Thornton Real Estate

Welcome to Thornton, New Hampshire – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Grafton County. This charming town is a perfect blend of natural beauty and small-town warmth, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a vibrant community to call home.

Thornton is surrounded by the stunning White Mountain National Forest, offering residents and visitors alike an abundance of outdoor activities year-round. From hiking and mountain biking in the warmer months to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, the landscape is a playground for nature enthusiasts. The scenic beauty of the area is complemented by crystal-clear lakes and rivers, perfect for fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying a serene picnic by the water.

One of the highlights of living in Thornton is its strong sense of community. With a population that values connection and collaboration, you’ll find friendly neighbors and local events that bring everyone together, from farmers' markets to seasonal festivals. The town boasts a rich history, reflected in its charming architecture and local heritage sites.

Education is a priority in Thornton, with access to quality schools that foster a nurturing environment for children. The town's strategic location provides easy access to larger cities like Plymouth and Lincoln, ensuring that residents can enjoy the benefits of both rural tranquility and urban convenience.

Whether you're looking for a cozy home, a vacation getaway, or an investment opportunity, Thornton offers a unique lifestyle that beautifully balances relaxation and adventure. Come explore all that this enchanting town has to offer and discover why so many are proud to call Thornton home!

Newest Listings in Thornton

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5113710 MLS

You'll find the newest offering on Melinas Way, nestled in the mountains with sweeping views. This beautiful New Englander home features beautiful pine wood interior for that cabin feel, large and ample windows that draw in a ton of natural light, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an open-concept main living space, a gas fireplace, a loft area fit for a home office, a secondary living room or overflow sleeping space, central heat and A/C for efficient and comfortable living, a full basement ready to be finished, a paver patio off of the lower level, and a 2-car garage with direct entry into the home. You will love the mountain charm inside and appreciate the low-maintenance exterior. Being close to the interstate makes it easy to commute to local attractions and amenities, including Loon Mountain and Waterville Valley (20 min.), Owl's Nest Golf Course (10 min.), and Franconia Notch State Park (30 min.). You also have direct access to snowmobile trails and are close to the Pemigewasset River. This is the perfect spot to enjoy all things White Mountains, an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.

15 Melinas Way Unit 16, Thornton

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5113707 MLS

15 Melinas Way Unit 16, Thornton

$114,900

5113365 MLS

Are you ready to build your New Hampshire getaway or year-round home? This beautiful lot in Sugar Run is one of the area’s most exclusive and desirable country home communities and awaits your vision and plans. The property has been completely trimmed down, opening up lovely local mountain views to the south and east with excellent southern exposure. Adding to its character, the property features beautiful stone walls from years gone by, creating a timeless New England setting. An expired septic plan and house plans are available, giving you a head start on bringing your dream home to life. Enjoy an exceptional four-season location close to Waterville Valley Ski Resort, White Mountains hiking trails, and both the Mad River and Pemigewasset Rivers. World-class golf and skiing resorts are just minutes away, while the gateway to the White Mountains puts you within easy reach of the region’s many premier ski areas and year-round outdoor adventures. Just minutes away, the college town of Plymouth offers shopping, dining, entertainment, and all the services you could want. A rare opportunity to build in a sought after country community surrounded by mountain views, recreation, and the best of New Hampshire’s four-season lifestyle.

Tamarack Rd, Thornton

$443,500

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5111096 MLS

Tucked in a private corner lot in Sugar Run abutting "The Greenspace" with 2 seasonal brooks this home has efficient HVAC for heating and cooling, remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and maple cabinets, new windows and doors. 1st floor primary master suite with nicely updated bath. New lower level rec room/family room can provide that extra space for office, outdoor equipment or guest room with custom built in bar, new water system, new pergo flooring and carpeting in master bedroom, upper level bedroom and open loft with 3/4 bath all redone. House was repainted recently, paved driveway and extra parking area for garage? Enjoy the outdoors from your private composite deck off living room to the woods and brook behind this home abutting protected land. Only a short walk to White Mountain National Forest. A perfect 1st or 2nd home in beautiful NH White Mountain region, lakes region and Plymouth for all your shopping needs.

