Alton, New Hampshire

Alton, New Hampshire, is a bustling community of about 5300 people located in southern Belknap County.  Set on the southern shores of Lake Winnepesaukee, the state’s largest lake, Alton and the village around Alton Bay attracts vacationers from all over New England as well as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and even from our neighbor to the north, Canada.  Alton is a great starting point to any New Hampshire excursion and a great place to return to after a long day of experiencing all New Hampshire has to offer.

Alton was settled in the mid-1770’s, long after New Hampshire became its own province.  Founded by a group of citizens from Roxbury, Massachusetts, the name of “Roxbury” was offered but refused since there were already two other “Roxburys” in New England at the time.  The residents then named their town New Durham Gore because of the numerous rocky areas, or “gores” in the higher elevations.  The town was later renamed, in 1796, for a prominent family from Roxbury named Alton.

The first people in town were farmers who tilled the rocky soils of the highlands, which were less likely to succumb to frost than the low-lying areas.  Soon, though, merchants moved into the lower regions of the town and by 1840 the busy little village of Alton was up and running at full speed.  Seven years later, the railway came to town and businesses really started blooming. 

With additional commerce came tourism – it didn’t take long for word to spread about the beauty of Lake Winnepesaukee and the surrounding area.  Soon people were filling the trains in an attempt to view this undisturbed wilderness and swim in a lake of which they could barely see the other shore.  Campgrounds and hotels sprung up throughout Alton and tourism soon overwhelmed the area.  The Mount Washington, Lake Winnepesaukee’s first steam-powered ship, was launched in 1872 giving tourist a yet-unseen view of the lake, the mountains and the wildlife that abounded.  That ship burned in 1939, but a replacement was soon found and tours continue today.  The railroad stopped visiting Alton in 1935, but with the advent of the auto, tourism in Alton is as strong today as it ever was.  The train station still exists, but is used now as a community center for Alton residents.

Alton is a horseshoe-shaped town with Lake Winnepesaukee filling in the “U” to create the five-mile long Alton Bay.  Alton Bay is the tourism center of Alton, with many restaurants, video arcades, ice cream shops, gift shops, miniature golf, a marina and much, much more.  It’s easy to spend a weekend enjoying the sights and sounds of Alton Bay – which is why it’s such a popular vacation destination.  For those who live in Alton, it’s just another charming part of their already wonderful community.

Alton is a member of School Administrative Unit #72 which operates the Alton Central School, educating Alton children from preschool age through the eighth grade.  High school-age children attend the Prospect Mountain High School, also in Alton, which is run in cooperation with neighboring Barnstead, NH.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful location here in New Hampshire to settle down and raise a family.  Retirees will love Alton for its seclusion and friendly environment – Alton has something for everyone.  If you’re considering a move to New Hampshire, your first stop should be with Jim Miller of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.  Call Jim at (603) 801-3987 to find out what homes are available, what each NH community is like, what the market is doing – anything he can do to make your home-buying experience less stressful, just ask.  That’s why he’s here, that’s what he does.  Call today – New Hampshire homes move quickly!

Alton Central School (p/k-8)
(603) 875-7500

Prospect Mountain High School (9-12)
(603) 875-3800

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Nothing Short Of Spectacular. A Rare Find On Lake...

$4,200,000
Alton, NH
19 br, 14 ba, 10,500 ft² Residential
Price:
$4,200,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
19
Baths:
14
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4140091
Photo of Listing #4140091
Nothing Short Of Spectacular. A Rare Find On Lake Winnipsaukee. 615 Of Waterfront,11.9 Acres, 2 Sandy Beaches, Long Lake And Mountain Views, With Amazing Sunsets. 7 Cottages Existing. All Survey Work Has Been Done. Perfect For A Private Estate, Family...

Alton Nh - Very Few Winnipesaukee Homes In The Current...

