Contoocook River Cooperative

Contoocook River Cooperative is a large, resident-owned manufactured housing community situated off Long Woods Road near the Contoocook River in Deering. Originally established in 1971 as Longwoods Mobile Home Park, the residents organized with the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund in March 2024 to purchase the park and convert it into New Hampshire's 149th resident-owned community. The neighborhood has a quiet, wooded rural atmosphere bordered by local trails and riverfront land. The community spans roughly 106 sites laid out along Martin Road, Wyman Road, Hubbard Road, and Chamberlain Court. Approximately 85% of the housing stock consists of single-wide homes alongside 15% double-wide/multi-section units, with roughly 75% featuring peaked roofs and lap siding. Homes range from vintage 1970s–1980s models to brand-new infill manufactured homes placed on vacant lots following the cooperative conversion. Located just across the town line from downtown Hillsborough via Bridge Street (NH Route 149) and US Route 202, residents have immediate access to grocery stores, restaurants, and Hillsboro-Deering schools within a 5-minute drive. Outdoor recreation is directly accessible via adjacent snowmobile and ATV trail networks, nearby golf courses, and Contoocook River access.