Thornton
“Waterville Valley's residential community — quiet I-93 living”
$285K
Median home price
▲ 6.0% past year
About Thornton
Thornton is the residential community that feeds Waterville Valley and the I-93 White Mountains corridor, stretching along the Pemigewasset River between Campton to the south and Lincoln to the north. The town has a significant mix of year-round residents and seasonal vacation properties, which suppresses year-round pricing while keeping the outdoor access extraordinary. Waterville Valley ski resort is 15 minutes east. Loon Mountain is 15 minutes north. The Pemigewasset River provides summer kayaking and swimming.
Market Snapshot
24
Days on market
median
$192
Price / sq ft
$17.20
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
6.0%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
18 min
to Plymouth
70 min
to Manchester
118 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Hospital
Seasons in Thornton
Spring
Pemigewasset River spring runoff kayaking
Summer
White Mountain National Forest hiking and river swimming
Fall
Kancamagus Highway foliage drive from Lincoln
Winter
Waterville Valley and Loon Mountain skiing
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