23 Austin Lane in Hollis, New Hampshire has officially closed. The custom colonial sold for $1,280,500 on July 17, 2026, and once you walk through what this property offers, it is easy to see why it drew serious attention in one of Hollis’ most desirable pockets. Built in 2019 and set on 2.35 private acres, this was one of the more compelling luxury sales the Souhegan Valley has seen this summer.
Property Overview: Inside 23 Austin Lane
The home spans 5,924 total finished square feet, with 4,372 above grade and another 1,552 in a finished walkout lower level. It offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage, all on a landscaped 2.35 acre country setting lot.
- Chef’s kitchen with professional grade stainless appliances, quartz surfaces, a walk in pantry, and a 16 foot island
- Great room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace with pellet stove
- Primary suite with custom tile shower and a large walk in closet
- Bonus room over the garage plus a private office, mudroom with side entry, and two laundry areas
- Walkout lower level with daylight windows and an additional bath
- Outdoor living including a patio, firepit, saltwater hot tub, deck, and covered farmers porch
Buyers also get the Hollis Brookline school district, minutes to Hollis village, and the Beaver Brook trails right down the road. That combination of craftsmanship, acreage, and location is exactly what drives premium pricing in this market.
The Listing Team Behind the Sale
23 Austin Lane was listed by Karen R. Brown of RE/MAX Innovative Properties. The buyer came in through an outside brokerage, and the transaction was financed conventionally with a completed in person appraisal.
- Original list price: $1,499,000
- List price at contract: $1,350,000
- Final sale price: $1,280,500
- Listed: March 27, 2026
- Under contract: May 1, 2026
- Closed: July 17, 2026
- Days on market: 35
What This Sale Tells Us About the Southern NH Market
The 35 day timeline at 23 Austin Lane is the headline. That matches the current Hillsborough County average almost exactly, which tells us the luxury tier is moving at the same pace as the broader market rather than stalling above it. What it also shows is that price discovery still matters at the top. The seller adjusted from $1,499,000 to $1,350,000, found a buyer in about five weeks, and closed at $1,280,500. Homes priced to the market sell. Homes priced to a hope sit.
For sellers in Hollis, Amherst, Mont Vernon, and Milford, the takeaway is straightforward. Buyers in the million dollar plus range are educated, patient, and working with real inventory choices. They will pay for quality construction and privacy, but they will not pay for an aspirational number. Recent data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors continues to point the same direction.
If you own a home in the Souhegan Valley and want to know what a sale like 23 Austin Lane means for your own value, we can walk you through it. Contact The Hoover Home Team for a straightforward, no pressure conversation about your options.
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