Forest Ridge

Forest Ridge

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Forest Ridge — Lincoln, NH

Forest Ridge condos for sale in Lincoln NH sit in one of the corridor's most complete self-contained communities: a wooded residential neighborhood of condos and townhomes on the hillside above town, with its own clubhouse campus and a shuttle to Loon Mountain. Where some Lincoln associations are a cluster of buildings and a parking lot, Forest Ridge feels like a neighborhood — winding roads under the trees, a mix of unit styles, and amenities that carry all four seasons.

Amenities That Actually Get Used

The Forest Ridge clubhouse anchors the community with an indoor pool, an exercise room and game rooms; outside, a heated seasonal pool, tennis and pickleball courts and a picnic area cover the summer. In winter, the association's shuttle bus runs to Loon Mountain, taking the parking scramble out of a ski day. It's the amenity set that matters most to families: after a morning on the mountain or the Franconia Notch trails, the kids swim while dinner plans get made.

The Location

Forest Ridge sits minutes from downtown Lincoln — restaurant row, the RiverWalk village, groceries and the I-93 exit — with Loon's base area a short drive or shuttle ride east and the Kancamagus Highway's trailheads beyond it. Franconia Notch State Park (the Flume Gorge, the Basin, Cannon) is ten minutes north; Boston is about two hours. It's the practical sweet spot: close enough to everything, but tucked away from the Route 112 bustle.

Who Buys at Forest Ridge

The community draws ski families wanting more space than a base-area flat, four-season second-home owners, and rental investors who like the amenity package's off-season pull. A note for searchers: the MLS carries this community under both "Forest Ridge" and "Forest Ridge at Loon Mountain" — the listings feed below captures both, so you're seeing the whole community's inventory in one place.

Short-Term Rental Considerations

Lincoln allows short-term rentals in most residential districts under a straightforward registration ordinance with an annual fee, and Forest Ridge's pool-tennis-shuttle package rents well beyond ski season. Association rules govern rentals within the community, so verify current bylaws and the town's registration requirements before underwriting income — we can help with both, and with rental histories for comparable units.

Buying at Forest Ridge

Unit styles and dues vary across the community, so compare what each association fee covers. The Lincoln NH real estate guide frames the wider market, and the Western White Mountains condo directory sets Forest Ridge next to its alternatives. Current availability appears below; when nothing is listed we show the corridor's wider inventory instead. Ask us about recent sales and rental performance, or search all homes for sale in Lincoln.

Community Facts

Forest Ridge at a Glance

Community Type
Condominium / townhome community

Community Amenities

  • Clubhouse with indoor pool
  • Heated outdoor pool (summer)
  • Tennis & pickleball courts
  • Exercise & game rooms
  • Shuttle bus to Loon

Market Insights — Homes for Sale in Forest Ridge

8Homes For Sale
$699,125Average Price
$699,000Median Price
$495,000 – $995,000Price Range
127Avg. Days On Marketactive listings, so far

Current inventory: Condos (7) · Single Family Homes (1)

Forest Ridge Real Estate FAQs

How many homes are for sale in Forest Ridge?

There are 8 active MLS listings matching this search in Forest Ridge right now. Asking prices currently run from $495,000 to $995,000. This page reads the live feed, so the count changes as homes come on and go under contract.

What is the average price of homes in Forest Ridge?

Active listings for homes in Forest Ridge currently average $699,125 with a median asking price of $699,000. 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 Forest Ridge?

The current inventory for this search breaks down as: condos (7), single family homes (1). Use the filters on the listings below to narrow to the kind of property you want.

How long have homes in Forest Ridge been on the market?

The active listings on this page have been on the market for an average of 127 days so far. Well-priced homes often move faster than the average, so if you're watching this market it pays to see new listings early.

How can I see new homes in Forest Ridge 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.

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Forest Ridge Real Estate Trends

The Forest Ridge real estate market currently counts 8 active listings. Asking prices currently span $495,000 to $995,000, with a median of $699,000. 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.

By property type, inventory breaks down as condos (7), single family homes (1). Homes here are averaging 127 days on the market before going under contract — worth watching whether you're timing an offer or thinking about when to list.

The market leans toward the $500K–$750K range, which holds about 50% of what's listed. The most common layout on the market right now is the 3 beds home. Use the snapshot below to see the full distribution, then browse the live listings above to dig into any slice.

