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Amherst NH Real Estate & Homes for Sale

33 homes for sale in Amherst NH from $374,900 to $3.79M — single family homes, condos and income properties

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Homes for Sale in Amherst

33 homes for sale right now, straight from the MLS.

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Homes for Sale in Amherst: what is listed right now, from the live PrimeMLS feed — a snapshot of today's inventory, not a valuation.

33
Homes For Sale
$1,178,333
Average Price
$895,000
Median Price
$374,900 – $3,790,000
Price Range
69
Avg. Days On Marketactive listings, so far

Current inventory: Single Family Homes (26) · Condos (6) · Income Properties (1)

Welcome to Amherst

Amherst sits in southern Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, between Milford and Merrimack, with the Souhegan River crossing its southern end and NH Route 101 linking it to Bedford and Manchester. Chartered in 1760 and named for General Jeffery Amherst, it was the county seat until 1866. The town is known for its historic village green, Baboosic Lake and protected land such as Ponemah Bog, so Amherst NH real estate covers both village and woodland settings.

Living in Amherst, NH

The heart of town is Amherst Village, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Amherst Village Historic District, where Franklin Pierce married Jane Means Appleton in a house on the green. Beaver Brook runs through the village on its way to the Souhegan River. Baboosic Lake lies along the eastern border, fed by Joe English Brook, and conservation lands include the Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Hodgman State Forest, the Joe English Reservation and the Peabody Mill Environmental Center. Route 101 crosses town toward Bedford and Milford, Route 101A cuts across the south toward Nashua, and Route 122 starts at the village and heads to Hollis. Clark and Wilkins elementary schools and Amherst Middle School serve the town, and Souhegan High School is jointly owned with Mont Vernon. The Amherst Town Library and Historical Society are in town.

At a Glance

Amherst New Hampshire at a Glance

County
Hillsborough County
ZIP Code
03031
School District
Amherst School District SAU #39
2025 Tax Rate (NH DRA)
$23.98 per $1,000
Area Guide
New Hampshire

Amherst, NH Real Estate Statistics

Computed from the active residential listings in the MLS right now — a live snapshot, not a valuation.

33
Total Homes
3,048
Avg. Size In Sq. Ft.
81
Avg. Age In Years
69
Avg. Days On Market
$374,900
Minimum Price
$3,790,000
Maximum Price
$1,178,333
Average Price
$387
Avg. Price Per Sq. Ft.

Amherst Real Estate Trends

The Amherst real estate market currently counts 33 active listings. Asking prices currently span $374,900 to $3,790,000, with a median of $895,000. This page reads directly from the MLS, so the count and pricing here reflect what's actually for sale today rather than a stale snapshot.

Inventory by Property Type

  • Single Family Homes26(79%)
  • Condos6(18%)
  • Income Properties1(3%)

Listings by Asking Price

  • $300K–$500K2(6%)
  • $500K–$750K10(30%)
  • $750K–$1M7(21%)
  • $1M+14(42%)

Listings by Bedrooms

  • 2 Beds6(18%)
  • 3 Beds6(18%)
  • 4 Beds16(48%)
  • 5+ Beds4(12%)

Amherst Real Estate FAQs

How many homes are for sale in Amherst?

There are 33 active MLS listings for homes in Amherst right now. Asking prices currently run from $374,900 to $3,790,000. This page reads the live feed, so the count changes as homes come on the market and go under contract.

What is the average price of homes in Amherst?

Active listings for homes in Amherst currently average $1,178,333 with a median asking price of $895,000. Averages move with the mix of homes on the market at any moment, so treat them as a snapshot rather than a valuation.

What types of properties are available in Amherst?

The homes for sale in Amherst right now break down as: single family homes (26), condos (6), income properties (1). Use the filters on the listings on this page to narrow to the kind of property you want.

How long have homes in Amherst been on the market?

The active listings in Amherst have been on the market for an average of 69 days so far. Well-priced homes move faster than that average, so if you are watching this market it pays to see new listings the day they appear.

How can I see new homes in Amherst before anyone else?

Use the Get Alerts button at the top of this page — it saves exactly this search and emails you when a matching listing hits the MLS. Or contact our local team and tell us what you're looking for; we watch this market every day.

What is the Amherst NH ZIP code?

Amherst, NH uses ZIP code 03031. The town is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

What is the Amherst NH property tax rate?

Amherst's 2025 total property tax rate is $23.98 per $1,000 of assessed value (municipal, county, local and state education combined), per the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. Village or water districts can add to it, and the bill depends on the assessed value, not the sale price.

Where is Amherst, NH?

Amherst is in southern Hillsborough County. It borders Bedford to the northeast, Merrimack to the east, Hollis to the south, Milford to the southwest, Mont Vernon to the west and New Boston to the northwest. NH Route 101 runs northeast to Bedford and Manchester, and Route 101A crosses the south toward Nashua.

Are there lakes in Amherst, NH?

Yes. Baboosic Lake lies along Amherst's eastern border, fed by Joe English Brook and draining east through Baboosic Brook to the Merrimack. The Souhegan River passes through the south of town, and Beaver Brook runs through the main village. The whole town sits within the Merrimack River watershed.

What is Amherst, NH known for?

Amherst is known for its village green and the Amherst Village Historic District, its early role as Hillsborough County's seat from 1770 to 1866, and its conserved land, including Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Hodgman State Forest and the Joe English Reservation. Future president Franklin Pierce studied law and married in Amherst.

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