Property Details
Basic Information
- MLS Number: 5110605
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $399,000
- Date Listed: 09/18/2026
- Description: Pristine 26-acre offering featuring a rare combination of open fields, mature woods, scenic local views, and 1,032 feet of direct frontage on the Contoocook River creating one of the most beautiful and private building sites in New Hampshire. Located just below the popular Freight Train Rapids, this exceptional property offers an extraordinary waterfront setting for those seeking privacy, recreation, and acreage. The 71-mile Contoocook River is renowned for its recreational opportunities, with this section of the river offering Class III to Class V whitewater rapids popular with experienced boaters. The river is also known for excellent fishing, including salmon, trout, and bass, making this an exceptional destination for recreational and sport fishermen. The land itself is equally impressive, with expansive fields, wooded areas, and established walking paths throughout the property. Enjoy the changing seasons, abundant natural beauty, and peaceful sounds of the river from a setting that feels wonderfully secluded while offering tremendous potential for a distinctive private estate. With its combination of substantial acreage, river frontage, open land, woods, views, and recreational opportunities, this is truly one of the most unique properties to come to the market in recent years. Approximately 21 acres are enrolled in Current Use, offering potential tax advantages to the owner. A rare opportunity to create an exceptional waterfront retreat in one of New Hampshire's most scenic settings.
Building
- Acreage: 26
- Square Feet: 1,132,560
- Zoning: Rural Residential
Location
- County: Merrimack
- Town: Henniker
Finance
- Taxes: $3,890
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: None
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Henniker Community School
- High School: John Stark Regional High Sch
Amenities
- Other Amenities: Waterfront, Water View
Other Details
Water
- Water Access: Owned
- Water Body Name: Contoocook River
- Water Body Type: River
- Water View: Yes
- Waterfront: 1032
- Water: On-Site Well Needed