Inventory by Property Type

  • Condos7(88%)
  • Single Family Homes1(13%)

Listings by Asking Price

  • $300K–$500K1(13%)
  • $500K–$750K4(50%)
  • $750K–$1M3(38%)

Listings by Bedrooms

  • 2 Beds1(13%)
  • 3 Beds3(38%)
  • 4 Beds2(25%)
  • 5+ Beds2(25%)

Things to Do In and Around Lincoln

Lincoln sits at the western gateway to the White Mountains, right where the Kancamagus Highway begins and Loon Mountain rises above town. For a place of its size, it packs in an unusual amount — big-mountain skiing, a national forest at the doorstep, and a strip of family attractions along Route 112 that keep the town busy in every season.

Loon Mountain Resort

Loon is the anchor of Lincoln life, offering 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and riding across three peaks just three miles off I-93. In the warmer months the mountain shifts to a scenic gondola, the Aerial Forest Adventure Park, ziplines, and mountain biking, making it a genuinely year-round draw.

The Kancamagus Highway

The Kancamagus — the Kanc — starts right in Lincoln and runs 32 miles east to Conway, climbing nearly 3,000 feet through the White Mountain National Forest with no gas, food, or lodging along the way. It is one of the most celebrated scenic drives in the Northeast, with overlooks, waterfalls, and trailheads the whole way across.

Franconia Notch State Park

Just north on I-93, Franconia Notch holds some of the region's signature sights: the Flume Gorge boardwalk, the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Echo Lake, and the former site of the Old Man of the Mountain. A paved recreation path runs about nine miles through the notch, making for an easy, mostly downhill ride when you start from the north.

Family Attractions on Route 112

The stretch of Route 112 through town is lined with attractions that make Lincoln a family favorite — the Hobo Railroad's 80-minute rides along the Pemigewasset River, Whale's Tale Waterpark in summer, and the LED-lit Ice Castles that appear in the Lincoln–Woodstock area most winters. Clark's Bears and mini-golf round out an afternoon when the weather turns.

Hiking and the Pemigewasset Wilderness

The Lincoln Woods trailhead, at the start of the Kanc, is the main entry into the Pemigewasset Wilderness — a vast roadless tract laced with trails to backcountry summits and river crossings. Closer to town, shorter classics like Georgiana Falls and Mount Pemigewasset give you a real White Mountain hike without a full-day commitment.

Walkable Lincoln Village

Lincoln's compact village center means restaurants, breweries, shops, and the Jean's Playhouse theater are all within an easy walk, which is rare for a mountain town. After a day on the trails or the slopes, you can leave the car parked and find dinner on foot.

Living in Lincoln Year-Round

Winter

Winter is Lincoln's headline season, with Loon drawing skiers and riders from Thanksgiving into spring and the village humming with visitors on weekends. Snow is reliable and deep here, so plowing, plentiful cold-weather gear, and the rhythm of a busy resort town are simply part of daily life.

Spring

Spring is the quiet shoulder season — mud and melt give way to high, roaring rivers and the reopening of the Franconia Notch bike path. Town slows noticeably between ski season and summer, which locals tend to treasure as a stretch of breathing room.

Summer

Summer brings the waterpark, the gondola, the railroad, and a full slate of festivals, along with easy access to swimming holes and cool mountain hiking. Days are warm and the tourist economy is in full swing, so the town feels lively rather than sleepy.

Fall

Foliage season is the peak of the year on the Kancamagus, and traffic through Lincoln swells accordingly as leaf-peepers pour in for the drive. The color is genuinely spectacular, and being right at the western end of the highway means you can catch it early in the morning before the crowds arrive.

Getting Here & Around Lincoln

Lincoln sits directly on I-93 at Exit 32, which gives it some of the easiest highway access of any town in the White Mountains.

  • BostonAbout 130 miles and roughly two hours south, a straight shot down I-93.
  • Manchester-Boston Regional AirportThe closest major airport, about 85 miles and roughly an hour and a half south.
  • Boston Logan International AirportRoughly two and a quarter to two and a half hours away, mostly on I-93.
  • Loon MountainIn town, about three miles east on Route 112 — well under ten minutes from the highway.
  • Franconia Notch State ParkJust north on I-93; the Flume Gorge entrance is roughly ten to fifteen minutes away.
  • PlymouthAbout 20 miles south, roughly 20–25 minutes, and the nearest town for a hospital, larger grocery stores, and everyday services.
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