Wakefield Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Wakefield, New Hampshire, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Carroll County. This charming town is a perfect blend of natural beauty and small-town warmth, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle. With its picturesque lakes, rolling hills, and vibrant community spirit, Wakefield offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the standout features of Wakefield is its stunning outdoor recreational opportunities. From the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wentworth to the scenic trails of the surrounding forests, residents can enjoy year-round activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, and snowmobiling. The town's rich history is also reflected in its quaint downtown area, where you’ll find local shops, cozy cafes, and seasonal farmers' markets that bring the community together.

For homebuyers on a budget, Wakefield offers an enticing selection of homes priced under $500,000. Whether you're looking for a charming cottage by the lake, a spacious family home, or a cozy retreat surrounded by nature, there’s something for everyone. These affordable properties not only provide a wonderful living space but also the opportunity to invest in a community that values quality of life and connection.

With its friendly atmosphere, stunning landscapes, and affordable housing options, Wakefield, NH, is a wonderful place to call home. Explore the possibilities today and discover why so many are choosing to make this idyllic town their own!

Newest Wakefield Homes under $500,000

$490,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5112521 MLS

Seller is offering $10k to go towards closing cost or a rate buydown. Welcome to this inviting 2-bedroom, year round, ranch style home in, tax-friendly, Wakefield, NH, offering the perfect blend of comfortable living and easy access to the lake lifestyle. With access to beautiful Province Lake, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy year round recreation including swimming, boating, fishing, golfing (Province Lake Golf Course just minutes away), hiking trails, ATV trails and snowmobiling. The main level features a spacious primary bedroom suite, a second bedroom, a guest full bathroom, along with an open-concept kitchen, dining area, and living room that creates an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. A bonus three-season screened porch provides a wonderful additional space to enjoy your morning coffee/tea, unwind, or gather with friends and family while taking in the peaceful surroundings. The lower level adds even more versatility with a finished flex room that can be used as a rec room, second living room, home office, guest space or potentially an additional bedroom as there is a 3/4 bath on this level as well. Whether you are looking for a year-round home, a vacation getaway, or a place to enjoy all that the Lakes Region has to offer, this property provides comfortable living with the added benefit of Province lake access. The TFCC association fee of $300/yearly entails the beach area, moorings and docks at Province Lake, it also includes the maintenance for the private road and plowing.

60 Bedrock Rd, Wakefield

$499,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5112211 MLS

Set on 12.9 private acres along Ballards Ridge Road in Wakefield, this 1820 Cape farmhouse delivers history, land, and genuine opportunity in one of Carroll County's most scenic corridors. Wide hardwood floors and over 200 years of craftsmanship set the tone throughout. The layout places a first-floor bedroom and full bathroom at grade for single-level convenience, with two additional bedrooms on the upper level and 2,785 square feet of character-rich living space that has endured for generations. From the property, sweeping mountain views stretch across the horizon and greet you every morning. Open land unfolds across all 12.9 acres, offering the kind of privacy and breathing room that has become increasingly hard to find at this price point in the Lakes Region. The opportunity extends well beyond the home itself. The parcel has the potential to be subdivided, making it a compelling choice for buyers looking to develop additional lots from the existing acreage. Whether your vision is a private retreat, a multigenerational homestead, a country escape, or a long-term land investment, this property delivers. Showings to begin Sat 10/3 at the open house from 11am-1pm

1029 Ballards Ridge Rd, Wakefield

$499,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5111221 MLS

Welcome to 48 N Wakefield Road in charming Sanbornville! This beautiful property offers a wonderful blend of comfort, character, and peaceful New Hampshire living. Situated on approximately 1.25 acres, the home provides plenty of outdoor space to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout with comfortable living spaces ready to make your own. A full basement provides additional storage and flexibility, while the private drilled well and septic system add to the property’s country appeal. 3rd floor attic for additional storage. Conveniently located near local amenities while still offering a quiet, private setting, this home is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy everything the Wakefield area has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence or your own New Hampshire retreat, 48 N Wakefield Road is ready to welcome you home!

48 N Wakefield Rd, Wakefield

$359,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5109966 MLS

Welcome to your beautiful new home in low-tax Wakefield! Situated on nearly an acre of land on a quiet street, this property offers the best of both worlds—convenient single-level living with an entire additional living space downstairs. Enter from the freshly painted deck into a large mudroom that leads into the spacious kitchen. The first floor features three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a comfortable living room. A unique trap door in the kitchen provides access to the finished basement, where you'll find a huge living room, two bonus rooms, a 3/4 bathroom, and a laundry/utility room. This versatile lower level is perfect for live-in children, guests, a home office, or the ultimate craft, hobby, or game space. Outside, enjoy time with family and friends on the deck or relax under the gazebo in the private backyard. An enormous shed provides plenty of room for all your storage needs. You'll appreciate the practical features, including an oversized two-car garage with extra-tall doors, a newer metal roof, and a standby whole-house generator.

