Black Bear Coop, formerly known as Lamplighter's, is a mobile home park situated just outside North Conway in Conway, NH. This established, budget-friendly neighborhood is home to approximately 200 double and single-wide manufactured homes, making it one of the larger manufactured housing communities in Mount Washington Valley. The Saco River abuts the back of the park, giving residents private river access and a small beach area to enjoy for swimming and relaxing in the warmer months, an amenity that's uncommon among manufactured home communities in the region.
As a cooperative community, Black Bear Coop is owned and governed collectively by its residents, and interested buyers must submit an application and go through an approval process with the park before purchasing a home. This structure helps maintain community standards and a sense of stability that many buyers appreciate, though it does add an extra step to the purchase process compared to a typical condo or single-family sale.
Black Bear Coop offers one of the more accessible price points for homeownership in Mount Washington Valley, making it a popular option for buyers priced out of the area's condo and single-family markets. Despite its affordability, residents remain close to North Conway's shops, restaurants, and outdoor recreation, as well as Conway's schools and services. Because turnover at Black Bear Coop can move quickly given strong demand for affordable options in the valley, buyers interested in this community should be prepared to act fast when a home becomes available and have the co-op application ready to submit. Reach out to Pinkham Real Estate for guidance on the co-op's application process, current pricing trends, and to view available homes for sale.
