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Real estate for sale in Windham New Hampshire: 116 properties active in the MLS as advertised by Windham Realtors. How can any house for sale stand out in this market? Location, privacy, amenities, features set this property in Country Woods Estates apart.
This 4 bedroom home is located in a neighborhood and offers privacy on a 1.71 acre wooded lot with rock walls and rolling, professionally maintained landscape at the end of the cul-de-sac. A few streets down you will find some of the most expensive homes in Windham NH. 
For the hobbyist, there is a detached 2-car garage in addition to the two car garage under. For the family, an above ground pool provides fun times during the hot summer days, next to the large deck.
The master bedroom suite enjoys a private deck above the 3-season sun room which overlooks the wooded side yard. The fourth bedroom with a beautiful arched window was recently converted to a huge walk-in closet / nursery and it has direct access from the master bedroom. The open floor plan makes the large eat-in kitchen with beautiful maple cabinets, granite counter tops and a center island, the focal point of activity. While you're preparing meals, you can keep an eye on the entrance, see what is happening in the family room and be only steps away from the front-to-back formal dining room / living room separated only by decorative columns. The space flows uninterrupted thanks to the gleaming hardwood floors with dark wood insets.  The attached family room boasts a cathedral ceiling and a gas fireplace with marble hearth. The first floor laundry is tucked away in the eat in dining area which feels extra roomy due to the two-foot bump-out bay window and sliding door to the large deck.
The large three season sun room opens from the dining room and it provides a great space for play activities, quiet reading times. The home office is located next to the entrance and your privacy during work is assured by beautiful French doors. The lower level is mostly finished and is used as a play / exercise area. The 2-car garage under can be reached from the downstairs mudroom. There is also some unfinished area to house the water filtration equipment and furnace. Once you see it, you'll be compelled to conclude that this home offers a rear combination of central location, privacy and cul-de-sac neighborhood living. Beautiful landscaping and a long list of desirable amenities make this house a unique value among all the other homes for sale in Windham New Hampshire. see more photos...
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Real estate sales in Windham New Hampshire were off to a slow start in 2009. Altogether 4 homes joined the exclusive list of real estate under contract and only first two sales closed in January of this year.
57 Bear Hill Road, Windham, NH 03087 --------------------------------------- $664,900
1 BUCKHIDE ROAD, Windham, NH 03087 ---------------------------------------- $599,900
6 Horseshoe Road, Windham, NH 03087 ------------------------------------------ $379,900
7 Emerson Road, Windham, NH 03087 ------------------------------------------ $249,900
2 Bedrooms 1 Total Bath 864 SqFt .34 Acres Built in 1970
Waterfront
ranch on peaceful Rock Pond with gorgeous view, great level lot w/
100+/- waterfront. Fireplaced living room. Sliders to big deck
overlooking the pond. New Windows, vinyl siding, roof. See plans and
deeds for R.O.W. info., site assessment
In February 6 more homes joined the ranks of pending homes sales in Windham New Hampshire, none of them closed yet.
8 Red Fox, Windham, NH 03087 -------------------------------------------------- $459,900
16 Longmeadow, Windham, NH 03087 -------------------------------------------- $469,900
242 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087 --------------------------------------------------- $249,900
13 Ministerial Rd, Windham, NH 03087 ---------------------------------------------- $259,900
6 Woodvue Road, Windham, NH 03087 ------------------------------------------------- $349,900
49 East Nashua Road, Windham, NH 03087 --------------------------------------------------- $335,000
4 Bedrooms 2 Total Baths 2,016 SqFt .98 Acres Built in 1973
VERSATILE
& COMFORTABLE FLOOR PLAN. QUIET AREA IN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE
COUNTRY CLUB. MOVE IN CONDITION WITH LITTLE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED! HOME
THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM INCLUDED. FOUR GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS ALL ON TOP
LEVEL W/RENOVATED BATH. NEWER ROOF &
In 2008 there were 10 homes pended in January, 3 in February and 14 in March, an average of 9 homes / month going under contract in Windham NH. In 2009 the first two months of the year produced a total of 10 homes pending, one more than the monthly average a year ago. At this rate of 5 homes sales per month it would take 23 months to sell the current inventory of 116 active listings in Windham NH. Hope for an early spring that may unfreeze the credit markets!
