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Alton, NH

164 Rattlesnake Island

$480,000Last sold May 1, 2024Listed at $509,000

MLS# 4948815 · Single Family Residence

Sold in 383 days
Island Property

This home is on Rattlesnake Island, a boat-access island on Lake Winnipesaukee. Our guide covers how you get there, what sells, and what island ownership actually involves.

Rattlesnake Island guide
The Listing

A 2-bedroom home in Alton on Lake Winnipesaukee.

2
Bedrooms
1
Bath
927
Sq Ft
0.7
Acres
Waterfront· Lake Winnipesaukee· Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining, Dock Access

Description

Enjoy a stunning bird’s-eye and panoramic views from Mount Major Alton to Gunstock Mountain in Gilford from this custom built camp on Rattlesnake Island, Lake Winnipesaukee. This property has 119’ of private waterfront with a warm and sunny southwest exposure and mountain views from north to south offering magnificent sunsets. There are several landings leading up to the camp, beginning with one right on the water’s edge.The camp consists of two bedrooms, a sleeping loft, kitchen, living/dining area and sliders opening to a private screen porch – read a book, listen to the birds, take an afternoon siesta. Enjoy the wood stove on those cool Fall mornings. There is also a nautical yardarm flagpole out front. From the side deck, you’ll find easy access to hiking trails around the center of the island. This property is conveniently located to Rattlesnake Landing which is owned by the Rattlesnake Island Association. Members benefit from the use of four parking passes, two transient docks, a boat ramp and two parking lots.

Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)
Kitchen/Dining
Natural Light
Natural Woodwork

Heating

Wood
Wood Stove

Cooling

None

Financial

Annual Taxes
$4,507
HOA Fee
$180/yr

Location

Listing History

This property was listed at $530,000 on Apr 14, 2023. The price has been reduced by $21,000 from the original $530,000. It sold on May 1, 2024 for $480,000, $50,000 (9.4%) below the original asking price.

Residential · NH-Belknap County · Listed Apr 14, 2023 · Sold May 1, 2024

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
County: Belknap
Population: ~5,500
Schools: Alton (SAU 72)

Distances are approximate. Click any destination for driving directions. NH has no state income tax or sales tax.

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$480,000

Sold May 1, 2024

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Sq Ft927
$/Sq Ft$518
Listing courtesy of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro · Jen McCullough · 603-569-3128 · Selling office: Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH
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