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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 18, 2026Tax rate $13.18/$1,000Browse Alton rentals & homes →
$600k
Median list price
$435k
Median sold (90d)
98.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
38
Active listings
+2
New this week
13
Sold (30d)
76d
Median days on market
5.0
Months of inventory
$294
Median $ / sq ft
Market Temperature
Alton
35Balanced Market
BuyerBalancedSeller

Buyers and sellers have roughly equal footing. Recent closings took 76 days at 98.0% of list, with 5.0 months of inventory.

Months of Inventory
5.0

Inventory is in balance — both sides have options. At the current sales pace it would take 5.0 months to sell every active listing.

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

Waterfront homes in Alton command +5% more.

+5%
Premium
Waterfront$610k
Non-waterfront$583k

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%