Effingham NH Real Estate and Effingham Town Information
Effingham is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,273. Effingham includes the village of Effingham Falls. Pine River State Forest is in the south.
This town was settled by the Leavitts of Hampton, and named "Leavittstown." In 1749, the land was granted by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, and he named it "Effingham" for the Howard family, who were Earls of Effingham. The town was incorporated in 1778. North Effingham would be set off in 1831 to become the town of Freedom.
Effingham was home to the first normal school in New Hampshire, established in 1830 on the second floor of the Effingham Union Academy Building, erected in 1819. James W. Bradbury, later a U.S. Senator from Maine, took charge of the school only on condition that it should be for the "instruction and training of teachers." The idea was his own and, at that time, entirely novel.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 102.7 km² (39.7 mi²). 99.8 km² (38.5 mi²) of it is land and 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water, comprising 2.80% of the town. Effingham is drained by the Ossipee River. Green Mountain, elevation 1,884 feet (574 meters) above sea level, is the highest point in town. The community is bounded on the east by the Maine state line, and on the north by the Ossipee River. Effingham lies fully within the Saco River watershed.[1]
Demographics
Freedom Road, Effingham Falls in 1915
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,273 people, 490 households, and 336 families residing in the town. The population density was 12.7/km² (33.0/mi²). There were 791 housing units at an average density of 7.9/km² (20.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.35% White, 0.39% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.
There were 490 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,000, and the median income for a family was $38,000. Males had a median income of $29,650 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,089. About 8.1% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
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PRIVATELY SET ON A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ROAD, this sprawling New England style home is situated on 22+ acres of land with open fields, woods and a small pond. The home's many unique features make this a one-of-a-kind property.
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Views, views, views of serene Province Lake come with this spacious lake cottage with lots of rooms and large upstairs partially finished. Open concept on the first floor looks right at the lake, sandy beach and level wooded lot. Detached garage is a great bonus. Lots of potential.
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Absolutely charming 3 yr old cape. Generous living areas, oversized bedrooms, 1st fl master w/ bath. Seperate 16x24 studio/guest qtrs that will steal your heart. Has pine pnld great room w/ mini kitchen. 3/4 bath and cozy sitting area w/ lots of windows down, and a master BR with 1/2 bath in the loft. Property has its own camper dump station. 4 Bdrm Septic
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Immaculate log cabin on 7 country acres. New kitchen, finished basement, 2 screened porches, garage, lovely lawns and fruit trees. Furnished but antiques excluded. As a bonus, a buildable lot in the Bahamas! Summer in Effingham and spend February in the tropical sun!
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Loads of room in this 2 story Colonial. Set back off the road for privacy. Full length farmers porch. Wet bar room. Mstr suite & 2BR 2nd floor of main house. Apt over attached 2 car grge. 2nd 2 car garage has carport and another 2BR apt over it with plenty of extra storage. Out building for the animals or even more storage.
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Go back in time to the good old days to a home built in 1800. This home offers original post and beams throughout, 4 bedrooms, 2. 5 baths. First floor includes living room, dining room, den, sitting room, kitchen with a restored Home Clarion wood cooking stove, library, 1. 5 baths, attached heated breezeway, 2 car garage with a huge finished loft.
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CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE BEAUTIFULLY SET ON 58 ACRES bounded by stone walls, open field and woods. Pleasant Mountain view. Lots of room for a garden or animals. Fireplace with granite hearth and porches. Upgrades include heat, wiring, roof, windows and plumbing. Historic Lords Hill area near first normal school in United States.
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Million dollar views from this year round waterfront. Sliders to private deck, separate bunkhouse/studio, plus storage shed. Private level setting, deck, dock, fully furnished. Lovely applianced kitchen, tile floor & breakfast bar. 5 minutes to golf course
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Historic Effingham farmhouse property set on +/- 7. 9 acres in quaint village setting. Originally built as stagecoach stop now ready for new life ¿ potential as horse farm or B & B. Recent kitchen remodel features granite countertops & stainless appliances. Unique details throughout. Huge post & beam barn, stone walls & cleared fields.
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Over the river and through the woods! You can fish from your own private riverfront on 7. 7 acres. Cross the scenic bridge to reach your beautifully decorated and spacious Cape style home. A large detached 2 car garage offers a separate room with woodstove. This unique property has plenty of room to entertain or just sit and listen to the waterfall
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