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Alton Real Estate Market Report

Gateway to Winnipesaukee. Alton anchors the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, with Alton Bay serving as one of the lake's most popular harbors. The town offers a mix of year-round homes and vacation properties, with Mt. Major trailhead — the most-hiked peak in the Lakes Region — right in town.

Updated April 19, 2026Tax rate $13.18/$1,000Browse Alton rentals & homes →
$699k
Median list price
$550k
Median sold (60d)
98.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
26
Active listings
+2
New this week
10
Sold (30d)
71d
Median days on market
3.0
Months of inventory
$294
Median $ / sq ft
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Market Temperature
Alton
80Hot Seller's Market
BuyerBalancedSeller

Sellers have the clear edge in Alton. Homes that sold in the last 60 days closed in a median of 71 days, typically at 98.0% of asking, with 3.0 months of inventory on hand.

Months of Inventory
3.0

Inventory is in balance — both sides have options. At the current sales pace it would take 3.0 months to sell every active listing.

Seller (< 3)Balanced (3–6)Buyer (> 6)
Waterfront Premium

Waterfront homes in Alton command +135% more.

+135%
Premium
Waterfront$1.59M
Non-waterfront$680k

Based on median list price of active listings. The waterfront tag covers any home with lake frontage or a named water body in its listing record.

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  1. 72 Timber Ridge Road, Alton

    Listed by Lakefront Living Realty - The Smith Group

    $6,300,000
    -$100,000 · 2%
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