located near several rivers and streams, so in addition to agriculture, the town was able to develop a manufacturing industry. The town’s village, also called Munsonville, held many manufacturing operations including the LJ Colony Chair Company, which produced upwards of 30,000 chairs each year. At one point, the village had over 1000 homes and ten school districts. Since the passing of this heyday, Nelson’s population has dropped dramatically and the town has become more of a seasonal retreat. The perfect spot to relax your vacation away, many visitors wind up buying a home in Nelson and staying forever. The sights, the sounds and the people are what make Nelson such an attractive community of which to become a part. And the town’s location makes it a quick and easy drive to nearby Keene, a college-town that can provide just about anything Nelson residents would need. Nelson is a part of SAU #29 and educates resident students from kindergarten through the sixth grade. All other Nelson students attend the Keene Middle School and the Keene High School, both in, of course, Keene. Due to Nelson’s minute student body, there are no plans to construct additional schools in town. If getting away from it all is your main goal in buying a new home, Nelson, NH, just may be the perfect fit. Quiet streets with little traffic, friendly people who know your name and the comforting country atmosphere makes Nelson as near to perfect as you’re likely to find. If you feel the same, you should call Jim Miller Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at (603) 801-3987. Jim knows Nelson and all the other wonderful communities within the Granite State. Come join the family and make your next move a move to New Hampshire. Nelson School (k-5) Keene Middle School (6-8) Keene High School (9-12) Current Nelson New Hampshire Real Estate MLS Listings for Single Family Homes
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Spectacular Home And Abutting Rental Home/guest House...
$1,499,000
Nelson, NH
3 br, 3 ba, 2,816 ft² Residential
Spectacular Home And Abutting Rental Home/guest House On Gorgeous Granite Lake! Long, Deep Water Frontage On One Of The Regions Clearest Lakes. The Quality Of The Products In The Home Are Of The Highest Standards. Beautiful Post And Beam Structure With...
A Beloved Family Gathering Place Since 1929,this High...
$350,000
Nelson, NH
2 br, 1 ba, 1,512 ft² Residential
A Beloved Family Gathering Place Since 1929,this High Elevation Property Is An Original Homestead Dating Back Over 200 Years. The Cozy, Charming Main House Features A View South To Mt. Monadnock And North To Distant Mts. Across Open Fields. Space For...
Total Seclusion. Views To The West Of Vermont Hills....
$320,000
Nelson, NH
3 br, 2 ba, 2,930 ft² Residential
Total Seclusion. Views To The West Of Vermont Hills. New Post And Beam Barn 40 X 30. Great Room Added In 1997 Is Post And Beam With Insulated Panels. Cobble Stone Fireplace In Great Room. Great Room Has 2 Levels. Plenty Of Room For Family Gatherings....
Beautiful And Historic Farmhouse With Deeded Lake Rights...
$275,000
Nelson, NH
5 br, 3 ba, 3,100 ft² Residential
Beautiful And Historic Farmhouse With Deeded Lake Rights To Granite Lake. Wonderful Period Details And Modern Amenities. Just Wait Until Spring And Summer As You Stroll The Grounds Picking Blueberries And Raspberries.
This Is A Must-see.
Owner Has Relocated And Is Encouraging Offers! Traditional...
$259,900
Nelson, NH
2 br, 1 ba, 1,478 ft² Residential
Owner Has Relocated And Is Encouraging Offers! Traditional New England Waterfront Property Perfectly Sited On Over 16 Acres With Southern Exposure And Views Of The Water From Most Windows! This Renovated Home Boasts Wood Floors, Three Fireplaces, Wood...
Lovely Country Setting That Is 4 Miles To Granite Lake...
$229,900
Nelson, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 2,352 ft² Residential
Lovely Country Setting That Is 4 Miles To Granite Lake And Many Fishing Ponds. Enjoy Nature And A Small Town Setting In Quaint Nelson, Nh. Watch The Sunset While Relaxing On Your Farmers Porch. Open Yard With The Sounds Of Bailey Brook. Open Concept...
This Nice 5 Acres Corner Lot On A Private Country Road...
$163,000
Nelson, NH
3 br, 2 ba, 2,434 ft² Residential
This Nice 5 Acres Corner Lot On A Private Country Road In Nelson Offers Long Range Views And Open Fields. Built As A Post And Beam Design, The House Has Great Living Space But Does Need Finishing Touches Especially Upstairs. The Exposed Beam And Wood...
Antique Farm House With Attached Barn. This Is A Fixer...
$99,900
Nelson, NH
, 2 ba, 1,250 ft² Residential
Antique Farm House With Attached Barn. This Is A Fixer Upper That Is Worth The Effort. A Little Tlc Will Make This A Great Investment Property Or 1st Home. The Septic, Well, And Electric Have All Ready Been Updated. Only 11 Miles To Keene, Walking Distance...
Open Concept Ranch/manufactured Home, Close To The...
$95,000
Nelson, NH
3 br, 2 ba, 1,080 ft² Residential
Open Concept Ranch/manufactured Home, Close To The Harrisville Town Line. Kit With Large Lr Pass Through, All Appliances, Laundry Nook, Full Ba W/skylight, Good Closets, Vaulted Ceilings. Immaculate, With Many Recent Upgrades: New Roof, New Front Porch,...
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