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Tour of Bear Hill, Terra Bella, Heritage Hill homes for sale in Windham NH, with stops at a farm, the town beach, and a seafood restaurant. A hailstorm forced cars to pull over on the same route on May 10th, and within minutes ice cubes carpeted the grass. A lightning bolt crashed nearby, destroying a million dollar home on Timberlane Rd in West Windham. By Mr. Janos, realtor, Windham NH, 603-438-9134, Prudential Verani Realty, 603-845-2121 A) On a peaceful day this excursion may start at Dunkin Donuts between the two lanes of I93. With your latte in hand, turn right onto Rt111A at the Applewood Golflinks driving range and cruise by the Windham Inn restaurant near Canobie Lake. 
B) As you duck under I93, slow down to see the kids playing at Griffin Park; a recently created playground with skate park, tennis, basketball and football fields. Next door on Range Rd hop in to Johnson’s Highland Farm. Are you ready to add some ice cream to the splurge? C) This scenic route runs between the two lakes to the town beach on Cobbetts Pond. On a hot summer day toddlers are playing in the sand, teenagers are swimming in the shallow waters as boaters paddle by. Following the winding road around the lake, the smell of freshly prepared seafood tempts you at Lobster Tail, a landmark restaurant. D) Wiggle onto Westchester at the intersection with South Lowell Rd and you arrive to a new construction home on Bear Hill. While you spin around the cul-de-sac, notice the serene setting and privacy of this property. 
E) Boston is about 35 miles from Windham. Would you believe that you can see all the way to the Hancock and Prudential towers? To admire the vista, drive to Burnham Rd: turn right at the Terra Bella sign and follow the newly paved road all the way to the top. On a clear day you can spy the Boston skyline from the exclusive 2-3 acre building lots of custom homes. 
F) Do you appreciate the architecture of million dollar homes? Turn right at the end of Bear Hill Rd and climb Heritage Hill. On the hilltop feast your eyes on the most expensive luxury real estate in Windham. 
At the rotary switch to Timberlane Rd, the house destroyed by the fire is now being rebuilt, an even more splendid home will demonstrate the owners’ resilience. Bonus run: If you feel like driving a little more after this 5.6-mile tour, roll down Heritage Hill to South Lowell Rd and explore the Golden Brook middle school.
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Luxury real estate on Heritage Hill, Windham New Hampshire: Birds like to swoop down as the sparkling pool attracts them. When you don’t have wings, it’s harder to decide which way to approach this home. By Mr. Janos, real estate agent, Windham NH, 603-438-9134. Will you stroll up the driveway, open the wrought iron gate and settle down at the poolside on a sunny day? Should you wait until dusk when the granite lanterns light up and walk up to the front door so you can admire the gleaming beveled glass? Or, would you just wiz up in your sports car and vanish in the huge three-car garage? 
Luxury home on Heritage Hill estate lot If you wind your way following the brick path to the front door, the Portico will shelter you even on a rainy, stormy day. Stately double columns support the balcony and the glimmer of a wrought iron chandelier and lanterns makes this approach even more inviting. Upon entering you will be greeted by the immense two-story foyer with a turned staircase. The handcrafted railing and curved landing upstairs overlook the Palladian window flanked by two recesses for artwork. … can you hear the sound of a piano? As you walk through the arched doorway towards the two-story family room, a wall of glass reveals itself. Two sliders with huge windows on top bring in the outdoors and provide unobstructed views of the mahogany deck, the in-ground pool and a glimpse of the gorgeous home next door. Gleaming hardwood floor and a beautifully trimmed fireplace add class to this space. Over the arched doorway a catwalk connects two wings of bedrooms upstairs. Through a double French door you arrive to the 27x22 gourmet kitchen with dark cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a center island. The beautifully inlaid limestone tile floor is a very brittle material and has developed a few cracks over the years. The bump-out eat-in breakfast area overlooks the in-ground pool; two windows and a slider with oval transom windows pour light into the kitchen. … can you see the guests milling, toasting you on your birthday? The deck runs the full width of the house and connects the living room, family room and kitchen from the outside. This combination of a large deck with access from every room in the rear of the house and an L-shaped pool with a brick patio lends itself to grand entertaining and wonderful summers right at home. For private occasions double French doors can close off the formal dining from the kitchen and the two-story foyer. Lavishly trimmed tray ceiling, shadow boxing and round-top windows make this room even more festive for the holidays. … can you feel the warmth of the fireplace? Four bedrooms, adjoining bathrooms, a game room and the laundry room occupy the second level. A vaulted ceiling brings light and air into the expansive master bedroom suite, with twin walk-in closets and a gas fireplace. A luxurious bathroom with his and her sides, a two-person extra deep jetted tub and a custom shower all trimmed with marble offer relaxation with seasonal mountain views. The house sits on the crest of Heritage Hill and is privately set back from the road. The quality of upgrades offered in this home deserves your personal visit. … imagine the life style you could lead here. Shown by appointment: Mr. Janos (603-438-9134). See more pictures, Virtual Tour... Disclaimer: happiness is not guaranteed, not even in this home, but you should get quite close.
