As we celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, it’s amazing to think our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Spectacular firework shows against stunning backdrops will be occurring everywhere. All sorts of unusual and one-off ways will highlight American history, ingenuity, and diversity throughout the country. This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment in history where Americans can come together, putting aside any differences, and celebrate 250 years of nationhood. We are so lucky and fortunate to be living in such a great country, state, and our beautiful Lakes Region.
As we enter the second half of 2026 in the Lakes region, let’s take a look at how the real estate market performed in the Lakes Region for the first six months of 2026 compared to the same six months back in 2025.
Lakes Region Home Sales Data
Lakes Region Home Sales Data (1/1/26-6/29/26 vs. 1/1/25-6/29/25) – Single Family Homes:
If you take the 25 towns and cities comprising the Lakes Region during the period 1/1/26-6/29/26 (including waterfront), there were 539 single-family home sales with $436,811,636 in total sales volume. The median sales price was $535,000. Median days on market was 16. The lowest sales price was $120,000 in Franklin. The highest was $12,340,000 in Meredith on Black Cat Island.
When you compare the above closed sales for the same period in 2025, there were 545 sales with a total volume of $364,808,882, the median sales price was $485,000, median days on market was 13. The lowest sales price was $132,500 in Bristol. The highest was $5,952,000 in Tuftonboro on Sawyer Point.
…So basically, the numbers tell me that total unit sales for single-family homes were down just slightly at .011% and total sales volume was up 19.7%. The median sales price was up 10.3%, and the median days on market was up 23%.
Lakes Region Condominium Sales Data
For the 25 towns and cities during the period 1/1/26–6/29/26, there were 132 condominium sales with $70,732,825 in sales volume. The median sales price was $485,000. Median days on market was 18. Lowest price $1,250 at Steele Hill Road, Sanbornton. Highest price $1,500,000 at Samoset Condominium in Gilford, sold by Denise Morrison of Roche Realty Group.
When you compare the above closed sales for the same period in 2025, there were 150 condominium sales with $75,002,321 in sales volume. The Median Sales Price was $412,500, Median Days on Market was 15, Lowest price $24,000 in Gilford on Harris Shore Road, Highest $2,625,00 at the Grouse Point Club in Meredith on Lake Winnipesaukee.
So, condominium unit sales went down 12% this year as of 6/29/26. Total sales volume dropped 5.7%, the Median sales price went up 17.6%, and the Median Days on Market went up 20%.
Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate Market
Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate Market (Including Island Properties) Lake Winnipesaukee Sales (Closed)
For the 25 towns 1/1/26 – 6/29/26, there were 29 single-family home sales on Lake Winnipesaukee with $92,634,000 in volume. Median Sales Price $2,300,000. Median Days on Market 65. Lowest price $550,000 on Rattlesnake Island. Highest $12,330,000 in Meredith on Black Cat Island.
Compared to the same period in 2025, there were 25 sales with $64,666,000 in volume. Median Sales Price $2,190,000. Median Days on Market 37. Lowest price $650,000 on Sleeper Island in Alton. Highest $5,952,000 in Tuftonboro.
Lake Winnipesaukee sales were up 16% in unit sales, sales volume increased 43.2%, the median sales price increased 5%, and median days on market increased 76%.
Winnipesaukee – For Sale Listings
As of 6/29/26, there were 46 Winnipesaukee waterfront homes for sale listed in the Lakes Region at a median listing price of $2,499,499, which is a bit higher than the median sales prices for 2025 and 2026. The lowest asking price is $645,000 for a cottage on Diamond Island in Gilford. Highest is $10,950,000 on Wolfeboro Neck.
Current Lakes Region Inventory
Single Family Homes for Sale (Listings) as of 6/29/26
546 Single Family Homes listed at a median price of $699,000, which is much higher than the median sales prices in 2025 + 2026 above. Median Days on Market is 44.
Condominium For Sale (Listings) in the 25 Towns/Cities as of 6/29/26
133 Condominiums for sale at a median listing price of $479,900 and the median days on market is 70.
Lakes Region Real Estate Outlook
So based on the above sales, this information should provide some insight as to how the Lakes Region Real Estate market might look like as we proceed into the Summer & Fall months. For those economists out there, it should be an interesting year. There’s a strong interest in our Lakes Region communities. Migration, semi-retirement, and vacation home sales have fueled our marketplace.
We are starting to see more homes on the market than in recent years – A welcome relief for buyers. We are also seeing more price reductions. A good number of listings were listed at “aspirational” levels that needed to be brought down to more realistic levels. Laconia is the one town in the Lakes Region that is really pushing the pedal for higher-density condominium development. The question is will the pace be too fast for typical absorption? For single-family homes, our Lakes Region market is very resilient, where the median sales price increased 10.3% in 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, and sales volume was up 19.7% even though unit sales were down slightly at .011%. For condominium unit sales, sales were down 12%, sales volume dropped 5.7%, however the median sales price went up 17.6%. On the “Big Lake” the statistics looked great with unit sales up 16%, total sales volume increased 43.2% and the median sales price increased 5%.
Compared to other parts of the country, the Lakes Region is holding up very well since there are a number of states that are experiencing considerable drops in selling price. I expect the “winds of the market” to remain steady, guiding us towards a healthy, active summer season. The Lakes Region will continue to be a strong magnet attracting many families and individuals who love our popular Lakes Region.
This article was written by Frank Roche. Frank is the president of Roche Realty Group, located in Meredith, and can be reached at (603) 279-7046. Data was compiled from PrimeMLS and is subject to change. Please feel free to visit www.rocherealty.com to learn more about the Lakes Region and its real estate market.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Lakes Region Real Estate Market in 2026
How did the Lakes Region real estate market perform in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025?
For single-family homes, total unit sales were down just slightly at .011%, while total sales volume was up 19.7%. The median sales price was up 10.3%, and median days on market was up 23%.
What was the median sales price for single-family homes in the Lakes Region in 2026?
During the period 1/1/26–6/29/26, the median sales price for single-family homes in the Lakes Region was $535,000, compared to $485,000 during the same period in 2025.
How did Lakes Region condominium sales compare between 2026 and 2025?
Condominium unit sales went down 12% as of 6/29/26. Total sales volume dropped 5.7%, while the median sales price went up 17.6%, and median days on market went up 20%.
What happened in the Lake Winnipesaukee real estate market in 2026?
Lake Winnipesaukee sales were up 16% in unit sales, sales volume increased 43.2%, the median sales price increased 5%, and median days on market increased 76% compared to the same period in 2025.
How many Winnipesaukee waterfront homes were for sale as of 6/29/26?
As of 6/29/26, there were 46 Winnipesaukee waterfront homes for sale listed in the Lakes Region at a median listing price of $2,499,499.
What was the current Lakes Region inventory as of 6/29/26?
As of 6/29/26, there were 546 single-family homes listed at a median price of $699,000, with a median days on market of 44. There were also 133 condominiums for sale at a median listing price of $479,900, with a median days on market of 70.
What is the outlook for the Lakes Region real estate market in 2026?
The Lakes Region Real Estate market remains resilient, with strong interest in Lakes Region communities, more homes coming on the market, more price reductions, and continued demand from migration, semi-retirement, and vacation home sales.
