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Barnstead New Hampshire
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| Barnstead, NH |
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Community Contact
Barnstead Board of Selectmen
John O'Neil, Chairman
PO Box 11, Route 126
Center Barnstead, NH
03225
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| Telephone |
(603) 269-4071 |
| Fax |
(603) 269-4072 |
| E-mail |
barntownhall@metrocast.net |
| Web Site |
www.barnstead.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, and Tuesday, 9:00 am - 7 pm
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Concord NH Micro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Belknap County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 1 |
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Executive Council |
District
2 |
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State Senate |
District 4 |
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State Representative |
Belknap County District 5 |
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Incorporated: 1727
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Origin: Granted in 1727, the town was established to deal with rapidly expanding population in the seacoast area. A majority of new settlers came from either Barnstable on Cape Cod or Hampstead on Long Island, and the town's name is a conjunction of the two. The town includes three villages, South Barnstead, Center Barnstead, and Barnstead; and is home to at least nine lakes and ponds.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
807 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Decennial population growth rates in Barnstead have ranged from virtually no change between 1950-1960, when the population increased by only four residents, to a 105 percent increase between 1970-1980, when the population more than doubled in size. Barnstead's population went from 846 in 1950 to 3,886 in 2000, a total increase of 3,040 residents. The 2004 Census estimate for Barnstead was 4,433 residents, which ranked 80th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
103.2 persons per square mile of land area. Barnstead contains 42.9 square miles of land area and 2.0 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Barnstead Parade, Center Barnstead, Lockes Corner, South Barnstead, North Barnstead
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2004 |
$2,792,354 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
$4,242,627 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/03 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Budget Committee; Library Trustees
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Appointed:
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Zoning Board; Parks & Recreation; Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
Oscar Foss Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9/10 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Concord Hospital or Frisbie Memorial, Rochester |
| Distance: 21 miles |
Staffed Beds: 202; 70 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Locke Lake Colony;
Central Water Co., Inc. |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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None |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling Program
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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon; Union |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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unknown |
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Residential
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unknown |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$20.84 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
77.8 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$16.18 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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96.6% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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2.0% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.3% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
2,304 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
2,066 |
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Building Permits Issued
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35 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
112 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
126 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
4,433 |
60,858 |
| 2000 |
3,914 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
3,105 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
2,292 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
1,119 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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1,981
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Female
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1,905 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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243 |
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Age 5 to 19
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865 |
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Age 20 to 34
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609 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,335 |
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Age 55 to 64
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411 |
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Age 65 and over
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423 |
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Median Age
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38.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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86.0% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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17.8% |
| Per capita income |
$19,773 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$49,404 |
| Median household income |
$47,449 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$34,130 |
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Female
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$24,904 |
| Families below the poverty level |
2.8% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,007 |
2,392 |
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Employed
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1,920 |
2,307 |
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Unemployed
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87 |
85 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.3% |
3.6% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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125 |
68 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$292 |
$519 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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92 |
158 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$289 |
$408 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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217 |
226 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$291 |
$441 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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95 |
155 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$403 |
$450 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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312 |
381 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$325 |
$445 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Barnstead operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are jointly managed with Alton |
District: SAU
51/JMA |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Concord High School; Pembroke Academy |
Region: 11 | |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary
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Middle/Junior High
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High School
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Private/Parochial
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Number of Schools |
1
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Grade Levels |
P K 1-8
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Total Enrollment |
593
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 77 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: University of NH; Franklin Pierce Law | |
| Barnstead Elementary School |
Education |
82 |
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| Barnstead Country Store |
General merchandise |
22 |
1988 |
| Bosco Bell |
Convenience store, gas |
14 |
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| Town of Barnstead |
Municipal services |
34 |
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| JJ Goodwin's |
Restaurant |
8 |
1997 |
| Barton's Lumber |
Lumber Yard |
15 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
28, 126 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 14 |
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Distance |
20 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Concord |
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Runway |
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6,005 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Manchester
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Distance |
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29 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
28 miles |
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Portland, ME |
95 miles |
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Boston, MA |
87 miles |
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New York City, NY |
285 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
271 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
82.3% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
11.0% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
0.9% |
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Other Means |
0.5% |
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Worked at home |
5.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
36.6 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
14% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
82% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
3% | |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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Tourists Attractions |
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X
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Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
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X
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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X
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Campgrounds |
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X
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Fishing/Hunting |
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X
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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Snowmobile Trails |
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Bicycle Trails |
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Cross Country Skiing |
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X
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock |
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Other:
Outdoor Hockey and skating rinks; outdoor basketball courts | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 05/25/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions,
modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained
herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be
directed to the community contact.
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| Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Barnstead NH. See all Barnstead NH Real Estate
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| Town |
Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$669,900 |
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Beds: 4 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$500,000 |
Waterfront on Big |
Beds: 5 |
1600 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$479,000 |
Waterfront on Half Moon |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$474,900 |
Waterfront on Lower Suncook |
Beds: 3 |
116 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$379,900 |
Waterfront on Locke |
Beds: 2 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$379,900 |
Waterfront on Locke |
Beds: 4 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$369,900 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$365,000 |
Waterfront on Halfmoon Lake |
Beds: 3 |
90 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$359,900 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 4 |
140 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$349,900 |
Waterfront on Suncook Lake |
Beds: 2 |
100 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$349,900 |
Waterfront on Suncook Lake |
Beds: 2 |
80 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$349,000 |
Waterfront on Suncook Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$339,900 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
70 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$339,900 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
102 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$320,000 |
Waterfront on Suncook Lake |
Beds: 3 |
200 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$319,500 |
Waterfront on Suncook River |
Beds: 3 |
1200 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$309,500 |
Waterfront on Lower Suncook |
Beds: 4 |
125 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$300,000 |
Waterfront on Lower Suncook |
Beds: 4 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$299,900 |
Waterfront on Lower Suncook |
Beds: 4 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$279,000 |
Waterfront on Lower Suncook |
Beds: 2 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$275,000 |
Waterfront on Huntress Pond |
Beds: 3 |
170 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$274,500 |
Waterfront on Half Moon |
Beds: 1 |
150 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$259,900 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
90 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$259,900 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$258,500 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$249,900 |
Waterfront on Locke/Halfmoon |
Beds: 3 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$249,900 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$249,000 |
Waterfront on Locke Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$248,700 |
Waterfront on Locke/Halfmoon |
Beds: 3 |
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| Barnstead NH |
Home |
$244,900 |
Waterfront on Locke/Halfmoon |
Beds: 3 |
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