A 1774 Homestead on Eastman Brook, Offered for the First Time in Nearly 200 Years
$185,000 Ripe for Reimagining
Piermont sits in Grafton County on New Hampshire's Connecticut River corridor — 5.2 acres of New England homestead land with Eastman Brook running along the property.
Built in 1774 — two years before the Declaration of Independence — this house has stood in the Connecticut River Valley for more than 250 years, and for nearly 200 of those years it has never been listed for sale. The period craftsmanship is all still here: wide-plank floors, hand-hewn beams, original woodwork, and multiple working fireplaces. Four bedrooms and two baths across 2,140 square feet — generous by the standards of the era. Several substantial outbuildings offer space for storage, workshops, or agricultural use. The property is being sold strictly as-is with the condition of all systems unknown — this is a restoration project by any honest measure, and the price reflects that. Eastman Brook runs along the parcel, a water feature the original settlers would have depended on for daily life.
Listed at $185,000. Listing courtesy of Amy Morse, Vanessa Stone Real Estate.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
Eastman Brook runs along this parcel and sits within the Connecticut River watershed — the same water source the original 1774 occupants depended on. Rural Grafton County properties typically rely on private wells and septic systems; the condition of both is unknown and should be fully assessed before closing. The brook corridor may be subject to NH DES Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act requirements — any major renovation or new construction near the brook should be reviewed against current setback rules with the NH Department of Environmental Services.
Crop & Income Potential
The 5.2 acres almost certainly supported active farming for much of the property's 250-year history, and the outbuildings tell that story — the site is already configured with structures that can support animals, equipment, or food storage. Grafton County's climate and soil support a productive kitchen garden, root crops, and small livestock operations. A restoration buyer coming in with agricultural intentions will find meaningful infrastructure already in place, even if everything needs evaluation and likely repair.
Sustainability
The original fireplaces remain intact and functional, providing supplemental heat with no fuel costs for a household with access to New Hampshire timber. A restoration project of this scale is also an opportunity to bring in modern systems from scratch — heat pump, insulation, solar, updated electrical and plumbing — rather than working around aging infrastructure. The as-is price reflects the full scope of work ahead; a pre-offer structural and mechanical assessment is essential for building an accurate renovation budget before committing to the project.
The Boundaries
Before closing, get a current survey — it'll settle the boundary lines and clarify how much of the property falls under brook setbacks. Walk the outbuildings against the legal parcel footprint too, and check them for compliance with Piermont's local setback rules. Well and septic condition is a genuine unknown here, so budget for an independent assessment of both. And since Eastman Brook likely falls under NH DES shoreland protection, it's worth a call to confirm the buffer requirements before planning any construction near the water.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Piermont is a quiet Connecticut River Valley town of about 700 people, tucked between Orford and Haverhill along one of New England's most historically intact rural corridors. The Upper Valley region stretches along both sides of the NH-Vermont border and is anchored to the south by Hanover, home to Dartmouth College, about 25 miles away. Piermont's agricultural roots run as deep as its oldest structures — and a 1774 homestead fits the town's character in a way that would be hard to replicate anywhere else in the region.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
UNH Cooperative Extension's Grafton County office supports small-farm and homestead operations in the Upper Valley with programming on vegetable and livestock production, woodlot management, and rural land stewardship. The USDA Service Center for Grafton County in Plymouth handles FSA and NRCS programs, including conservation cost-share opportunities for rural properties with agricultural and watershed protection potential. The NH Division of Forests and Lands offers free forestry stewardship planning for private landowners managing wooded parcels in the region.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
The Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail runs along the NH-Vermont border through the Piermont area, giving canoe and kayak access to one of New England's great river corridors. The Haverhill area, 10 miles north, provides access to fishing, trails, and the White Mountain foothills. Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, NH — about 20 miles south — offers lift-served skiing in winter. The region is laced with hiking and snowmobile trails, and the Appalachian Trail's New Hampshire corridor is accessible within a short drive.
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