Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro · Adam Dow · Phone: 866-525-3946
Single Family Residence · Alton, NH
218 Main Street, Alton, NH
$499,900
$549,000 · changed Oct 20, 2026
Est. $2,528/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sq Ft
- 1,536
- Built
- 1984
- MLS®
- #5091151
Property Description
Offered at $499,900, this Alton single-family home at 218 Main Street pairs New Hampshire living with everyday convenience. It counts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,536 square feet of living space. The format is the classic one — a standalone home with no association between you and your plans for it. Beyond the basics, the listing carries a 1.1-acre lot, garage parking for 3 and 1984 construction. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS. Browse more homes for sale in Alton.
Cathedral ceilings, skylights, and exposed beams create an airy, inviting feel, while the porch overlooking the downtown activity offers the perfect place to sip coffee and take in the energy of downtown Alton. The finished basement den adds bonus living space ideal for movie nights, a home office, or guest overflow, and the patio area offers a private space for outdoor entertaining. The oversized garage outbuilding opens the door to endless possibilities, whether you're storing cars, boats, and toys, running a home business, or dreaming bigger with the residential/commercial zoning. Above, the fully gutted upper level is a blank canvas with septic design already completed, ready for a future guest suite, game room, studio, or potential rental opportunity. Just minutes to Alton Bay marinas, the public beach, boat launch, restaurants, and shopping, with an easy commute toward the Seacoast, this property offers the rare combination of downtown convenience, flexible space, and year-round recreation.
Location Highlights
218 Main Street is a single family residence in Alton, New Hampshire, listed at $499,900. That works out to about $325 per square foot, for a home built in 1984. It has been on the market for 5 months.
From here it is 30.6 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 35.4 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, Alton averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools: Alton Central School (Elementary), Alton Central School (Middle), ProspectMo (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,536
- Price / SqFt
- $325.46
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1984
- County
- NH-Belknap
- Town
- Alton, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 140
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Belknap
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1984
- Zoning
- RC-RES COM W/M WATER
Interior Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Interior Stairs, Walk-Out Access
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl Plank
- Heating
- Propane, Hot Water, Gas Stove
- Rooms - Total
- 10
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,536
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 256
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,792
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 3,136
Location Information
- School - Elementary
- Alton Central School
- School - High
- ProspectMo
- School - Middle/Jr
- Alton Central School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $3,586
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- One and One Half
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Outbuilding, Patio
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 3
- Lot Features
- Sidewalks, Steep Slope, Trail/Near Trail, Wooded, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near School(s)
- Lot - Acres
- 1.1
- Lot - SqFt
- 47,916
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public Maintained Road, Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 116
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Private, Private Available
- Utilities
- Propane
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5091151; Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro · Adam Dow · Phone: 866-525-3946
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Alton
- 93
- Average list price
- $640,866
- Price range
- $50,000 – $1,849,999
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Estimated Monthly Payment
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- Principal & Interest
- $2,528
- Property Tax
- $299
- Home Insurance
- $104
Property tax: this home’s 2025 annual tax bill of $3,586, per PrimeMLS. The rest is an Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate: insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr and PMI below 20% down. A sale can trigger a reassessment; confirm with the town assessor and your lender.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 218 Main Street, Alton, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Alton Central School
- Middle
- Alton Central School
- High School
- ProspectMo
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 218 Main Street cost?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH is listed for $499,900 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $325 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on May 27, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 218 Main Street have?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 full and 1 three-quarter) in 1,536 square feet of finished living space.
Counting 256 finished square feet below grade, the MLS lists 1,792 finished square feet in total.
What type of home is 218 Main Street?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH is a single-family home built in 1984.
The MLS lists its style as Contemporary, with one and a half stories.
What town is 218 Main Street in?
218 Main Street is in Alton, New Hampshire 03809, in Belknap County.
Location notes from the MLS: sidewalks, trail/near trail, in town, near shopping, near skiing and near school(s).
Our Lake Winnipesaukee guide covers Alton and the surrounding towns.
What is the lot size of 218 Main Street?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH sits on 1.1 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as steep slope and wooded.
It has 116 feet of road frontage (paved, public maintained road and public).
Zoning: RC-RES COM W/M WATER.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 218 Main Street?
Annual property taxes on 218 Main Street in Alton, NH are $3,586 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Alton assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 218 Main Street have?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH is heated by propane, hot water and gas stove, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 218 Main Street?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH has public water and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: private and private available.
Electric: 100 amp service and circuit breakers.
Other utilities: propane.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 218 Main Street have a basement?
Yes. 218 Main Street in Alton, NH has a basement with interior access, including 256 finished square feet.
The MLS describes it as exterior entry, finished, interior entry, interior stairs and walk-out access.
What are the key features of 218 Main Street?
Outside, the MLS lists these features at 218 Main Street in Alton, NH: balcony, outbuilding and patio.
Flooring: carpet and vinyl plank.
What parking does 218 Main Street have?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH has a 3-car garage and a paved driveway.
Parking details: driveway and garage.
What school district is 218 Main Street in?
The MLS lists these schools for 218 Main Street in Alton, NH: Alton Central School (elementary), Alton Central School (middle) and ProspectMo (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 218 Main Street still for sale?
Yes. 218 Main Street in Alton, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5091151).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 218 Main Street listed?
218 Main Street in Alton, NH is listed by Adam Dow of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro (603-610-8500).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
How does the price of 218 Main Street compare with other Alton listings?
At $499,900, 218 Main Street in Alton, NH is priced below the $799,900 median asking price of the 45 single-family homes for sale in Alton on PrimeMLS as of November 7, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 218 Main Street in person?
To see 218 Main Street in Alton, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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