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28 MANCHESTER Road, Amherst, NH, 03031

3beds
2baths
2,399sqft
$550,000
$229price/sqft
$4,296/moest. monthly cost
$171,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Classic Cape Cod-style home offers timeless New England charm & character, just minutes from Amherst historic village area Exceptional equity building potential. First floor primary suite or ADU. Back on market, septic system will need to be updated, estimates and design are in process. Offering approximately 2,277 square feet of living space, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a two-car garage under, hardwood floors, and a welcoming woodburning fireplace. The spacious floor plan includes a very large country kitchen, formal dining room, generously sized formal living and spacious family room with brick wood burning fireplace. A great for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. Rich with traditional Cape-style character, the home reflects the craftsmanship and charm of an earlier era while providing an excellent opportunity for a new owner to update and personalize the interior finishes to their own taste and style. An unfinished room on the second level offers exciting expansion possibilities for additional living space or second primary suite ( 500+ sq ft according to assessor records). The layout may also present potential for a first floor accessory dwelling unit (ADU), subject to local approvals. Well maintained over the years and ready for its next chapter, this property presents a rare opportunity to build equity in desirable Amherst. A solid well maintained home with new roof and exterior paint, hardwood flooring, competitively priced offering could allow buyers to customize kitchens, baths, and décor (wallpaper) while enjoying the benefits of a solid home, attractive setting, and sought-after location. A wonderful opportunity for anyone seeking classic Amherst charm with room to grow.

Getting Around

19
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
29
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Clark-Wilkins SchoolGrades PK-40.7 mi
7/10
Amherst Middle SchoolGrades 5-83.6 mi
9/10
Souhegan Coop High SchoolGrades 9-123.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1967

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete,Partially Finished,Walkout,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 120
  • Finished area above ground: 2,279

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,975
  • Total interior livable area: 2,399 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: AMHSM020B035L000
  • Zoning description: RESIDENTIAL

Features

  • Levels: 1.75
  • Stories: 1
  • Frontage length: Road frontage: 175

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Features: Landscaped,Wooded

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Gravel
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Hampshire Counties

Flood
Snowstorm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,781$33,372
Home Insurance $141$1,692
Property Taxes $1,023$12,276
Electricity $351$4,215
Total$4,296$51,552

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$147,291/yr
40% on housing$128,880/yr
45% on housing$114,560/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.3%
9.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.6%
8.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.0%
0.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$229This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 03031$323
Hillsborough County$264

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 03031$269
Hillsborough County$277

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-26Listed for sale$550,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristopher Evans
BrokerageBHHS Verani Bedford

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