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| Wakefield, NH |
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Community Contact
Town of Wakefield
Robin Frost, Town Administrator
2 High St, Town Hall
Sanbornville, NH
03872
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| Telephone |
(603) 522-6205 |
| Fax |
(603) 522-6794 |
| E-mail |
townadmin@wakefieldnh.com |
| Web Site |
www.wakefieldnh.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, and Wednesday, 8 am - 12 noon
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Rochester-Dover NH-ME Metro-NECTA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Strafford Regional |
| Regional Development |
Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 1 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 3 |
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State Representative |
Carroll County District 5 |
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Incorporated: 1774
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Origin: Settled by colonists from Dover and Somersworth, this town went through the names Ham's-town, East-town, and Watertown before it was incorporated as Wakefield in 1774. Wakefield in Yorkshire, England, was the location of Wentworth Castle, the home of Wentworth ancestors. Wakefield includes the villages of Union and Sanbornville.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
646 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
After decreasing by three percent between 1950-1960, Wakefield's population increased quickly, growing above the statewide average. Decennial growth rates peaked with a 58 percent increase between 1970-1980. Over fifty years, Wakefield's population increased by a total of 2,985 residents, going from 1,267 in 1950 to 4,252 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Wakefield was 4,600 residents, which ranked 74th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
116.4 persons per square mile of land area. Wakefield contains 39.5 square miles of land area and 5.3 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
East Wakefield, North Wakefield, Sanbornville, Union, Woodman, Province Lake
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$3,841,062 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2004 |
$6,515,814 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1986/05 |
| Master Plan |
2002 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Board of Selectmen; Planning Board
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Appointed:
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Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees; ZBA; Heritage Commission
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| Public Library |
Gafney Library, Inc.; Union Village; Wakefield Library Association |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full & part-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Full & part-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
| Distance: 14 miles |
Staffed Beds: 49 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Sanbornville Water Dept. |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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None |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling Program
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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
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Yes |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$9.90 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
89.8 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$8.88 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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96.6% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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2.6% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.7% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
3,642 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
3,154 |
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Building Permits Issued
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116 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
228 |
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Building Permits Issued
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1 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
260 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
4,600 |
46,762 |
| 2000 |
4,276 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
3,064 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
2,237 |
27,929 |
| 1970 |
1,420 |
18,548 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,103
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Female
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2,149 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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250 |
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Age 5 to 19
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923 |
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Age 20 to 34
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600 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,378 |
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Age 55 to 64
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464 |
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Age 65 and over
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637 |
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Median Age
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40.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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85.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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17.5% |
| Per capita income |
$21,507 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$45,774 |
| Median household income |
$42,500 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$35,804 |
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Female
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$24,898 |
| Families below the poverty level |
5.1% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,662 |
2,328 |
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Employed
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1,578 |
2,246 |
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Unemployed
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84 |
82 |
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Unemployment Rate
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5.1% |
3.5% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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43 |
86 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$380 |
$503 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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251 |
329 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$218 |
$327 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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294 |
416 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$242 |
$364 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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139 |
271 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$394 |
$516 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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433 |
686 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$291 |
$424 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Wakefield operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Rochester |
District: SAU
64 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Dover Voc. Center; Somersworth Reg. Voc. Center; Creteau Voc. Center, Rochester |
Region: 12 | |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary
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Middle/Junior High
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High School
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Private/Parochial
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Number of Schools |
2
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Grade Levels |
K 1-8
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Total Enrollment |
534
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 6 |
Total Capacity: 209 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: McIntosh; University of NH; Nasson (ME) | |
| Longmeadow Hardware |
Hardware |
10 |
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| Lovell Lake Food Center |
Convenience store |
8 |
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| Badman Family Practice |
Health care |
4 |
1993 |
| Frothingham Electronics Corp. |
Semiconductors |
8 |
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| Precision Roll/Kingswood Services |
Distribution |
4 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
16, 153 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-95, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
38 miles |
| Railroad |
NH Northcoast |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Wolfeboro |
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Runway |
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2,540 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Pease
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Distance |
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30 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
63 miles |
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Portland, ME |
93 miles |
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Boston, MA |
96 miles |
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New York City, NY |
303 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
258 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.8% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
13.5% |
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Public transportation |
0.4% |
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Walked |
2.1% |
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Other Means |
0.7% |
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Worked at home |
4.5% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
38.7 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
21% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
68% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
11% | |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
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X
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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Tourists Attractions |
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X
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Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
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X
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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X
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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X
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Campgrounds |
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X
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Fishing/Hunting |
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X
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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Snowmobile Trails |
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X
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Bicycle Trails |
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Cross Country Skiing |
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock |
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Other:
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 08/16/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions,
modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained
herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be
directed to the community contact.
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| Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Wakefield NH. See all Wakefield NH Real Estate
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| Town |
Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$799,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Balch Lake |
Beds: 2 |
515 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$750,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Lovell Lake |
Beds: 2 |
380 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$725,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 3 |
269 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$699,900 |
Waterfront on Lovell |
Beds: 3 |
126 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$649,900 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 4 |
920 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$624,900 |
Waterfront on Lovell Lake |
Beds: 2 |
100 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$599,900 |
Waterfront on Balch Lake |
Beds: 3 |
325 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$595,000 |
Waterfront on Private Pond |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$589,900 |
Waterfront on Great East Lake |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$579,900 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 3 |
275 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$529,900 |
Waterfront on Balch |
Beds: 3 |
785 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$499,900 |
Waterfront on BALCH LAKE |
Beds: 3 |
300 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$470,000 |
Waterfront on Balch |
Beds: 2 |
150 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$449,000 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$399,900 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$399,900 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$399,900 |
Waterfront on Lovell Lake |
Beds: 2 |
700 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$359,900 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 3 |
294 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$359,900 |
Waterfront on Belleau Lake |
Beds: 3 |
104 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$359,900 |
Waterfront on Pine River Pond |
Beds: 2 |
105 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$349,900 |
Waterfront on Balch |
Beds: 2 |
100 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$349,900 |
Waterfront on Lake Ivanhoe |
Beds: 3 |
127 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$339,900 |
Waterfront on Lake Ivanhoe |
Beds: 3 |
302 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$329,900 |
Waterfront on Lake Ivanhoe |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$299,900 |
Waterfront on Balch Lake |
Beds: 2 |
283 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$289,900 |
Waterfront on Balch Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$289,900 |
Waterfront on Balch Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$289,900 |
Waterfront on Balch Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$289,900 |
Waterfront on Belleau |
Beds: 3 |
110 |
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| Wakefield NH |
Home |
$279,900 |
Waterfront on Belleau |
Beds: 3 |
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