Alton market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Alton, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Alton
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Recently sold in Alton
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Alton
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Alton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
- District
- Alton School District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
- District
- Governor Wentworth Reg School District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
- District
- Prospect Mountain School District
Commute
Real drive time from Alton's center to Downtown Manchester.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Alton, from Laconia, Laconia Municipal Airport.
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Alton real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Alton right now?+
There are currently 104 active listings in Alton, New Hampshire, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Alton?+
The median list price for active listings in Alton is $599,000. Homes are spending an average of 109 days on market.
Is Alton's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Alton have risen 15.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Alton?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Alton are Birch Hill Estates, Ridgewood.
What schools serve Alton?+
The closest public schools to Alton's center are Alton Central School (Elem), Kingswood Regional Middle School, Prospect Mountain High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Alton walkable?+
Alton's center has a walkability score of 18 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Alton?+
The typical drive from Alton's center to Downtown Manchester is about 60 minutes (49.1 miles).
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