
Sandown
New Hampshire's Finest and Most Intact Colonial Meeting House
About Sandown
Sandown was carved from Kingston in 1756 and named for Sandown on the Isle of Wight. Its 1773 Old Meeting House still stands as one of New England's finest examples of colonial church architecture. The town once sat along the Nashua and Rochester Railroad — the busiest single-track line in the country — and the beautifully preserved 1874 Sandown Depot now serves as a local history museum. Today Sandown is a quiet, wooded residential community where Phillips Pond, Angle Pond, and several smaller water bodies give residents year-round outdoor access without the crowds. The ponds are popular for fishing, kayaking, and swimming in summer, while the surrounding woods offer plenty of trails for hiking and exploring. Route 121A connects residents to Derry and the broader I-93 corridor in about 15 minutes, making it a practical base for commuters who want space and affordability. The town runs its own recreation programs and maintains an active volunteer culture that shows up at Old Home Days every summer. Zorvino Vineyards adds a local flavor to the community, producing wines from both locally grown and imported grapes. It's the kind of place where you know your neighbors and can still find affordable housing within reasonable commuting distance of the Seacoast and Boston areas.
Why Sandown?
- Quiet, wooded setting with multiple ponds and rail-trail access
- 15 minutes to Derry, 35 minutes to Manchester for commuters
- Strong Timberlane Regional school district shared with Atkinson, Danville, and Plaistow
- Active town recreation programs and historic Old Meeting House
Quick Facts
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Living in Sandown
What you need to know about making Sandown your home.
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Schools & Education
Sandown students attend local elementary schools then feed into Timberlane Regional Middle and High School in Plaistow, part of SAU 55.
Cost of Living
Typical home values around $501K with property taxes at $17.80 per $1,000. No state income or sales tax keeps overall costs moderate for southeastern NH.
Real Estate
$501,000 median home price
$17.80 per $1,000 property tax rate
No state income or sales tax in NH
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School District
Events in Sandown
Arts & Crafts Club
EPB Talent Show
NAACP Manchester Branch (#2069)
Planning Board
New Hampshire Composers – Faculty Performance Series
From Broadway to the Big Screen with Jenene Caramielo
Explore Sandown
Zorvino Vineyards
All Japanese Imported Auto Services
Chestnut Hill Auto Service
H O P Sales & Service

Sandlot Sports & Entertainment
Ag's Auto Repair
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