About Plaistow
Plaistow is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It is bordered by Kingston NH (north), Newton NH (northeast), Merrimac MA (east at one point), Haverhill MA (south), Atkinson NH (west), and Hampstead NH (northwest).
Each year, the town celebrates "Old Home Day" with a parade along Main Street through Plaistow village, fireworks at the local high school, and a carnival-style atmosphere on the Town Hall lawn to commemorate the town's anniversary.
Things To Do in Plaistow
Sweet Hill Farm's Market is open all year and offers an ever-changing selection of seasonally fresh fruits, veggies, and corn grown right on their farm. They also offer a large range of New England-made items. Every season brings new activities and festivals, so see what's new on the farm!
Zoo Creatures is New England's largest exotic and unique pet shop and pet resource. For those who want to learn more, NERD, the New England Reptile Distributors, offers educational tours, which are a must-do while in Plaistow.
The forest is an excellent representation of New Hampshire hiking; a woodland trek with 80-90 percent shade, ponds, modest hills, a boardwalk portion, and a covered trail bridge. The routes themselves are enjoyable since they are not too rough. Nonetheless, trail markers are irregular, making navigating difficult.
Plaistow Public Schools
Timberlane Regional High School (grades 9-12) and Timberlane Regional Middle School (grades 6-8) are located in Plaistow and serve as the middle and high schools for Plaistow, Atkinson, Danville, and Sandown. Pollard Elementary School, which serves solely Plaistow students from kindergarten to grade 5, is also located in the neighborhood. To visit the school webpage, click HERE.
Parks and Recreation
Plaistow Recreation provides both passive and active programs to meet the needs of citizens through comprehensive activities, open space preservation, facilities, and services that respond to changing needs within the community in a safe and secure environment while enriching the quality of life for present and future generations.
Transportation
Route 121A (Main Street) is a local route that passes through the center of Plaistow from north to south. It crosses NH 125 north of town and ends at the Massachusetts border, where the route continues south for a few yards until stopping at Massachusetts Route 125. NH 121A connects East Hampstead and Sandown to Chester. New Hampshire Route 108 runs north to south along Plaistow's eastern edge, approximately 0.1 miles (0.16 km) west of the Massachusetts border. Route 108 connects Newton and Exeter to the north and Haverhill to the south. NH 121 runs for around 1000 feet through the town's extreme southwestern corner.
Pan Am Railways (originally the Boston and Maine Railroad) operates the primary railroad route from Boston to Portland, Maine, which is used by Amtrak and freight trains and runs through Plaistow. Amtrak Downeaster passenger stations are located in Haverhill to the south and Exeter to the north. MVRTA bus 13 runs from the center of Haverhill to just south of the state border, where it stops on Route 125.
Popular Local Restaurants
You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Plaistow. Here are some of our top picks.
Early Bird Café provides a delicious dinner in a welcoming and clean environment. Fresh ingredients are used in their homemade soups, stews, sauces, sandwiches, salads, dinners, and desserts. Enjoy one of their charbroiled burgers on one of their delectable sandwich buns, or a slice of their handmade pie.
They serve the best Chinese cuisine in the area. Hawaiian Isle has a full-service lounge serving beer, wine, and our famous exotic cocktails.
They specialize in naturally delicious authentic Puerto Rican cuisine prepared with only the finest ingredients and family traditions handed down through generations of Puerto Rican chefs.
They provide a diverse cuisine of Italian, American, and Asian fare in a sports-themed setting with a bar.
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Sell Your Home in Plaistow, NH
Plaistow is a desirable community, so selling your Plaistow home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.
Buying a Home in Plaistow, NH
If you're thinking about moving to Plaistow, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.
For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Plaistow, NH properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!
RECENTLY SOLD
3 Beds2.5 Baths1,688 SqFt1/38 38$420,000 $415,000 1.2%
2 Beds2.5 Baths2,483 SqFt1/35 35$430,000 $439,000 2.1%
3 Beds3 Baths3,000 SqFt1/33 33$649,900 $649,900