$2,950,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 6 ba, 6,422 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,950,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
6
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4155784
Photo of Listing #4155784
Alton Nh - Very Few Winnipesaukee Homes In The Current Real Estate Market Have More Than 400 Ft. Of Shorefront On Open Water. "little Harbor" Offers This And More. If You Seek Estate Privacy, Majestic, Long Views, And Exquisite Custom Craftsmanship,...

Magnificent Adirondack Style Lake House Features Grandfathered...

$2,890,000
Alton, NH
6 br, 7 ba, 6,992 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,890,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
6
Baths:
7
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4092293
Photo of Listing #4092293
Magnificent Adirondack Style Lake House Features Grandfathered 2 Bay 36'x32' Boathouse With Observation/entertainment Deck Above, Sandy Beach, Breakwater, 30' Outside Boat Slip, 6 Bedrooms And Privacy. Lot Has Extensive Stone Walls With Outdoor Patios...

Magnificent "new Construction" Adirondack-style Home...

$2,699,000
Alton, NH
5 br, 6 ba, 7,296 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,699,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
5
Baths:
6
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4136191
Photo of Listing #4136191
Magnificent "new Construction" Adirondack-style Home On Lake Winnipesaukee! This Property Offers Beautiful Views Of The Ossipee Mountain Range, 150ft Of Waterfront With Large U-shape Dock And Breakwater. Multiple Patios, Decks And Fp 3-season Porch Allow...

-nestled On The Beautiful Shores Of Lake Winnipesaukee...

$2,699,000
Alton, NH
5 br, 5 ba, 6,900 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,699,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
5
Baths:
5
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4125530
Photo of Listing #4125530
-nestled On The Beautiful Shores Of Lake Winnipesaukee Is The "timbers On Lake Winnipesaukee," An Exclusive Waterfront Community Offering Elegant Adirondack-style Homes. This Property Offers 6900 Sq Of Open Living Space With A Wonderful Blend Of Rustic...

Exceptional Eleven Room Sw Facing Waterfront Home Located...

$2,589,000
Alton, NH
5 br, 4 ba, 5,177 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,589,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4068787
Photo of Listing #4068787
Exceptional Eleven Room Sw Facing Waterfront Home Located At The End Of A Private Culdesac In Highly Desireable Cedar Cove On Lake Winnipesaukee. Quality Workmanship Thru Out With Nice Moldings, Lovely Elegant Entry Hall Entering Roomy Spaces With Water...

Prestigious Cedar Cove Lakehouse Offers The Finest...

$2,199,000
Alton, NH
5 br, 7 ba, 4,902 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,199,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
5
Baths:
7
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4139246
Photo of Listing #4139246
Prestigious Cedar Cove Lakehouse Offers The Finest In Lakeside Living Including A Wonderful Boathouse, Sandy Beach, Beautiful Lush Landscaping, Two Levels Of Lakeside Decks For Outdoor Entertaining, Lovely Three Season Screened Porch, Sun Room With Six...

Beautiful New Home Being Built On Lake Winnipesaukee...

$2,195,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 3,680 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,195,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4151993
Photo of Listing #4151993
Beautiful New Home Being Built On Lake Winnipesaukee In Lake Side, A Community Of Luxury Waterfront Homes. Key Features Of The Home Include A First Floor Master Suite, Large Screen Porch, Custom Kitchen With Island, Real Stonework, Two Guest Bedroom Suites,...

Designed To Take Advantage Of A Lovely Lot With Picturesque...

$2,195,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 4,000 ft² Residential
Price:
$2,195,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4143755
Photo of Listing #4143755
Designed To Take Advantage Of A Lovely Lot With Picturesque Views And A Desirable Southerly Exposure This Proposed New Construction Home By Skiffington Homes Is Impressive. Open In Design The Great Room Has A Soaring Fireplace, Enormous Windows And Walls...

Private Estate Size Lot Of 4.5 Acres And 445 Feet Of...

