Elm Street Cooperative

Elm Street Cooperative is a resident-owned community located on Redwood Drive in Winchester, New Hampshire. Having transitioned to cooperative ownership in March 1990, it is a deeply rooted neighborhood in the southwestern corner of the state. The park is notable for its exceptionally low lot rents, providing highly affordable housing in Cheshire County. The park contains 36 home sites nestled in a quiet, rural setting. The housing consists mainly of older, well-kept single-wide manufactured homes on manageable lots. The park's layout is simple and functional, bordered by the dense forests typical of the Monadnock Region, giving the community a secluded, peaceful atmosphere. Life at Elm Street Cooperative is defined by its affordability and the independence of its residents. The cooperative board focuses strictly on essential services like road grading, snow plowing, and utility management. Because there are no costly shared amenities, the park manages to keep the cost of living extremely low for its working-class and retired residents. Situated in Winchester, the park is close to the Ashuelot River and Pisgah State Park, offering residents excellent outdoor recreational opportunities. It is also a short drive from the Massachusetts and Vermont borders, as well as the larger commercial hub of Keene, providing easy access to regional employment and healthcare.