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For buyers of luxury real estate: Minutes of an open house. by Mr. Janos, realtor, 603-438-9134 Facing the floor to ceiling triple window in the study of this luxury home built by Delbar Builders, I’m beginning to envy the future owners of this property. Today is a windy day and while waiting for inspiration to write this post, I’m watching the swaying tops of the tall oak trees sheltering this house. A quick recognition hits me; I wouldn’t mind living here, set up my office in this room, gaze down the winding driveway, then past the cul-de-sac and watch the flapping national flag on the portico of the house in the distance. No traffic, no noise, just the green of the grass, the weaving of tree tops, the blue of the sky and the white of the clouds chasing each other. Then a car drives up the driveway: a young couple visiting my open house. They come in through the three-car garage and are immediately awed by the layout of the kitchen, the granite counter tops, the cherry cabinets and decorative vent hood. They live in Windham and are thinking about getting into a bigger home for their growing family. Jim takes a step down into the two-story family room and is already placing his plasma TV over the mantle. Amy is admiring the extra deep windows and French door from the eat-in area to the deck, together they explore the front to back dining room and living room separated only by decorative columns. She is wondering how best to use and furnish this space and agree that it would be the place for large Thanksgiving parties with friends and family just like in her aunt’s house. He is already poking at the triple window with the oval transom on top and wants to find out if people prefer vinyl or wood. The consensus is that that most people want low maintenance, no painting and wood is not coming back any time soon. Climbing the hardwood treads of the turned staircase in the impressive two-story foyer brings the couple to the master bedroom. Jim likes the huge walk-in closet with wire shelves and is grinning; there is room here for him too. Amy is already in the luxurious bathroom caressing the smooth granite top of the double sink. He is complementing me for the on-line panoramic pictures of the custom shower while she is exploring the extra deep jetted tub. 
When we move over to the wing with the three bedrooms over the garage, he recognizes that there are two staircases in this house and marvels how it feels like being downstairs when overlooking the family room from above. She loves the privacy of the master bedroom suite while being close to her young children. In the bedrooms the utilization of space over the garage really impresses him. He comments how inefficient most floor plans are, with a monstrous game room or even worse; a super-sized master bedroom spanning three car stalls below. In all that space there is three bedrooms and a full bath here, and Amy quickly discovers that every last square foot is finished and used as closet or storage space. Jim also likes the views from the upstairs windows, although worries that curtains may be necessary when the adjacent lot is built on. Down they go to the basement and have a brief argument about how best to use it. She mentions in-law apartment, he quickly replies: no, this is a workshop. Workshop it is (for now). The ceilings are 9 ft high, furnace, water heater and well tank, central vac are neatly out of the way. With two large windows on the left side, yes this space could be anything. They are both surprised by the extra stairs from the garage down to the lower level (for in-law or workshop) and appreciate that there is no bulkhead here. Suddenly, we hear foot steps upstairs, I race up to meet the new visitors, leaving the young couple to their own devices to resolve their little contention about the lower level. It’s funny how open houses work: either nobody or multiple parties come at the same time. The new arrivals are from Massachusetts, have an older home there and are considering to move to New Hampshire into a new upscale home. This couple is in a little bit of rush today, Mary is going to a party and explore the house together first. Later, Fred goes outside, checks out the mahogany decking on the farmers porch, he admires the workmanship of the beautifully finished fur ceiling. He inspects the round Portico columns and bends down to check the cobble stone pavers in the walkway to the front door and garage side entry. Then Fred decides to explore around the house, while Mary is lingering in the kitchen. She opens most drawers, cabinet doors, glides her finger over the granite counter tops and comments that there is no pullout cutting board here. Mary has already discovered the pantry cabinet with the slide out shelves and is contemplating what kind of hardware she would pick that would go well with the cherry cabinets. She also likes the idea of choosing their own carpet colors for the family room and the bedrooms upstairs. He is back from his backyard explore and is beaming