$1,749,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 5 ba, 4,874 ft² Residential
Price:
$1,749,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
5
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4141402
Photo of Listing #4141402
Private Estate Size Lot Of 4.5 Acres And 445 Feet Of Lakefront On Winnipesaukee. This Stunning Home Is Built Quality & Attention To Details Inside And Out. Energy Efficient Anderson Woodwright Windows, Gourmet Cherry Kitchen With Granite & Breakfast Bar,...

This Is It! A Super Price For New Construction. Beautiful...

$1,700,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 6 ba, 3,644 ft² Residential
Price:
$1,700,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
6
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4041183
Photo of Listing #4041183
This Is It! A Super Price For New Construction. Beautiful Views, Arts & Craft Lakestyle Home Built By One Of The Areas Finest - Beckwith Builders- In Prestigious Timber Ridge. Three Levels Of Living Space, 2 Fireplaces, Screened Porch, & U-shaped Breakwater...

Price Just Reduced! Panoramic Views Of Winnipesaukee...

$1,395,000
Alton, NH
5 br, 4 ba, 5,016 ft² Residential
Price:
$1,395,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4141934
Photo of Listing #4141934
Price Just Reduced! Panoramic Views Of Winnipesaukee Highlight This Custom Built Adirondack Style Lakehouse In Very Private Timber Ridge. Situated Well Off The Road For An Almost Noiseless Location & Privacy. Great Room Has A Stone Fireplace By Gas, Radiant...

Waterfront Amenities With Sandy Beach And Boat Dock...

$1,350,000
Alton, NH
3 br, 3 ba, 2,348 ft² Residential
Price:
$1,350,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4083192
Photo of Listing #4083192
Waterfront Amenities With Sandy Beach And Boat Dock Along With A 5 Stall Boat House W/lifts,4-bay Garage With Car Lift For Storage Or Repairs And A 1000+ Finished Room Above For Possible In-law Or Guest House. An Indoor 16 X 32 Heated Pool With Child...

Truly The Ultimate In Outdoor Living! This Wonderful...

$1,250,000
Alton, NH
3 br, 4 ba, 3,474 ft² Residential
Price:
$1,250,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
2816528
Photo of Listing #2816528
Truly The Ultimate In Outdoor Living! This Wonderful Compound Has 420` Of Gorgeous Waterfront, Natural Sandy Beach, Breakwater & Two Docks, Amazing Patios, Fire Pit, Tennis/basketball Court. Deck & Hot Tub At The Waters Edge And Sensational Views. The...

Great Family Compound In Woodmans Cove That Has It...

$990,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 2 ba, 2,324 ft² Residential
Price:
$990,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4151151
Photo of Listing #4151151
Great Family Compound In Woodmans Cove That Has It All; A Year Round Main House,guest Cottage,walk In Sandy Beach, U-shaped Covered Dock Plus Seperate Guest Dock, Plus Your Own Island(woodmans Cove Island)with Yet Another Cottage And Dock.the Main House...

This Charming Victorian Style Home Overlooks A Lovely...

$950,000
Alton, NH
5 br, 3 ba, 3,518 ft² Residential
Price:
$950,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4139630
Photo of Listing #4139630
This Charming Victorian Style Home Overlooks A Lovely Expanse Of Landscaping, Wonderful Waterfront Docking And Patio Areas And A Warm And Appealing Lake And Mountain View. Sandy Swimming, Deep Water Docking, A Grassy Sitting Area Plus A Waterside Deck...

Sunny, Spacious And Luxurious 10 Room Winnipesaukee...

$910,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 3 ba, 3,172 ft² Residential
Price:
$910,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4051232
Photo of Listing #4051232
Sunny, Spacious And Luxurious 10 Room Winnipesaukee Lakefront Colonial-contemporary Built In 2000. Features Include: Central Air, Extensive Mahogany Decking, 3 Balconies, Farmer's Porch, H/w Floors, 3-car Detached Garage, Open Kitchen W/ Both Boxed-in...

This Is Truly A One Of A Kind Home With Two Separate...

