Amherst, NH

Amherst New Hampshire Market Report - October 2008

The average selling price for single family homes sold in the month of October 2008 was $266,482 which is a substantial decrease from $320,489 for the same time period in 2007.

The number of homes sold increased from 11 from 9 with the average days on market dropping from 139 to 104. The trend for average market times for homes sold in Amherst, NH have been substantially longer until this month. This statistic usually indicates more aggressive pricing and fewer homes available on the market.

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The rate below is calculated so that the town's budget for the year will be covered by the property taxes collected.

2008 - $20.06

2007 - $19.47

The tax rate is set in October at which time final taxes due are established less a credit of the prepayment in July.

The real estate tax year runs from April 1st through the following year. Taxes are based on the assessed value of property on April 1st of any year. Under the law, the first half bill is one half of the total prior year bill, plus taxes due to any physical changes that were made to the property in the last tax year.

Gail Stout is the Tax Collector and the office phone is (603) 673-6041 x201

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Amherst, New Hampshire has a population of more than 11,000, which continues to grow each year as people are attracted to its well-regarded school system. The Town of Amherst is a quiet picturesque community.

Amherst prides itself on preserving its colonial flair, the centerpiece of which is the village green in the center of town. The Amherst town center is filled with antique colonial homes, the original Amherst school house, Village Market, Amherst Town Hall, a real estate office and the Congregational Church. Most of Amherst�s industry and commerce is located on route 101A, outside the center of the town.

Amherst prides itself as one of the first towns to be visited by political delegates. Residents enjoy annual events such as the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the fourth of July Parade and band concert, and Halloween festivities, all of which strengthen the ties in the community.

Area students, along with those from neighboring Mont Vernon, attend the award-winning Souhegan High School, which is aimed at producing community leaders. Souhegan operates under the Coalition of Essential Schools curriculum, a novel approach to education that emphasizes student independence.

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Snakes, bats, spiders, bugs and all scary creatures are INVITED to this year's 6th Annual Nature Spooktacular to be hosted by the Peabody Mill Environmental Center on Sunday, October 26th.

Put on your scariest costume and be sure to attend this Halloween Spooktacular!

Learn the truth about Halloween creatures that get a BAD RAP!

When: Sunday, October 26, 2008
Where: Souhegan High School
Time: 1:00-4:00PM
Cost: $5 Amherst Residents, $6 Nonresidents

Afternoon Presentations:

• 1:00- Misunderstood Animals with Squam Lake Science Center
• 2:00- Spooktacular Creatures with NH's Wildlife Encounters
• 3:00- Storytelling and Music

  The Lake Science Center will present the program "Animals with a Bad Rap" and New Hampshire's wildlife encounter will bring some live animals to the event and dispel some myths about wildlife and explain their important role in the environment!

  The animal spooktacular is geared to further the mission of the PMEC to promote environmental education done in the spirit of fun! You will be tricked into learning about the environment and find out more about species that get a Bad Rap!

  Another Spooktacular event hosted by Peabody Mill will take place on October 31st - HeartPounders - Scary Stories for the Strong at Heart - this event is for older kids (teens) and adults.

  When: Friday, 10/31
  Where: Souhegan High School
  Time: 8:30PM
  Cost: $8 Amherst residents, $10 Nonresidents

  The PMEC is one of my favorite places to visit in Amherst. The mission of PMEC is "to foster an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the natural world, by offering environmental, conservation, and science programs... and to foster diligent stewardship of the environment so that future generations may inherit and continue to be inspired by the wonders of a protected and natural world."

  The PMEC is an environmental and science education center located in Amherst, New Hampshire. It abuts almost 600 acres of Joe English conservation land. The PMEC is directed by the Amherst Recreation Department and it has numerous events and educational opportunities for the entire family.

  Welcome to beautiful Amherst, New Hampshire

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  If you would like information about buying a home in Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, Brookline, Hollis, Nashua and surrounding areas, give Joan a call for a free, no obligation consultation. Learn the benefits of working with a buyer focused Realtor®.

  Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.

  Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights Halloween Nature Spooktacular in Amherst, New Hampshire"

   WELCOME TO AMHERST NEW HAMPSHIRE

   You are invited to attend the Amherst Area Newcomers' Club open house.

    When:    Wednesday, September 30, 2008

    Where:   Amherst Fire Station - Community Rm.  177 Amherst Street

    Time:     7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

   The Amherst Area Newcomer's Group serves women from Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon and surrounding areas.  Meetings and activities are scheduled from time to time.

    You can find out more at the Amherst Area Newcomer's website.  Membership is $20.00 annually.

    Newcomers and those seeking an outlet for sharing and fun are welcome to join.

    Welcome to Amherst

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If you would like information about buying a home in Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, Brookline, Hollis, Nashua and surrounding areas, give Joan a call for a free, no obligation consulation. Learn the benefits of working with a buyer focused Realtor®.

Disclaimer:   Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice.  Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information  provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.  Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.

Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights Welcome to Amherst New Hampshire.