Alton, NH
12 Baxter Place
$84,500
MLS# 5078680
0.46 acres Lot
Description
Build Your Dream Home or Your Private Escape in Low-Tax Alton, NH
Welcome to 12 Baxter Place, where opportunity meets location. This .46 acre lot on the Merrymeeting River is ready for your vision, with key groundwork already completed to make building easier. Test pits have been completed, and the property previously received septic approval in 2009. Supporting documents include two well estimates and two DES engineer quotes, helping streamline the process so you can move forward with confidence.
Prefer something simpler? This property can also be enjoyed as a recreational getaway, perfect for relaxing by the river, camping, or creating your own private outdoor retreat.
Ideally located just minutes from Alton Village, Lake Winnipesaukee, Mount Major for hiking, and Gunstock Mountain Resort for skiing and year-round recreation.
Build your dream home, create a weekend escape, or simply invest in land in one of New Hampshire’s most desirable areas. The opportunity is here.
Financial
Annual Taxes
$376
Location
Land · NH-Belknap County · Listed Mar 9, 2026 · 29 days on market
About Alton, NH
Alton anchors the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, with Alton Bay serving as one of the lake's most popular harbors. The town offers a mix of year-round homes and vacation properties, with Mt. Major trailhead — the most-hiked peak in the Lakes Region — right in town.
✓Alton Bay — popular harbor & beach
✓Mt. Major trailhead (most popular Lakes Region hike)
✓Annual ice runway on Alton Bay
✓B&M Railroad Park
✓Close to Route 11 corridor
✓Jones Field recreation area
Airports
Ski Resorts
Distances are approximate. Click any destination for driving directions. NH has no state income tax or sales tax.
Recently Sold in Alton
| Address | Sold Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 11C-2 NH Route 140 | $215,000 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 21 Silver Cascade Way | $2,000,000 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 23 Eagles Way | $220,000 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 127 Merrymeeting Lane | $37,500 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 191 Main Street | $375,000 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 70 Osprey Road | $235,000 | Mar 27, 2026 |
Closed sales in the past 12 months. Data from PrimeMLS.
Listing Information
Ann D Trueworthy
Century 21 NE Group
603-332-9500
$84,500
Active Listing
Lot0.46 acres
Listing courtesy of Century 21 NE Group · Ann D Trueworthy · 603-332-9500
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