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Effingham New Hampshire
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| Effingham, NH |
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Community Contact
Effingham Board of Selectmen
Claudia Lamphier, Administrative Assistant
PO Box 25
Effingham, NH
03882
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| Telephone |
(603) 539-7770 |
| Fax |
(603) 539-7799 |
| E-mail |
effingham@adelphia.net |
| Web Site |
not available
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9 am - 2 pm, and Friday, 9 am - 12 noon; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm, and Saturday, 8 am - 12 noon, Closed Wednesday
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Conway NH-ME LMA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 1 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 3 |
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State Representative |
Carroll County District 5 |
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Incorporated: 1778
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Origin: This town was first settled by the Leavitts of Hampton, and named Leavittstown. In 1749, the land was granted by Governor Benning Wentworth, and he named it Effingham for the Howard family, who were Earls of Effingham.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
154 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Effingham's population has grow well above average for the last three decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a four percent decrease between 1950-1960 to a 66 percent increase between 1970-1980; fast growth continued through 2000. Effingham's population more than tripled, increasing by a total of 932 residents, going from 341 in 1950 to 1,273 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Effingham was 1,325 residents, which ranked 166th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
34.1 persons per square mile of land area. Effingham contains 38.9 square miles of land area and 1.1 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Center Effingham, Chases Mill, Effingham Falls, Grape Corner, Pine River, South Effingham, Drake's Corner
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$1,280,000 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
2000/05 |
| Master Plan |
2005 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
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| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Zoning Board; Library Trustees
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Appointed:
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Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
Effingham Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9/10 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
| Distance: 20 miles |
Staffed Beds: 49 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| 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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Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
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Yes |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$24.40 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
60.1 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$14.41 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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89.7% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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8.5% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.8% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
849 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
669 |
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Building Permits Issued
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30 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
47 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
133 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
1,325 |
46,762 |
| 2000 |
1,277 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
944 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
599 |
27,929 |
| 1970 |
360 |
18,548 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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657
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Female
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616 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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57 |
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Age 5 to 19
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310 |
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Age 20 to 34
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195 |
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Age 35 to 54
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415 |
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Age 55 to 64
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136 |
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Age 65 and over
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160 |
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Median Age
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38.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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82.7% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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17.1% |
| Per capita income |
$17,089 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$38,000 |
| Median household income |
$36,000 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$29,650 |
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Female
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$22,188 |
| Families below the poverty level |
8.1% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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431 |
707 |
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Employed
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421 |
687 |
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Unemployed
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10 |
20 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.3% |
2.8% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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n |
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Average Weekly Wage
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n |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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Average Weekly Wage
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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250 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$304 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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2 |
11 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$212 |
$291 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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252 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$303 |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) |
District: SAU
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| Career Technology Center(s): |
Region 9 Vocational Technical Center, Wolfeboro |
Region: 09 | |
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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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1
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Grade Levels |
K 1-6
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1-12
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Total Enrollment |
119
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 17 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Granite State College-Conway | |
| Lakeview Neurorehab |
Head injury rehabilitation |
100 |
1982 |
| International Paper |
Processing wood |
50 |
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| Thermalarm Products, Inc. |
Alarm thermometers |
3 |
1972 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
25, 153 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-95, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
57 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Wolfeboro |
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Runway |
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2,540 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Portland, ME
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Distance |
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46 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
86 miles |
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Portland, ME |
48 miles |
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Boston, MA |
119 miles |
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New York City, NY |
327 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
252 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
75.6% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
14.1% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
1.3% |
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Other Means |
1.9% |
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Worked at home |
7.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
23% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
69% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
8% | |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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X
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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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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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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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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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X
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Cross Country Skiing |
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): King Pine |
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Other:
Watts Sanctuary | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/21/05
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 Effingham NH. See all Effingham NH Real Estate
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Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Effingham NH |
Home |
$454,900 |
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Beds: 4 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$309,900 |
Waterfront on Province Lake |
Beds: 2 |
65 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$264,900 |
Waterfront on Province Lake |
Beds: 2 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$219,900 |
Waterfront on Province Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$199,900 |
Waterfront on Province Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$189,000 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$179,900 |
Waterfront on Red Brook |
Beds: 2 |
417 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$175,000 |
Waterfront on Red Brook |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$169,900 |
Waterfront on Red Brook |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$149,000 |
Waterfront on Red Brook |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$135,000 |
Waterfront on Red Brook |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$129,900 |
Waterfront on Red Brook |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$117,900 |
Waterfront on Pine River |
Beds: 3 |
1000 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home |
$85,000 |
Waterfront on Pine River |
Beds: 3 |
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| Effingham NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$84,000 |
Waterfront on Pine River |
Beds: 3 |
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