Laconia
Part of our Lakes Region community guide
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141 Homes for Sale in Laconia
Laconia, New Hampshire is the Lakes Region's largest city and the seat of Belknap County — a year-round hub of shopping, dining and services on Lake Winnipesaukee's southwestern shore, and home each June to Laconia Motorcycle Week, one of the oldest motorcycle rallies in the country. There are currently 141 Laconia homes for sale, each with live MLS pricing and photos.
Why Buyers Choose Laconia
Laconia offers more affordable, more urban living than the smaller lake towns around it, without giving up lake access — Paugus Bay and Opechee Bay both reach into the city. search all homes for sale in Laconia, from in-town neighborhoods to waterfront.
Laconia Real Estate FAQs
How many homes are for sale in Laconia?
There are 141 active MLS listings matching this search in Laconia right now. Asking prices currently run from $79,000 to $3,650,000. 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 Laconia?
Active listings for homes in Laconia currently average $676,586 with a median asking price of $595,000. 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 Laconia?
The current inventory for this search breaks down as: single family homes (70), condos (61), income properties (6), mobile & manufactured homes (4). Use the filters on the listings below to narrow to the kind of property you want.
How long have homes in Laconia been on the market?
The active listings on this page have been on the market for an average of 98 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 Laconia 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 Laconia, NH?
Laconia's ZIP code is 03246.
What is Laconia, NH known for?
Laconia is the Lakes Region's largest city and the seat of Belknap County, and is known nationally for Laconia Motorcycle Week each June — one of the oldest motorcycle rallies in the country.
Is Laconia on Lake Winnipesaukee?
Yes, via Paugus Bay and Opechee Bay — both reach into the city, so lake access is closer than the "inland city" reputation suggests.
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Market Insights — Homes for Sale in Laconia
Current inventory: Single Family Homes (70) · Condos (61) · Income Properties (6) · Mobile & Manufactured Homes (4)
Homes for Sale in Laconia
141 listings
$309,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,152 sq.ft.
712 Darby Drive, Laconia, NH, 03249
$549,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,710 sq.ft.
274 Pine Street, Laconia, NH, 03246
$769,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,762 sq.ft.
1 Gables Drive, Laconia, NH, 03246
$589,900
5 bd | 3 ba | 2,349 sq.ft.
176 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH, 03246
$309,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,152 sq.ft.
712 Darby Drive, Laconia, NH, 03249
$699,900
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,650 sq.ft.
125 Lady Walsingham Way, Laconia, NH, 03246
$159,900
3 bd | 2 ba | 805 sq.ft.
591 Weirs Boulevard, Laconia, NH, 03246
$199,000
2 bd | 1 ba | 400 sq.ft.
96 Hilliard Road, Laconia, NH, 03246
$599,900
3 bd | 2 ba | 2,107 sq.ft.
92 Old Prescott Hill Road, Laconia, NH, 03246
$1,199,900
4 bd | 4 ba | 2,156 sq.ft.
20 Chapin Terrace, Laconia, NH, 03246
$669,900
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,882 sq.ft.
78 Moose Ledge Road, Laconia, NH, 03246
$484,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,312 sq.ft.
19 Mistwood Lane, Laconia, NH, 03246
$849,900
3 bd | 2 ba | 2,154 sq.ft.
217 Lady Walsingham Way, Laconia, NH, 03246
$424,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,171 sq.ft.
70 Sarasota Lane, Laconia, NH, 03246
$669,900
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,882 sq.ft.
78 Moose Ledge Road, Laconia, NH, 03246
$229,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,148 sq.ft.
918 North Main Street, Laconia, NH, 03246
$549,900
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,568 sq.ft.
81 Lynnewood Road, Laconia, NH, 03246
$399,000
3 bd | 1 ba | 1,186 sq.ft.
50 Gilford Avenue, Laconia, NH, 03246
$450,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,404 sq.ft.
92 Barbara Boulevard, Laconia, NH, 03246
$519,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,328 sq.ft.
11 Golf View, Laconia, NH, 03246
$570,000
0 bd | 0 ba | 2,325 sq.ft.
601-607 Province Road, Laconia, NH, 03246
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Laconia Real Estate Trends
The Laconia real estate market currently counts 141 active listings. Asking prices currently span $79,000 to $3,650,000, with a median of $595,000. 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 (70), condos (61), income properties (6), mobile & manufactured homes (4). Homes here are averaging 98 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 $500K–$750K band the deepest at roughly 35% 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 Homes70(50%)
- Condos61(43%)
- Income Properties6(4%)
- Mobile & Manufactured Homes4(3%)
Listings by Asking Price
- Under $300K16(11%)
- $300K–$500K30(21%)
- $500K–$750K50(35%)
- $750K–$1M32(23%)
- $1M+13(9%)
Listings by Bedrooms
- 1 Bed9(6%)
- 2 Beds46(33%)
- 3 Beds54(38%)
- 4 Beds20(14%)
- 5+ Beds6(4%)
Things to Do In and Around Laconia
Laconia is the commercial heart of the Lakes Region, wrapped around the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, and Lake Opechee. It has the everyday services a full-time resident needs and the waterfront draws that pull visitors north all summer. Here is where locals and newcomers actually spend their time.