after discovering the twin air exchangers for the central air. Now, Fred is on a quest to check the basement and his wife follows him. He is handy and would want to finish this space himself to take advantage of the 9 ft ceiling height and daylight windows on the lower level. The young couple returns to the kitchen. They are pondering what price range would be ideal for them. He knows a lot about the real estate market, they have been doing this for a while. He has narrowed down their price range to the $600-750k range to stay near the sweet spot of home prices in Windham. They are concerned about the inventory of homes for sale and taxes going up. We discuss the long-term benefits of having a new high school in town and the effect of increasing real estate taxes. Overall Jim and Amy will be major beneficiaries of the high school and the anticipated appreciation of the homes in town. On leaving, they pick up a copy of the article “Buying a home? Take your pick” that was published in the August issue of the WindhamLife Magazine about the recent real estate market trends and statistics. The couple from MA emerges from the lower level and leave determined now that they need to put their house on the market. Fred and Mary seem to think that although this is a buyer’s market, homes like this one won’t last long. See all pictures... Disclaimer: Characters in this post are imaginary; any resemblance to real persons is an act of coincidence.
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Buying a home? Take your pick
By Amylynne Baker-Santagate
WindhamLife Writer Around every corner it seems there am more and more houses for sale in town. On Kendall Pond Road four homes within a mile went up for sale within just a few weeks of each other. Many are wondering what is happening with the market and Windham in particular. "The market is stable and secure in Windham. Houses are selling; it's just that they are taking longer to sell" explained Windham resident Janos Kovacs of Prudential Verani Real Estate. 
"Windham is actually very fortunate because there is a broad area of price ranges available, where in Londonderry the majority of houses are in one price bracket. For example, Windham has approximately 30 to 35 houses available in hundred thousand ranges from $300,000 up to $700,000 where Londonderry has one large spike in their listed homes in the $300,000 to $400,000 range." Regionally, Windham continues to have many of the most expensive homes. The highest price home in Windham is a $1,936,000 home on Heritage Hill; the most expensive home in Hudson is $679,000 and the highest price tag in Londonderry is $749,900. "There are also seasonal trends," says Janos. "Listings always increase in the spring. The monthly total of new listings is about the same as it always is for this time of year." With the exception of Salem and Derry, Windham has more homes on the market than any surrounding town. While the numbers change daily, one recent July day saw 184 Windham single family homes for sale, not including condos and For-Sale-By-Owners (FSBO's). Only the more populous Salem and Derry had more with 218 and 243 respectively. It's an extraordianary difference from Atkinson where just 47 homes are for sale. Paul Redmond of ERA Masiello in Windham explained that new construction makes the difference. "Atkinson has a smaller amount of new construction. In Windham there are 67, versus three in Atkinson," he says. "It wouldn't shock me to find that there are 150 buildable lots in Windham. They've approved a lot of stuff." "The market is definitely slower. Things are picking up, but there's an over-abundance of properties (for sale) in this town," says Paul, a 23-year veteran of real estate. "Homes have to be priced right. This is my third re-adjustment of the market. Prices were artificially high. The national Association of Realtors says prices will stop dropping off by the middle of next year." And while it is a buyer's market Janos says, "The sellers need to take a deep breath, be patient, and say to themselves `No, I don't have to give it away.' Buyers have a lot to choose from, and sellers really need to be serious about selling. They have to be willing to hang in there for six months or in some cases a year." "On the other hand, houses are being sold faster for the sellers who price their houses aggressively. A seller who can't wait should look at the price range they are in and price accordingly. There are quick sales out there. It can be done." In May of 2007, 24 houses in Windham were sold compared to the 14 that were sold in May of 2006. There are three trends as to why people are buying and selling in town, according to Janos. "First, local families from Windham are moving to bigger homes in Windham. Generally they have children and want to stay for the new high school," says Janos. "They are selling one home in town and purchasing another. They also are the ones most immune to slow/small changes in the market, because they are on both sides." "Second, there are the older generations without young