Alton
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51 Homes for Sale in Alton
Alton anchors the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, where Alton Bay reaches nearly four miles into the hills and the Mount Major trailhead draws hikers to one of the most photographed views of the big lake. There are currently 51 waterfront and lake-access homes for sale in Alton, each with live MLS pricing and photos.
Why Buyers Choose Alton
Alton is the big lake's most accessible corner — an easy run up Route 11 from the Seacoast and southern New Hampshire — with a genuine year-round village at Alton Bay and a mix of owned-frontage homes, lake-access neighborhoods and back-lot camps. search all homes for sale in Alton.
Alton Real Estate FAQs
How many homes are for sale in Alton?
There are 51 active MLS listings matching this search in Alton right now. Asking prices currently run from $8,000 to $6,000,000. This page reads the live feed, so the count changes as homes come on and go under contract.
What is the average price of homes in Alton?
Active listings for homes in Alton currently average $988,442 with a median asking price of $639,000. Averages move with the mix of homes on the market at any moment, so treat them as a snapshot rather than a valuation.
What types of properties are available in Alton?
The current inventory for this search breaks down as: single family homes (43), mobile & manufactured homes (7), income properties (1). Use the filters on the listings below to narrow to the kind of property you want.
How long have homes in Alton been on the market?
The active listings on this page have been on the market for an average of 74 days so far. Well-priced homes often move faster than the average, so if you're watching this market it pays to see new listings early.
How can I see new homes in Alton before anyone else?
Use the Get Alerts button at the top of this page — it saves exactly this search and emails you when a matching listing hits the MLS. Or contact our local team and tell us what you're looking for; we watch this market every day.
What is the ZIP code for Alton, NH?
Alton's ZIP code is 03809, and Alton Bay village carries 03810.
What is Alton, NH known for?
Alton sits at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee around Alton Bay, and is best known locally for the Mount Major hike — one of the most popular trails on the lake, with a wide view north across the water.
Is Alton a good entry point to Lake Winnipesaukee?
It's the most accessible corner of the big lake — a straight run up Route 11 from the Seacoast and southern New Hampshire — with a year-round village at Alton Bay and a mix of owned-frontage, lake-access and back-lot homes.
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Market Insights — Homes for Sale in Alton
Current inventory: Single Family Homes (43) · Mobile & Manufactured Homes (7) · Income Properties (1)
Homes for Sale in Alton
51 listings
$275,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,620 sq.ft.
65 Osprey Road, Alton, NH, 03809
$209,900
3 bd | 0 ba | 576 sq.ft.
51 Bear Pond Road, Alton, NH, 03809
$275,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,620 sq.ft.
65 Osprey Road, Alton, NH, 03809
$195,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,566 sq.ft.
31 Osprey Road, Alton, NH, 03809
$495,000
2 bd | 3 ba | 1,280 sq.ft.
39 Lily Pond Road, Alton, NH, 03809
$450,000
1 bd | 2 ba | 3,408 sq.ft.
141 Main Street, Alton, NH, 03809
$270,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,464 sq.ft.
93 Osprey Road, Alton, NH, 03809
$470,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,298 sq.ft.
26 Gedney Court, Alton, NH, 03810
$2,799,000
3 bd | 4 ba | 2,695 sq.ft.
86 Smith Point Road, Alton, NH, 03810
$399,000
2 bd | 1 ba | 1,008 sq.ft.
25 Cynthia Drive, Alton, NH, 03810
$2,650,000
7 bd | 7 ba | 8,000 sq.ft.
435 & 437 Avery Hill Road, Alton, NH, 03810
$349,999
2 bd | 1 ba | 966 sq.ft.
41 Rand Hill Road, Alton, NH, 03810
$1,222,000
2 bd | 1 ba | 960 sq.ft.
46 Big Barndoor Island, Alton, NH, 03810
$329,000
2 bd | 1 ba | 1,008 sq.ft.
11 Marsha Drive, Alton, NH, 03810
$1,500,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 4,278 sq.ft.
437 Avery Hill Road, Alton, NH, 03810
$630,000
4 bd | 2 ba | 2,352 sq.ft.
88 Linwood Drive, Alton, NH, 03809
$1,599,000
4 bd | 3 ba | 1,935 sq.ft.
348 Big Barndoor Island, Alton, NH, 03810
$295,000
3 bd | 1 ba | 880 sq.ft.
14 Barbara Drive, Alton, NH, 03810
$1,599,950
3 bd | 1 ba | 1,349 sq.ft.
326 Rattlesnake Island, Alton, NH, 03810
$238,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,191 sq.ft.
61 Eagles Way, Alton, NH, 03809
$639,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 2,116 sq.ft.
86 Avery Hill Road, Alton, NH, 03810
Around Alton
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near Alton
Alton Real Estate Trends
The Alton real estate market currently counts 51 active listings. Asking prices currently span $8,000 to $6,000,000, with a median of $639,000. This page reads directly from the MLS, so the count and pricing here reflect what's actually for sale today rather than a stale snapshot.
By property type, inventory breaks down as single family homes (43), mobile & manufactured homes (7), income properties (1). Homes here are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract — worth watching whether you're timing an offer or thinking about when to list.
