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$400,000

38 Border Street
Amherst, NH 03031
Listed by Carmen Murray · Coldwell Banker Realty Bedford NH
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1910

About this home

Set on a gorgeous, level 1.75-acre lot, this four-bedroom farmhouse offers the perfect entry point into the highly sought-after Amherst community and top rated school district.. If you’ve been looking for a way to settle into this town at an affordable price and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves to build some sweat equity, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. The grounds are a true highlight, featuring expansive garden spaces and plenty of room to roam. The cozy front porch will be a favorite gathering spot. Inside, the layout is practical and versatile, offering a first-floor bedroom and a full bathroom for easy main-level living. The large living room and den are open to the formal dining room, which flows into the expansive kitchen. This level also features an office for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find three additional bedrooms along with a fantastic bonus: an area already framed out for a second bathroom, waiting for your finishing touches to truly transform the space. Location is everything here. You are less than five minutes from the vibrant Milford Oval, where you can enjoy local shopping and dining, and just a quick five-minute drive to the quaint Amherst Village. This home needs some TLC, but for the buyer with a vision, the potential is limitless. Bring your tools and your imagination and enjoy all the benefits of living in one of New Hampshire's most desirable towns. Schedule your showing today! Cash or renovation financing only! Home sold "as is." OPEN HOUSE, Thursday, 8/6, from 5-6:30 PM

Property details

MLS #
5103151
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
9
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
1.75 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Jacques Memorial Elementary School
0.84 mi away · Grades 0-1
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
286
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Milford School District
Middle
Milford Middle School
1.39 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
488
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Milford School District
High
Milford High School
1.37 mi away · Grades 9-13
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
766
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Milford School District

Walkability

Blended score for Amherst's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

24
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Nearby-amenity density
23 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks10
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Amherst, from live MLS data.

On the market 9 days -- 63 fewer days than Amherst's current average of 72 days.
For reference, the median list price across 83 active listings in Amherst right now is $719,000.

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$80,000 down
$320,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,076
Property tax (est.)$333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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