The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03873 sells for about $578,000, or $421 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.53% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,893 a month.
ZIP 03873 — Sandown
The housing market in 03873 remains competitive with low inventory and strong demand, driving prices upward. Recent sales data indicates a robust market for single-family homes, supported by the area's appeal to commuters and families. Market conditions are stable, reflecting broader regional trends in the Manchester-Nashua corridor.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban or semi-rural lifestyle with larger lot sizes while remaining within reach of major New Hampshire employment centers.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 1.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
50% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 10.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 03873, Rockingham County NH
The area is served by the Timberlane Regional School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the region.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near water bodies.
Growth is characterized by steady residential development with proximity to the Manchester-Nashua employment corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Sandown, NH, primarily funding local schools and town services; New Hampshire does not impose a general state income tax.
Residents primarily commute by car toward the Manchester or Salem/Nashua employment hubs, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features significant access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to Angle Pond and various local trails, with shopping and dining concentrated in nearby larger towns.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited multi-family inventory available in this predominantly single-family residential area.
The local economy is tied to the broader Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area, which features a mix of healthcare, education, and technology employers.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, relying on state routes to connect to major regional highways like I-93.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale subdivision projects.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the Timberlane Regional School District levy.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and winter storm risk profiles common to southeastern New Hampshire.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.510.1 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.214.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.318.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.213 mi
- Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England414.9 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.510.1 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.713.4 mi
- SNHU Arena4.414.7 mi
- The Brook4.214.2 mi
- Deerfield Fair4.512 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.510.1 mi
- Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery4.77.5 mi
- AMC Methuen 204.312.9 mi
- Pawtuckaway State Park4.710.1 mi
- Cinemark Rockingham Park and XD4.711.3 mi
- Currier Museum of Art4.714.7 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.46.2 mi
- SEE Science Center4.515.1 mi
- Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens4.717.4 mi
- Aviation Museum of New Hampshire4.712.5 mi
- Pawtuckaway State Park4.710.1 mi
- Massabesic Lake4.711.8 mi
- Griffin Park4.810.6 mi
- Winnekenni Castle4.611.5 mi
- Don Ball Park4.76.7 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.412.2 mi
- Atkinson Resort & Country Club4.57.6 mi
- Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course & Driving Range4.512.6 mi
- Candia Woods Golf Links4.410.5 mi
- Renaissance Golf Club4.612.7 mi
- Crystal Lake Golf Club3.78.9 mi
- The Mall at Rockingham Park4.411.6 mi
- The Mall of New Hampshire4.212.8 mi
- Tuscan Village4.411.2 mi
- Burlington4.211.4 mi
- Salem NH Flea Market Inc4.113 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.612.9 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.621.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A primary local water feature providing recreational opportunities like boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.