Listings are spread across price points, with the $1M+ band the deepest at roughly 33% of inventory. The most common layout on the market right now is the 3 beds home. Use the snapshot below to see the full distribution, then browse the live listings above to dig into any slice.
Inventory by Property Type
- Single Family Homes43(84%)
- Mobile & Manufactured Homes7(14%)
- Income Properties1(2%)
Listings by Asking Price
- Under $300K11(22%)
- $300K–$500K10(20%)
- $500K–$750K10(20%)
- $750K–$1M3(6%)
- $1M+17(33%)
Listings by Bedrooms
- 1 Bed3(6%)
- 2 Beds9(18%)
- 3 Beds27(53%)
- 4 Beds7(14%)
- 5+ Beds4(8%)
Things to Do In and Around Alton
Alton sits at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, where the big lake narrows into Alton Bay and the water comes right into the village. It is a town built around the shoreline and the hills above it, and it happens to be the closest big-lake community to the seacoast and to Boston. Here is what fills the calendar year-round.
Alton Bay
The bay is the heart of town — a walkable stretch of shoreline with a boardwalk, a town beach, and the classic bandstand that sits out in the cove. In summer it is the gathering spot for ice cream, band nights, and boat-watching; in winter the same water becomes the Alton Bay Ice Runway, the only FAA-charted ice runway in the lower 48 states, when the ice is thick enough to plow.
Boating on Lake Winnipesaukee
From Alton Bay you have the full run of Winnipesaukee — New Hampshire's largest lake, with hundreds of islands and dozens of miles of open water to explore. The southern location means quick access to quiet coves at the bottom of the lake and a straight shot up the broads toward Wolfeboro, Gilford, and the bigger bays.
Mount Major
Mount Major rises right in Alton and is one of the most popular hikes in the whole state. The roughly four-mile loop climbs about 1,100 feet to an open, rocky summit with a sweeping view down the length of Winnipesaukee — reason enough that the trailhead lot off Route 11 fills early on clear weekends.
Gunstock Nearby
Gunstock Mountain Resort in neighboring Gilford is about a 30-minute drive west. It runs as a four-season resort — lift-served skiing and tubing in winter, plus a mountain coaster, zip lines, and hiking and biking trails the rest of the year — so a full ski day never means leaving the area.
Everyday Life and Location
Alton keeps a practical village center with a grocery store, hardware, restaurants, and services, so daily errands do not require a long drive. Its real advantage is position: sitting at the junction of Routes 11, 28, and 140, it is the quickest big-lake town to reach from the seacoast and the Boston commuter belt, which shapes who buys here.
Living in Alton Year-Round
Winter
Winter turns Alton Bay into a genuine landmark — the plowed ice runway draws pilots and spectators, and the frozen bay fills with ice fishing bobhouses, skaters, and snowmobiles. Gunstock is a half-hour away for skiing, and the town settles into a quiet, cold-weather rhythm once the summer crowd has gone home.
Spring
Spring is mud season followed by the ice going out on the bay, usually sometime in April. It is a shoulder stretch when the summer places have not opened yet, docks and boats are being readied, and the hills green up — a good time to have Mount Major and the trails largely to yourself.
Summer
Summer is the busy season: the town beach and boardwalk fill, boats work in and out of the bay, and the Mount Major parking lot overflows on nice days. The seasonal population swells with lake renters and second-home owners, and traffic on Routes 11 and 28 through the bay picks up accordingly.
Fall
Fall brings foliage to the Belknap Range and the ridgelines above the lake, and Mount Major stays busy with leaf-peepers for the summit view. The crowds thin after Labor Day, the water is still warm enough for late boating, and the village returns to a slower, year-round pace.
Getting Here & Around Alton
Alton sits at the junction of Routes 11, 28, and 140 in the southeast corner of Lake Winnipesaukee, which makes it the quickest big-lake access from Boston and the New Hampshire seacoast.
- Boston, MAAbout 90 miles south — roughly a 1-hour-45-minute to 2-hour drive depending on traffic, close enough that Alton draws weekend and second-home owners from the Boston area.
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)About 47 miles south, roughly an hour by car — the closest full-service airport and an easier option than Logan for many trips.
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)Around 90 miles and about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours away, the main gateway for longer flights.
- Rochester & the SeacoastRochester is only about 17 miles southeast, roughly 30 minutes, putting the seacoast and its shopping, jobs, and beaches within easy reach.
- Gunstock (Gilford)About 18 miles and 30 minutes west for skiing and four-season activities.
- WolfeboroJust 11–12 miles up Route 28 along the east side of the lake, about 15–20 minutes to Winnipesaukee's other classic village.
Alton vs. Nearby Towns
Alton anchors the south end of the lake, but a short drive opens up several distinct communities with their own character and price points.
Wolfeboro
About 15–20 minutes up the east shore, Wolfeboro is the lake's most polished village, with a busier downtown and a stronger resort tradition. Alton feels a bit quieter and sits closer to the seacoast and Boston commute.
Gilford
Roughly a half-hour west, Gilford has Gunstock, the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, and more retail near Laconia. Alton trades some of that convenience for a smaller, more low-key village at the foot of the lake.
Belmont
Belmont lies inland to the southwest, off the big lake and generally more affordable than Alton's shoreline. It is a practical, commuter-friendly alternative for buyers who want proximity to the Lakes Region without lakefront prices.