28 Cold Spring Rd, Thornton

$395,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5110509 MLS

Welcome to The Snowhaus! This Waterville Estates single family has everything you need before you start your winter ski season. The entry level offers a generous landing with storage, making it easy to drop your boots, jackets, and outdoor gear after a day of adventure. Just a few steps up, you'll find a bright landing with two double closets, which are a real asset to storing all of your outdoor gear! The main living area features an open-concept layout that is apt to bring everyone together, whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire. An exposed wood beam adds woodsy character, with a fieldstone fireplace and propane insert for those cozy winter nights in. Two sets of sliders open to the wraparound deck, making it easy to enjoy your morning coffee or relax in the fresh mountain air. The kitchen is very functional, with lots of counter space, ample cabinetry, and a breakfast bar that's perfect for casual meals and conversation, with open flow into the dining and living areas, complete with a full bathroom. Upstairs, the loft offers flexible space that can be whatever you need it to be, from a home office or reading nook to a play area or extra sleeping space for guests.On the lower walkout level, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, another spacious hallway with plenty of closet storage, and a beautifully updated ¾ bath with a tiled shower. A dedicated laundry area adds convenience, while sliders leading outside bring in natural light and easy access to the outdoors. Waterville Estates boasts Campton Mountain Ski area, Recreational Facility with pools, restaurant and regular entertainment. Within an hour of 4 major ski resorts, and immediately connected to everything the White Mountains has to offer.

189 Snowood Dr, Thornton

$569,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5109493 MLS

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY 10/11 - 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Welcome to 111 Holland Trail, a spacious and updated mountain retreat in Waterville Estates, offering an ideal combination of privacy, comfort, and four-season recreation. Being sold furnished, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been thoughtfully updated throughout and offers plenty of room to gather, whether you're searching for a primary residence, White Mountains getaway, or proven investment property. The heart of the home is the bright, updated kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island. The kitchen flows into the dining and living spaces with hardwood and slate flooring. Radiant heated floors throughout provide exceptional comfort during the colder months, complimented by a brand new tankless furnace. The spacious primary suite includes a large bath with soaking tub and separate tiled shower. Outside, enjoy a large deck overlooking the private, wooded backyard. The perfect setting for summer dinners, morning coffee, or relaxing after a day in the mountains. An attached one-car garage offers excellent space for your vehicle and recreational gear, with additional unfinished space providing valuable storage. The property has also enjoyed a very successful history as a short term rental, giving buyers the opportunity to combine personal use with income potential. Located within Waterville Estates, owners can enjoy an impressive collection of recreational amenities while remaining convenient to skiing, hiking, golf, the Pemigewasset River, Waterville Valley, and everything the White Mountains have to offer. A true four-season property ready for its next chapter.