children. This group is often deciding to live up North, buy a condo or buy a place in Florida. Third are the buyers who continue to relocate from Massachusetts and other parts of the country. New Hampshire is becoming a more and more popular place to live. Realtors who spoke with WindhamLife agree the downside of Windham's market began in the fall of 2004, but at the same time this has created a much more balanced and stable market in the town market over the years. "We're actually right where we should be," says Janos. As the prices of homes slid, mortgage rates rose. But not sharply. Says broker Debbie Mackenzie of Windham, "People get nervous when they see mortgage rates are up a bit, but historically they are still at a low. This is the best time to buy. Most sellers don't want to see their homes on the market in the winter. I know people are waiting for the prices to go lower, but they won't stay low much longer." Single family
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July 16, 2007 Pelham 130 Plaistow 37 Hampstead........82 | Atkinson | 47 | Hudson | 143 | Londonderry .'.T. ... | 165 | Derry | 243 | Windham | 184 | Salem. | 218 |
Adopted by permission from WindhamLife Magazine, August 2007
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New Hampshire real estate market news, Windham NH: The number of real estate listings of single family homes for sale in the Windham MLS decreased to a total 390 in 2006 versus 418 in 2005. The average list price of homes for sale increased to $577,965 from $534,353. These statistics include all residential homes but exclude condos, land and multiple-family properties in Windham New Hampshire. The real estate transaction information is based on the database of all homes listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and does not include any houses offered for private sale. by Janos Kovacs, MSEE, Real Estate Advisor, Prudential Verani Realty Windham NH real estate: monthly listing volume of MLS homes for sale. The supply side of the real estate market is best characterized by the number of newly listed homes per month. This influx of just listed properties confirms the well-known seasonality of the real estate market in New England. The data under investigation spans two years. 
Both in 2005 and 2006 the MLS listing activity in Windham was at its lowest in December with 12 homes listed in 2005 and 13 in December of 2006. After the cold months of January and February, the number of properties entering the market increased in early spring and reached its first peak by May. In March, April and May of 2005 a total of 126 properties were listed compared to 125 in 2006. Due to a relatively mild winter in 2006, the market had an earlier start and in March 50 houses came on the market versus 30 a year before in Windham. After a brief lull in the summer, the number of new listings in Windham formed a second peak in July and August; in these two months 84 homes were listed in 2005 and 80 in 2006. As the holidays were approaching, listing activity tapered off to a total of 68 in October, November and December of 2005 and 69 in 2006. Windham real estate market trends: monthly average of list prices. While the total number of homes listed in Windham New Hampshire decreased in 2006, the average list price has increased to $577,965 up from a year ago. In a market widely perceived as weak, sellers and listing agents in Windham have maintained their optimism and typically set their asking price 3-8% higher last year than in 2005. Over the span of 2005 - 2006 the monthly average listing price has fluctuated between $475,000 and $611,000 (discarding outliers). This +/- $68,000 variation is mostly due to the random distribution of the homes listed in a given period; in some months more high-end properties go on the market than in others. Overview of the New Hampshire real estate market: summary of MLS listing activity of houses for sale in Windham NH. In 2006 the supply side activity of the real estate market in Windham New Hampshire has stayed flat relative to 2005. Listing prices have leveled off, while the total number of homes listed has slightly decreased compared to the previous year. More information on Windham New Hampshire real estate: WCTV Channel 21: MLScast TV show To see more market information on Windham NH real estate; watch the MrJanos MLScast Show on WCTV Channel 21. The program covers market trends and statistics of real estate in Windham, Salem, Londonderry and Derry New Hampshire. It also provides helpful hints and tips for home sellers on maximizing their sale price and timing the sale of their property in Southern New Hampshire. Resources for Windham NH home sellers: Windham.HomePricesNH.com Search home sale prices in NH around any address. Find trends of sold house prices in New Hampshire by zip code. Read home seller tips, guides to selling your house in NH, free reports. Request an on-line home evaluation; free CMA market analysis of homes in Southern New Hampshire.
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