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New Hampshire Lakes Region Real Estate
New Hampshire Lakes Region Real Estate
Summary Facts
By Mark J. Donovan
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The New Hampshire lakes region real estate market
includes 11 lakes and 17 towns located in central New Hampshire. The lakes
include Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, Little Squam Lake, Winnisquam Lake, Lake
Kanasta, Lake Waukewan, Lake Ossipee, Lake Kanasatka, Lake Wentworth, Lake
Opechee and Newfound Lake. The towns include, Moultonboro, Tuftonboro, Wolfboro,
Alton, Gilford, Center Harbor, Ashland, Sandwich, Meredith, Laconia, Tilton,
Holderness, Alexandria, Bristol, New Hampton, Sanborton, and Belmont. |
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Lake Winnipesaukee is the
largest of all the lakes and is surrounded by 8 communities. Lake
Winnipesaukee has 182 miles of shoreline, 72 square miles of water
surface and has 253 islands. It is approximately 28 miles long and 15
miles wide at its widest point. It has maximum depth of approximately
200 feet and an average depth of 40-45 feet. Squam lake is the next
largest lake and sits northwest of Lake Winnipesaukee. Relative to
Lake Winnipesaukee it is a quieter and more peaceful lake and home
prices can run a bit higher. |
Photo by Mark Donovan |
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The New Hampshire lakes region real estate market is located at the
foothills of the New Hampshire White Mountains. With pristine lakes, nearby
mountains, and only 2 hours outside of the Boston, Massachusetts area, the
lakes region real estate market has always been a great investment. Tourists
flock to the area year round for its unique beauty and great outdoor
activities. Whether you are a boater, hiker, biker, skier, gamer, kayaker,
fisherman, leaf peeper, or Nascar enthusiast the New Hampshire lakes region
has it all. |
The New Hampshire lakes region
real estate market is large and diverse. Whether you are looking to
purchase a high end Lake Winnipesaukee Adirondack home or simply rent a
cabin on an island, the lakes region has something for everyone. There are
many real estate firms in the area that can sell, buy, or rent property to
you that can be tailored for your specific interests.
| Prior to investing in New Hampshire lakes region real
estate it is important to investigate the area first. The lakes region
is a large area and offers different amenities depending upon where
you are. Waterfront home prices also vary depending upon the lake. And
with Lake Winnipesaukee the waterfront properties can vary
significantly depending upon what part of the lake you are interested
in. In general the
southern part of the lakes region real estate market has higher
populations and as a result higher property taxes. |
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On other
hand, the northern area of the lakes region takes a little longer to drive
to, however in general it has lower property tax rates, and more of that
“On Golden Pond” feel.
So before
purchasing a home or even renting New Hampshire lakes region real estate,
explore the area and see what suits you specific needs.
If looking for more
information on the New Hampshire Lakes region real estate market feel free to
contact me at
mark@homeadditionplus.com. Though not an active
real estate professional, I do hold a New Hampshire Real Estate license and have
owned property on Lake Winnipesaukee for the past 10 years. There are a number
of excellent and extremely knowledgeable New Hampshire lakes region real estate professionals
that I can put you in touch with.
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