Barnstead
“Suncook Lakes and rural Belknap County living”
$305K
Median home price
▲ 5.8% past year
About Barnstead
Barnstead is a rural Belknap County town with three distinct villages and a string of Suncook Lakes that give it genuine waterfront character at prices well below Lake Winnipesaukee. The town's rural identity is strong — large lots, conservation land, working farms — and the commute to Concord (35 minutes) or Manchester (45 minutes) is practical. For buyers who want the Lakes Region quality of life without the Alton or Gilford premium, Barnstead is an increasingly recognized value.
Market Snapshot
22
Days on market
median
$195
Price / sq ft
$19.80
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
5.5%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
35 min
to Concord
45 min
to Manchester
92 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Hospital
Seasons in Barnstead
Spring
Suncook Lakes ice-out and trout season
Summer
Lake swimming, kayaking, and fishing on the Suncook chain
Fall
Rural Belknap County foliage — uncrowded and beautiful
Winter
Ice fishing on Suncook Lakes and snowmobile trails
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