$879,000
Alton, NH
6 br, 3 ba, 3,164 ft² Residential
Price:
$879,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
6
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4150062
Photo of Listing #4150062
This Is Truly A One Of A Kind Home With Two Separate Living Areas. There's Alot Of Space For A Large Extended Family To Enjoy With 2 Kitchens And 3 Living Rooms, Six Bedrooms, And 3 Baths. The Frontage Is Gorgeous With 144' Of Level Access With 2 Large...

This Home Is To Be Built. This Is A Truly Unique Opportunity....

$875,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 4,000 ft² Residential
Price:
$875,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4126528
Photo of Listing #4126528
This Home Is To Be Built. This Is A Truly Unique Opportunity. A Beautiful .7 Acre Waterfront Buiding Lot With A New Full Walkout Foundation, Drilled Well, A New 4 Bedroom Septic System Already Installed, And A Dock. The Hard Part Is Done, Because All...

Spectacular Lakefront Setting! Gorgeous Lake And Mountain...

$825,000
Alton, NH
2 br, 1 ba, 692 ft² Residential
Price:
$825,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4140319
Photo of Listing #4140319
Spectacular Lakefront Setting! Gorgeous Lake And Mountain Views With Level Lot, Sugar-sand Beach, Crystal-clear Water And Breathtaking Sunsets! Build Your Dream Home Here Or Enjoy This Charming Waterfront Cottage With 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Kitchen/living...

1.14 Acres Waterfront Property With 2 Seasonal Homes....

$800,000
Alton, NH
3 br, 1 ba, 1,287 ft² Residential
Price:
$800,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4104138
Photo of Listing #4104138
1.14 Acres Waterfront Property With 2 Seasonal Homes. Good Exposure On Woodman's Cove With 34'crib Dock With A Walk In Sandy Beach. Great Views From This Level Lot. This Property Is Ideal For The Buyer Interested In Building A Lakeside Second Home. An...

Nature Lovers Paradise;yr Round Family Home Or 4 Season...

$799,000
Alton, NH
3 br, 3 ba, 4,267 ft² Residential
Price:
$799,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4098780
Photo of Listing #4098780
Nature Lovers Paradise;yr Round Family Home Or 4 Season Vacation Retreat. Gorgeous Adirondack Style Home Sits On 1.13 Ac. Between Hills Pond & Sunset Lake In Low Tax Alton Bay. 355'of Water Frontage, Panoramic Mountain Views The Serenity And Tranquility...

To Be Built A Gorgeous & Spacious Layout Offering 3,175sf...

$795,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 4 ba, 3,175 ft² Residential
Price:
$795,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4031730
Photo of Listing #4031730
To Be Built A Gorgeous & Spacious Layout Offering 3,175sf Including All The Luxurious Amenities Buyers Are Seeking. Cedar Cove One Of The Best Associations On Lake Winni Offering A Beautiful Setting - 360' Sandy Beach, Clay Tennis Courts & Moorings. Lot...

This Terrific Waterfront Home Has It All! Sleeps 10...

$795,000
Alton, NH
4 br, 2 ba, 2,324 ft² Residential
Price:
$795,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4151158
Photo of Listing #4151158
This Terrific Waterfront Home Has It All! Sleeps 10 Or More Plus Nice Eat In Kitchen And Sunroom On The Waters Edge Set On 120' Of Shoreline, W/great U-shaped Covered Dock, Plus Additional Guest Dock, Large Sandy Walk In Beach, And Great Views. Located...

Fantastic Contemporary Home At Black Point On Lake...

$789,000
Alton, NH
3 br, 2 ba, 3,736 ft² Residential
Price:
$789,000
City:
Alton
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4153060
Photo of Listing #4153060
Fantastic Contemporary Home At Black Point On Lake Winnipesaukee. Open Concept Living At Its Very Best. Lots Of Glass And Million Dollar Views Of The Lake And Mountains. Three Bedrooms, Two Full Baths, Multi-zone Baseboard Hot Water Heat And A Heated...

 

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