111 Holland Trl, Thornton

$525,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5109273 MLS

Your White Mountains getaway and proven four season rental opportunity awaits! Set on a private one acre lot surrounded by trees and open space, this inviting home has an active history as a short-term rental, welcoming guests throughout all four seasons. With Waterville Valley, Loon Mountain, and Cannon Mountain approximately 15–25 minutes away, Plymouth’s restaurants, shopping, and amenities nearby, and deeded foot access to the Pemi River, the location offers year-round appeal for vacationers and owners alike. Tucked back from the road and perched on a knoll with seasonal views, the home offers a bright, open layout with plenty of room to gather. The main level brings together the kitchen, dining, and living spaces with access to a wraparound deck, perfect for morning coffee, après-ski evenings, or summer entertaining. A cozy fireplace adds warmth after a day in the mountains, while a mini-split provides comfort during the warmer months. The main-level primary bedroom features a 3/4 bath and convenient laundry. Upstairs, a spacious loft provides additional flexible living or sleeping space along with storage. The walkout lower level expands the possibilities with a bonus/game room, two additional bedrooms, multiple baths, a separate entrance, and direct patio access, giving guests plenty of room to spread out. Outside, the fenced yard is ideal for pets and outdoor enjoyment, while a newer metal roof, drilled well, private septic, and generator hookup add everyday practicality. Already enjoyed as an active four-season short-term rental, this property offers the opportunity to continue its rental use, make it your own White Mountains escape, or enjoy the best of both worlds. From skiing to hiking, river adventures, summer getaways, and spectacular fall foliage, there’s a reason guests are drawn to this region throughout the year. Approximately two hours from Boston, this is a mountain retreat with a location that keeps people coming back season after season.

29 Northpointe Rd, Thornton

$449,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5109004 MLS

THIS PROPERTY IS UNDER CONTRACT W/ BOTH LOTS-WAS OFFERED BY THIS LISTING W/ONE ACRE LOT HOUSE &GARAGE-WHILE IT IS UNDER CONTRACT, ANY OFFER WILL BE A BACK UP OFFER TO THAT CONTRACT SHOULD IT FALL APART. Acorn prow style contemporary home has cathedral ceilings all the way to lower level, of windows facing south. There is a seasonal view that could be made yr rd as this property controls the trees that block it from the view.So, a little Glading would bring the views right out. There are so many possibilities in this home as the lowest walk out level has 2 large bedrooms full bath, laundry/utility, & large family room(just add a kitchenette & you have an apt), main level has mudroom,primary bedroom, bath,kitchen and massive great rm w/cathedral ceilings & wood stove and a cathedral ceiling screen rm. 2300 sq ft of finished living square ft. Upstairs is large loft bedroom. Additionally, 2 car detached garage, perennials and stone pathways all over. 2012 replaced the septic, community water long private drive & you cant beat the location. If you are a hiker & you would rather not have to drive, you can hoof it to the Welsh Dickey trails & the other direction at the parking area before you went over the bridge coming here, is one of the local favorite swim holes; more hiking & swim holes within minutes. Waterville Valley Ski Resort is less than 6 miles, Plymouth State University 12, Loon Mtn less than a half hour. Located in the gateway to the White Mountains there is worldclass rock climbing, rivers, lakes & mountains to play on. Snowmobile corridor too. Lakes region is within 15 minutes as well. Great elementary & high schools,restaurants, & a plethera of cultural, musical & art to compliment the outdoor fun that this area has to offer. It is a great place to live whether is year round or vacation home. No short term restrictions if you are looking to supplement & since this is one of old communities, there is limited covenants

26 Judges Rd Unit Lot 36 ONLY, Thornton

$150,000

1 Beds ⋅ 5108909 MLS

Escape to the simple pleasure of tis classic 1963 camp nestled along the peaceful shores of Johnson Brook in Thornton, New Hampshire. Set on a .17 acre lot with approximately 300' of frontage on Johnson Brook, this charming retreat offers a rare opportunity to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with nature. Making the most of its cozy 400 sq/ft, the camp offers a thoughtfully arranged layout with everything you need for a comfortable getaway, kitchen, dining spot, living room, and cozy sleeping area. The intimate footprint is part of its appeal, easy to maintain, easy to enjoy, and perfectly suited for weekend aways, summer adventures, or simply slowing down and savoring the sounds of the brook. Step outside and and let the water become the backdrop to your days. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee by the brook, reading a book in the shade, or gathering around the campfire with family and friends, this property invites you to embrace a more relaxed pace of life. With its classic camp character, private waterfront setting, and proximity to the White Mountains and other attractions, this is the kind of property that reminds you why New Hampshire getaways are so special. Come bring your vision, add your personal touches, and create your own collection of memories along Johnson Brook. This is more than a camp, it is a chance to get away from it all.

