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| Wolfeboro, NH |
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Community Contact
Town of Wolfeboro
Paul J. Skowron, Town Manager
PO Box 629
Wolfeboro, NH
03894
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| Telephone |
(603) 569-8161 |
| Fax |
(603) 569-8167 |
| E-mail |
not available |
| Web Site |
not available
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Wolfeboro NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| 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 4 |
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Incorporated: 1770
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Origin: This town was first granted in 1759 to four young men of Portsmouth, and named Wolfeboro in honor of General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1763, 2,300 acres were added to the 60 acres reserved for the governor. Governor John Wentworth established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. This was the first summer country estate in northern New England.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
447 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Wolfeboro's population grew nearly two and a half times larger over the last five decades, with decennial growth rates ranging from a four percent increase between 1950-1960 to a 31 percent increase between 1970-1980. Over fifty years, Wolfeboro's population grew by a total of 3,502 residents, going from 2,581 residents in 1950 to 6,083 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Wolfeboro was 6,572 residents, which ranked 47th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
136.0 persons per square mile of land area. Wolfeboro contains 48.3 square miles of land area and 10.1 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
East Wolfeboro, Fernald, Keewayden, North Wolfeboro, South Wolfeboro, Stockbridge Corner, Wolfeboro Center, Wolfeboro Falls, Cotton Valley Station
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Manager |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$17,103,947 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005-2006 |
$32,424,180 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1950/04 |
| Master Plan |
1996 |
| 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; Budget Committee; Library Trustees
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Appointed:
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Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Historic district Commission
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| Public Library |
Wolfeboro Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
| Distance: Local |
Staffed Beds: 49 |
| Electric Supplier |
Wolfeboro Electric |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Wolfeboro 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 |
Yes |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Limited |
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Residential
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Limited |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$11.94 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
83.0 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$9.88 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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92.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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7.8% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.1% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
4,155 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
3,343 |
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Building Permits Issued
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60 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
704 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
108 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
6,572 |
46,762 |
| 2000 |
6,122 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
4,842 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
3,968 |
27,929 |
| 1970 |
3,036 |
18,548 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,864
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Female
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3,219 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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270 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,187 |
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Age 20 to 34
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645 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,797 |
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Age 55 to 64
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689 |
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Age 65 and over
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1,495 |
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Median Age
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45.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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90.7% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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34.1% |
| Per capita income |
$26,361 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$53,269 |
| Median household income |
$44,012 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$36,433 |
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Female
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$29,850 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.5% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,645 |
3,077 |
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Employed
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2,562 |
2,985 |
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Unemployed
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83 |
92 |
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Unemployment Rate
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3.1% |
3.0% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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316 |
345 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$380 |
$653 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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2,039 |
2,724 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$356 |
$581 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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2,355 |
3,068 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$359 |
$589 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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564 |
472 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$495 |
$658 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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2,919 |
3,540 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$386 |
$598 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) |
District: SAU
49 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Region 9 Vocational Technical Center, Wolfeboro |
Region: 09 | |
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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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1
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1
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2
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Grade Levels |
K 1-6
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7-8
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9-12
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9-12
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Total Enrollment |
571
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498
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974
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 259 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Plymouth State University; University of NH | |
| Governor Wentworth School District |
Education |
472 |
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| Huggins Hospital |
Health care |
323 |
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| Town of Wolfeboro |
Municipal services |
232 |
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| Sunbridge |
Nursing care |
100-120 |
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| Brewster Academy |
Private school |
100 |
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| Wickers |
Manufacture thermal underwear |
91 |
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| Wolfeboro Inn |
Hotel, conference center |
70-75 |
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| GI Plastek |
Plastic moldings |
70 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
28, 109, 109A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 15 |
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Distance |
40 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| 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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47 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
50 miles |
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Portland, ME |
99 miles |
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Boston, MA |
102 miles |
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New York City, NY |
310 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
257 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
74.6% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
13.4% |
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Public transportation |
0.2% |
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Walked |
3.3% |
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Other Means |
1.8% |
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Worked at home |
6.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
27 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
57% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
36% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
7% | |
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X
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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X
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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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X
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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X
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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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X
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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X
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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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X
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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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X
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Cross Country Skiing |
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X
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock |
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Other:
Hampshire Pewter; Wentworth State Beach; Skateboard Park | |
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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 Wolfeboro NH. See all Wolfeboro NH Real Estate
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| Town |
Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$12,500,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on WINNIPESAUKEE |
Beds: 2 |
1107 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$7,300,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
253 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$2,995,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$2,900,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
169 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$2,595,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
154 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$1,950,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on WINNIPESAUKEE |
Beds: 5 |
110 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$1,690,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
173 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$1,199,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
102 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$1,135,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
600 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$1,125,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 5 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$968,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$929,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
103 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$849,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Wentworth |
Beds: 2 |
85 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$829,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 2 |
90 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$700,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on WENTWORTH |
Beds: 2 |
200 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$699,000 |
Waterfront on Wentworth |
Beds: 4 |
100 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$692,000 |
Waterfront on Wentworth |
Beds: 3 |
175 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$679,000 |
Waterfront on WENTWORTH |
Beds: 3 |
25 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$600,000 |
Waterfront on Back Bay/Winni |
Beds: 6 |
100 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$599,000 |
Waterfront on Smith River |
Beds: 3 |
151 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Condo |
$599,000 |
Waterfront on WINNIPESAUKEE |
Beds: 3 |
703 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$599,000 |
Waterfront on WINNIPESAUKEE |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Condo |
$575,000 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
550 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$565,000 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$550,000 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 8 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Condo |
$550,000 |
Waterfront on WINNIPESAUKEE |
Beds: 3 |
703 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$549,000 |
Waterfront on WINNIPESAUKEE |
Beds: 4 |
0 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$499,900 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
250 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home |
$489,900 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
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| Wolfeboro NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$464,000 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
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