Opportunities like this are extremely rare in Amherst. Set on 4.3± acres just minutes from the Town Common and downtown, this meticulously maintained, one-owner property offers a unique blend of privacy, usability, and convenience. The home features 3 bedrooms with a 4-bedroom approved septic system, offering flexibility for future expansion or potential ADU (subject to approvals). A spacious great room with gas stove anchors the home, complemented by a screened porch and a classic front farmer’s porch with a 6-person hot tub. An attached oversized 3-car garage provides excellent functionality. The land is mostly level and highly usable, with a scenic brook running through the property. Additional improvements include a detached 3-car garage and a 2-story heated barn engineered for strength, durability, and long-term use—ideal for car collectors, storage, equipment, workshop space, or potential equestrian use. Town-approved small excavation business use is allowed, subject to variance conditions, making this an ideal setup for contractors, landscapers, or trades. Check with town for other approved home business uses. A rare opportunity offering space, versatility, and a prime Amherst location just minutes from downtown amenities.
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Listed by: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Price cut: $199K (4/27)
$1,200,000
166 Amherst Street, Amherst, NH 03031
3beds
2,775sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
4.3 Acres Lot
$1,151,800 Zestimate®
$432/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 59 days |
- 1,131 |
- 23 |
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Listed by:
Tim McGibbon,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Cell:603-400-5180
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5081601
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Climate Controlled,Concrete,Daylight,Full,Insulated,Partially Finished,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Walkout,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,743
- Total interior livable area: 2,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,550
- Finished area below ground: 225
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Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, RV Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, RV Access/Parking, Covered, Barn, Attached, Detached
- Garage spaces: 14
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1.75
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Natural Shade, Storage
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Waterfront features: Stream
- Body of water: Beaver Brook
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 242
Lot
- Size: 4.3 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Wooded, In Town, Neighborhood, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: AMHSM018B047L000
- Zoning description: H
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Metal,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator Ready, Underground
- Sewer: 1500+ Gallon
- Utilities for property: Cable, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $660,400
- Annual tax amount: $15,836
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,151,800
$1.09M - $1.21M
$4,212/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $1,200,000-14.2%$432/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-6.7%$504/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000$540/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,143 +4.8% | $660,400 |
| 2023 | $14,450 +3.6% | $660,400 |
| 2022 | $13,954 -0.8% | $660,400 |
| 2021 | $14,073 +4.7% | $660,400 +39.9% |
| 2020 | $13,440 +5.6% | $471,900 |
| 2019 | $12,722 -1% | $471,900 |
| 2018 | $12,850 +4.7% | $471,900 |
| 2017 | $12,274 +3.6% | $471,900 |
| 2016 | $11,845 -5.2% | $471,900 +0% |
| 2015 | $12,493 -0.7% | $471,800 |
| 2014 | $12,578 +0.8% | $471,800 |
| 2013 | $12,479 | $471,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03031
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Clark-Wilkins SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Amherst Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 9/10Souhegan Coop High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Amherst Street Elementary Sch
- Middle: Amherst Middle
- High: Souhegan High School
- District: Amherst Sch District SAU #39
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- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- Amherst
- 03031
- 166 Amherst Street
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