32 Johnson Brook Rd, Thornton

$324,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5108481 MLS

Some getaways take a year to set up. This one is ready the day you close. Unit 2 at Waterville Acres comes fully furnished — a true turnkey 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo that has been operating as an established short-term rental in one of the White Mountains' most dependable four-season corridors. Walk in, set down your bags, and you're home. The two-level layout lives easily: an inviting main level for gathering after a day outside, three bedrooms for family and guests, and a lower level warmed by a Rinnai gas heater — the perfect boot-up spot on a snowy morning. The kitchen features a new stove and oven (2023) and a newer refrigerator, and the community's drilled well was newly installed in 2025. Summer means the association pool just steps away, hiking out every trailhead in the valley, and tee times at the newly expanded Owl's Nest resort. Winter is where the location shows off...with three Indy Pass mountains within 30 minutes and five under an hour - Waterville Valley, Cannon, Tenney, Ragged and Pats Peak. And with I-93 close by, the drive up from Boston is a painless couple of hours — which is exactly why this corridor stays in demand every season of the year. The association fee keeps ownership simple, covering water, sewer, trash, snow removal, road maintenance, landscaping, and the recreation amenities. Whether you're looking for a family mountain base, a low-maintenance home, or a furnished rental ready to continue its next chapter, Unit 2 lets you skip the setup and start enjoying the mountains now.

71 Waterville Acres Rd Unit 2, Thornton

$699,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5108430 MLS

To be built in Thornton, NH a modern mountain retreat designed to make the most of its private 1.36-acre setting. This thoughtfully designed home blends contemporary architecture with warm, natural finishes, featuring a dramatic vaulted living area, expansive glass overlooking the wooded surroundings, an open-concept kitchen and living space, and a spacious deck that extends the living area outdoors. The floor plan offers convenient first-floor living with a primary suite, an additional bedroom and bath, utility space, and a loft above that adds flexibility for guests, an office, or additional retreat space.The homesite is already cleared with a roughed-in driveway, installed well and septic, and desirable southern exposure ideal for taking advantage of natural light and potential solar energy. Additional clearing may open up sweeping mountain views, while the wooded setting provides the privacy and peaceful atmosphere you'd expect from a New Hampshire getaway. Located on a quiet, dead-end, town-maintained paved road, this property feels tucked away without being remote. I-93, golf, skiing, hiking, and the year-round recreation of the White Mountains are all within easy reach. Whether envisioned as a primary residence, weekend escape, or four-season vacation home, this is an opportunity to enjoy new construction, distinctive modern design, and the New Hampshire mountain lifestyle in one compelling package.

53 Diamond Ledge Rd, Thornton

$1,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5108421 MLS

Calling all equestrian enthusiasts. New construction home to be built on over 14 acres of beautiful land featuring ~4+/- acres of picturesque pasture. The pasture would make a great spot to have a paddock. This property would be ideal for horses with its sandy soil and 12" of compacted organic material. Work with the builder to design your dream home. This custom home will have ~2,300 sq. ft. of living space featuring a first floor primary bedroom suite. A very special location with complete privacy and serenity. Building permit in hand for current design. Well & septic system approvals in place. Photos are of a similar build to depict possible fit and finish. This parcel is deed restricted so you can only erect a single family home with a barn, garage or stable. Thornton is located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire and proximal to several local amenities. Loon Mountain and Waterville Valley resorts are both 20 minute drives. Easy commutes to Plymouth, Tilton, Concord and beyond. 2 hours from Boston and Logan Airport. Close by to two 18-hole golf courses. Close to snowmobile trails. Endless hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking options with access to the White Mountain National Forest and beautiful bodies of water within the White Mountains and the Lakes Region. If you can dream it, you can live it. Come see what makes this property so special with endless possibilities to enjoy.

115 Adams Farm Rd, Thornton

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