Alton
“Eastern Winnipesaukee at its best — and quietest”
$470K
Median home price
▲ 7.5% past year
About Alton
Alton sits at the southern end of Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay, a deep and spectacular section of the lake. Town Docks summer concerts are a Lakes Region institution. It's quieter than Meredith and more affordable than Wolfeboro, with extremely low property taxes.
Market Snapshot
18
Days on market
median
$287
Price / sq ft
$13.50
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
6.5%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
50 min
to Concord
65 min
to Manchester
110 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Regional airport
Laconia Municipal
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Alton
Spring
Ice-out on Alton Bay and fishing opener at Town Docks
Summer
Alton Bay summer concerts and Winnipesaukee boating season
Fall
Fall foliage boat tours on the lake
Winter
Legendary winter ice fishing village on Alton Bay
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