Weirs Beach & the M/S Mount Washington
Weirs Beach is Laconia's classic lakefront village — a public beach, an arcade strip, and a boardwalk that runs the length of the docks along Lakeside Avenue. It's also the home port of the M/S Mount Washington, the 230-foot flagship that runs scenic and dinner cruises on Winnipesaukee from late May through October, with stops at Meredith, Center Harbor, Wolfeboro, and Alton Bay.
Two Big Lakes and Public Beaches
Living here means water on both sides — Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state, to the east, and quieter Lake Winnisquam to the west. Between the two you're rarely far from a public beach, a boat launch, or a swimming spot, and the smaller Lake Opechee sits right in town.
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Gunstock, in neighboring Gilford, is roughly a 15-minute drive and doubles as a year-round anchor. Winter brings skiing and snowboarding across nearly 50 trails; the warm months add a mountaintop zip line, aerial ropes course, mountain biking, and hiking with long views over the lakes.
Downtown Laconia & the Colonial Theatre
Downtown has seen real investment in recent years, anchored by the restored Colonial Theatre — a 1914 house reopened after a multi-million-dollar renovation, seating around 750 for concerts, comedy, and theatre. The surrounding blocks hold local restaurants, shops, and the mill-district architecture that gives the city its character.
Laconia Motorcycle Week
Every June, Laconia hosts one of the country's oldest and largest motorcycle rallies, a tradition tracing back to 1916. For nine days the city and Weirs Beach fill with riders and hundreds of thousands of visitors — worth planning around whether you want to be in the middle of it or well clear of it.
Everyday Services & Lakes Region General Hospital
As the region's hub, Laconia carries the practical infrastructure — grocery and big-box shopping, restaurants, and Lakes Region General Hospital, the area's main medical center. It's the reason many buyers choose Laconia over smaller surrounding towns: you can live near the lakes without driving far for the basics.
Living in Laconia Year-Round
Winter
Winters are cold and snowy, and the town settles into a quieter rhythm once the summer crowds are gone. Gunstock is only about 15 minutes away for skiing and snowboarding, and when the lakes freeze solid, ice-fishing bob houses appear out on Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam. It's a genuine four-season climate — plan on plowing, and on real winter driving.
Spring
Spring is the region's slow season: mud and melting snow give way to ice-out on the lakes, usually sometime in April. The town gradually wakes up as docks go back in and the M/S Mount Washington readies for its late-May launch. It's an unhurried stretch before the summer swell arrives.
Summer
Summer is Laconia at full volume. The population and traffic swell with lake visitors, Weirs Beach hums, and boats crowd the water — and in mid-June, Motorcycle Week brings hundreds of thousands of riders to town for nine days. It's lively and social, though residents learn which weekends to run errands early and where to find the quieter beaches.
Fall
Fall is many locals' favorite season. Foliage lights up the hills around both lakes, the cruises keep running into October, and the summer crowds thin out while the restaurants and shops stay open. Crisp days and open roads make it prime time for hiking Gunstock and driving the lakeshore.
Getting Here & Around Laconia
Laconia sits along Route 3 and Route 106 in the central Lakes Region, a short hop from Interstate 93 at Exit 20 in Tilton.
- Boston, MAAbout 1 hour 45 minutes and roughly 95 miles south, mostly via I-93 — allow extra time on summer weekends.
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)The closest airport, about an hour south — the practical choice for most flights.
- Boston Logan International (BOS)Roughly 2 hours by car, the main option for wider domestic and international connections.
- Concord, NHAbout 30–35 minutes south on I-93, the state capital and nearest larger city for government and additional shopping.
- Gunstock Mountain ResortAround 15 minutes east into Gilford for skiing, hiking, and the ropes course.
- Meredith & Weirs BeachWeirs Beach is part of Laconia and just a few minutes from downtown; the lakeside village of Meredith is about 15 minutes north.
Laconia vs. Nearby Towns
Laconia is the region's service hub, but several distinct towns ring it — each with a different trade-off between amenities, lake access, and price.
Gilford
Gilford, directly east, is home to Gunstock and some of the area's most sought-after Winnipesaukee shorefront, along with the BankNH Pavilion concert venue. It tends to feel more residential and upscale than Laconia, often at higher price points near the water.
Belmont
Belmont, just south, is a smaller and generally more affordable town with a rural, everyday feel. It appeals to buyers who want quick access to Laconia's services without the lakefront premium.
Meredith
Meredith, to the north, is a polished lakeside village built around Mill Falls and a walkable waterfront of shops and inns. It's more tourist-oriented and often pricier near the lake than Laconia's mix of neighborhoods.
Tilton
Tilton sits at I-93 Exit 20 and functions as the region's gateway, with the Tanger Outlets and easy highway access. It's a convenient, value-minded option for commuters willing to trade lakefront proximity for the interstate.
Sanbornton
Sanbornton, west of Laconia, is a quiet, rural town of farms, woods, and back roads with little commercial development. It suits buyers wanting privacy and space, while still keeping Laconia's shopping and hospital within a short drive.