Wolfeboro is unusual even by Lakes Region standards, touching five distinct bodies of water: Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Wentworth, Crescent Lake, Mirror Lake, and Rust Pond. That gives buyers a real choice most single lake towns don’t offer, from Winnipesaukee’s open water and boating culture to Wentworth’s quieter, more contained shoreline.
Wolfeboro is a town located in Eastern New Hampshire in the Lakes region of the state. It is situated in the Southern part of Carroll County and encompasses a total area 58.5 square miles, 10.6 of which is water. As of the 2010 United States Census, Wolfeboro was home to 6,269 people.
In 1759, the area now known as Wolfeboro was granted to four men from Portsmouth by Governor Benning Wentworth. Originally, it was named Wolfeborough, named after the English general James Wolfe. The area was settled in 1768 and officially incorporated as a town in 1770. Over the years, a number of people have either lived or vacationed in Wolfeboro, including Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, actress Drew Barrymore, comedian Jimmy Fallon, writer Kurt Vonnegut, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, MLB catcher Mike Ryan and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
More than 18 percent of Wolfeboro’s total area is made up of water. It includes parts of Lake Wentworth and Lake Winnipesaukee, and its highest point lies at Moody Mountain, where elevation reaches 1,420 feet above sea level. The town is home to notable sites like the Clark House, Libby Museum, Monitor Engine Company Firehouse, MS Mount Washington, New Hampshire Boat Museum and Wright Museum of WWII History.
The town of Wolfeboro is governed by an elected Board of Selectmen. It boasts a full-time police department, fire department and emergency medical services. Top employers in the area include Governor Wentworth School District, Huggins Hospital, Town of Wolfeboro, Sunbridge, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro Inn, GI Plastek, Hunter’s Shop & Save, Harvest Market and Wolfeboro Area Children’s Center.
Children in the area attend schools in the Governor Wentworth Regional School District, which also serves the nearby towns of Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Ossipee and Tuftonboro.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wolfeboro Real Estate
What is the median home price in Wolfeboro, NH?
The median home sale price in Wolfeboro, NH is [INSERT YOUR REAL YEAR TO DATE FIGURE HERE] year to date.
Since Wolfeboro touches more than one lake, which one should buyers consider?
It depends on what they want. Lake Winnipesaukee offers deep, clear water, 180 feet at its deepest, and the most active boating scene. Lake Wentworth is also clear and deep, 82 feet, but quieter and more residential. Crescent Lake and Mirror Lake run shallower and slightly less clear, appealing to buyers who want lake living without Winnipesaukee’s summer traffic. Rust Pond is the smallest and quietest of the five.
What should buyers know about water quality across Wolfeboro’s different lakes?
Winnipesaukee and Wentworth are both classified as oligotrophic, meaning low algae growth and consistently clear water. Mirror Lake and Rust Pond run mesotrophic, slightly more nutrient rich, which can mean a bit more plant growth by late summer, still swimmable, just a different day to day feel than Winnipesaukee’s clarity. Current property tax rates for Wolfeboro and surrounding towns are available on our tax rates page.