The native Pennacook tribe called the area Contoocook, meaning "place of the river near pines." On June 6, 1733, Governor Jonathan Belcher granted it to John Coffin and 90 others, most from Newbury, Massachusetts. Settled in 1734, it soon had a meetinghouse, sawmill, gristmill and ferry across the Merrimack River.
On April 22, 1760, Contoocook Plantation was incorporated as a town by Governor Benning Wentworth, who named it for Edward Boscawen, the British admiral who distinguished himself at the 1758 Siege of Louisbourg. With a generally level surface, the town provided good farmland, and became noted for its apple, pear and cherry orchards. Bounded by the Merrimack River and Contoocook River, it also had abundant sources of water power for mills. Industries included one cotton mill, one woolen factory, nine sawmills, a gristmill, a saw manufacturer and machine shop, and a chair and match factory. A mill town village developed at Fisherville (now Penacook), which straddled the river border with Concord. In 1846, the Northern Railroad was built through Boscawen.
Sometime around 1846, the town's postmaster became one of about a dozen in the country to issue provisional postage stamps before the official issue came out in 1847. The stamps were an adaptation of a postmark, simply reading PAID / 5 / CENTS, typeset in blue on a yellowish paper. These are extremely rare; in 2003, the estimated price at auction was US$225,000
Boscawen enjoys access to the Merrimack River and an easy 12-15 minute ride to Concord. It still boasts active farming and some of the best corn you will ever have comes from the Crete's Highway View Farm. Fresh produce, apples, peaches and berries, as well as other locally made goodies are offered at the Hackleboro Orchard farm stand and Pustizzi Fruit Farm located in town.
Boscawen is part of the Merrimack Valley School District.
Price$50,000
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4818683
Queen Street Building Lot, .68 acres, public utilities available at street. Just a short distance to Exit 17 North / South Route 93.
Listed by Kathy Ahlin of Exit Realty Great Beginnings
Price$179,900
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4818179
Nicely rehabbed 3 bedroom home in convenient yet rural location with easy access to I93. Features include brand new kitchen with new cabinets, counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Fresh paint and new flooring throughout, brand new windows, vinyl siding and roof, recently updated furnace and more. Town records indicate it is a 2 bedroom home. Please notice reference to easement mentioned on the assessment info. Recent work done to property not yet updated with town assessment info. There is a lower basement area accessible only from the rear of the home. Use extreme caution if you attempt to go to the rear of the home. The property is very steep in the back.
Listed by Jason McMahon of Coldwell Banker Classic Realty
Price$219,000
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4839961
This lovely New Englander sits on a wonderful lot that is completely fenced for your children and/or your furry friends. When you walk into the home there is a sunny 7' x 30' porch that spans the side of the home. Sip your morning coffee there during the warmer months. The kitchen was updated in 2002 and conveniently houses the washer and dryer in a little offshoot. The living room/dining room have hand scraped wood floors for a nice open floor plan for a home this age. Only 1 bathroom but it is LARGE and wisely layed out. Upstairs features a nice sized master bedroom and 2 additional bedrooms all with wide pine flooring. New flooring in the upstairs hall. Tons of storage in the attic space and barn. Lastly, a large PRIVATE deck is perfect for gatherings. Public water and sewer! Great location, not far from Rt 93 exit 17 and nice neighborhood location as well. Barn will need work. Don't delay. This home won't last.
Listed by Guylaine Robidoux of BHHS Verani Bedford
Price$225,000
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4835676
Are you looking for Boscawen? Here it is! 3 bedroom 2 bath home on .23 acres. Single level living with eat in kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath that has a jacuzzi tub! Jacuzzi tub is perfect for relaxing after a long day! Lower level has 3/4 bath and laundry area with endless possibilities for finishing for more living space. Fabulous commuter location - where do you need to go? You can get there from here! Recreation, employment, shopping, you name it it has easy access to all that New Hampshire has to offer. Showings start Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Open House from 1pm to 3pm. Attendees must wear mask if you don't have one one will be provided for you. Sale contingent upon seller finding suitable housing the new property has been identified and under contract. MORE PHOTOS COMING!
Listed by Judith Richard of Perfect Choice Properties, Inc.
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Price$235,000
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4833062
Great starter or retirement home with one level living!! Eat-in Kitchen open to the living room has nice maple cabinets with granite countertops. Three bedrooms and a full bath all on one floor. The basement is ready for you to finish if additional space is needed. There is a woodstove in the basement for a second heat source. The large open backyard ready for that garden or fence it in for the kids and pets!! On over 5 acres you have room to spread out! Easy commute to Concord just
Listed by Donna Muehlen of Your Real Estate Company by Prof LLC
Price$249,900
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4836510
Fall in love with this adorable 3 + Bdrm ranch situated on a level and landscaped lot with a completely fenced in back yard! Classic white kitchen, fully applianced, formal dining room, spacious living room w/ laminate floors and wainscoting entry, fully finished lower level w/ laundry room featuring folding counter and cabinets. Media room and extra craft room or den. Natural gas heat and town services! Showings will begin on Saturday October 31, 2020
Listed by April Dunn of April Dunn & Assocates LLC
Price$259,900
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4836323
Easy commute to 93, just minutes down the road from this 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath raised ranch. Hardwood floors and tile throughout the main level, full bath with double vanity and 3 mini splits for air conditioning and heat! All of your major systems have been replaced in the last 14 years. New septic and leach field in 2007, with a new circuit panel with generator hookup installed the same year. Wooded land off the oversized back deck, which brings in all kinds of wildlife. Nicely set back off the main road to give you plenty of privacy, but still with the convenience of being close to the highway, stores and restaurants. OPEN HOUSE Saturday 10/31 from 11-1 with trick-or-treat goodies! Offers due by Sunday 11/1 at 5:00pm.
Listed by Laurie Norton Team of BHG Masiello Bedford
Price$269,900
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4830041
Extremely well maintained 2 family. Great updates on both the interior and exterior. 2 yr old roof, new exterior walkways for both units, new privacy fence, new deck with shed roof, new paint, new flooring throughout the second floor, updated bathroom on the second floor. Updated kitchen, 2nd floor unit has been made open concept. refinished pine floors. Laundry areas for both units. Off street parking for both units. This 2 family is a true gem. Great for owner occupied or own as investment property. Easy access to Concord or major highways.
Listed by Sandi Duval of DUVALTEAM Real Estate
Price$275,000
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4836674
Escape the city to this classic rural cape! Surrounded by a beautiful agricultural setting this home has been well maintained and is awaiting your personal touch! Old growth maples adorn the front lawn with mature fruit trees in the back. A large barn with an attached 2 car garage, leaves ample room for outdoor toys. It also includes a large attached wood shed with a workshop area. The interior has 2 bedrooms upstairs with one bedroom and full bath downstairs. Colonial New England historic charm abounds with original wide plank wood floors, gunstock corners, and wainscoting. No worries about maintenance with the metal roof, new leach field and public water system. High speed fiber optic internet is available for all your telework needs! Inquire if interested!
Listed by Hvizda Realty Group and Chris Powles of Keller Williams Realty Metro-Concord
Price$314,900
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4832471
Come and see this beautifully maintained Colonial in a highly desirable neighborhood in Boscawen NH! This is a very clean, turnkey home in a quiet neighborhood on a dead end road. Lots of space inside and outside the home. Book your showing today, this one won't last long!
Listed by Aaron Harman of BHHS Verani Concord
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