321 Perkins Hill Rd, Wakefield

$469,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5109831 MLS

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering a combination of modern improvements, comfortable living space, and access to the recreational opportunities of Sandy Pond.The home features a warm knotty pine interior and has undergone numerous important updates. The new kitchen includes new cabinets, countertops, flooring, and appliances, including a refrigerator, electric stove, and sink. A two-story addition has been renovated to code and features new lighting and electrical fixtures, sprayed insulation added to meet code requirements, and newly installed heat in the basement portion of the addition. The rooms and ceilings in the addition have been professionally painted, and the basement walls have also been freshly painted. Additional improvements include new siding, trim, and insulation, as well as a new boiler/heating system. The porches have been newly painted, and the home has a newly installed and tested radon mitigation system. The washer and dryer were purchased approximately two years ago. For added convenience, an exterior generator hookup is hardwired to the electrical panel.The property is part of the Sandy Pond Association, with lake rights and access for lot owners located at the end of the road. The private waterfront area includes a small beach, dock, and canoe rack, providing a wonderful spot to enjoy the pond. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the home's proximity to the Seven Lakes Snowmobile Club on Route 153, with a snowmobile trail also running along the walkway leading to the private beach.With extensive updates already completed, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a knotty pine interior, and deeded lake rights through the association, this property offers an appealing opportunity for year-round living, a vacation getaway, or a recreational retreat.

8 Eliot Dr, Wakefield

$241,500

5108971 MLS

OPEN HOUSE!!! TUESDAY Sept 15th from 4 PM to 7 PM NOTES Sale price reflects assessed value. Property will be sold on site at live public auction at 11 AM on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026. DESCRIPTION A remarkable investment opportunity! This developed 0.52± acre corner lot in the low-tax Union Village of Wakefield, NH has extensive frontage on Branch River Reservoir and contains two structures with a total effective area of 3,391± square feet: (1) a 2-unit, 3-story structure; and (2) a 1-unit, 1.5-story house. The ground floor unit of the 2-unit, 3-story structure contains a spacious kitchen with two bay windows, 3/4 bathroom, 1+ bedrooms, basement, and attached porch and barn. The second story unit offers two private entrances, kitchen, full bathroom, 1+ bedrooms, and an attic with the potential for 2+ bedrooms. The 1-unit, 1.5-story house offers a kitchen, 3/4 bath, living room with bay window, cozy upstairs bedroom, and basement. Both structures require repairs. The property also contains a private cemetery and a secluded deck with water views. Property is zoned business and commercial, which allows for a variety of potential uses. AUCTION INFO *Personal property is included in the sale. *Buyer premium: 10% *Property sold “AS IS” *Listing is for informational purposes only *$5,000 refundable deposit required to bid *Additional 10% of high bid required for high bidder *Seller may reject any and all bids *Pre-auction offers considered *Visit the NH Tax Deed & Property Auctions website for more info *Wes Sager, Auctioneer (NH #6224)

271 Main St, Wakefield

$475,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5108768 MLS

Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath two-story modular home situated on approximately 2.8 mostly level acres in Sanbornville. Offering approximately 2208 sq. ft. of living space, the home features a comfortable living room, separate den and kitchen/dining room, hardwood and laminate flooring, and a primary bedroom with a private full bath. The full access basement provides additional space for storage and hobbies and includes a partially finished room. Two uncovered wood decks offer plenty of outdoor space overlooking a combination of open yard and wooded acreage. Major features include an oil-fired boiler, two-head mini-split heat-pump system for supplemental heating and cooling, propane on-demand hot water, 200-amp electrical service, and a 20 kW Generac standby generator with automatic transfer switch. Outside you'll find a private gravel driveway with ample parking, animal/dog fencing, garden fencing, chicken shelter, outdoor storage, fruit trees, and room to enjoy the property's 2.8 acres. Private drilled well and septic. Conveniently located directly on Route 16 with easy access toward the Lakes Region, Seacoast and North Conway. Approximately 45 minutes to Portsmouth and about 2 hours to Boston, making the property well positioned for access to both New Hampshire's recreational areas and major employment centers. Local dining is close by, including Wontons Restaurant just minutes away in Sanbornville, voted #1 in New Hampshire in WMUR's 2025 Viewers' Choice.

4130 White Mountain Highway, Wakefield

$164,800

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5108023 MLS

Lakeside living in this 50 + forest community by the lake. This park model has 1 bedroom with ceiling fan, a three-quarter bath, living room tall ceiling with ceiling fan and to slider to den, nicely shaped kitchen, large porch with a glass slider to an additional sunroom which can be accessed from the side den or inside beyond the kitchen and leads to the backyard. Sleeper sofa couch, the futon and white chair all open up to additional sleep spaces. Being sold furnished. Big front deck to sit on and say hi to the passersby. Plenty of windows to let in the sunlight. Large site with plenty of space in front of it with a covered carport area to the left with more space for a boat next to that and space for flower planting and plenty of space to the right and a shed in rear. Lake Forest Resort is a wonderful community; a condominium campground tucked within the 100-acre forest and perched on the lakefront with boat dock and docks for swimming, kayak and canoe storage; also another convenient amenity. Plenty of shared activities if you choose to participate. A nine-hole Cayman golf course which winds itself around the site, shuffleboard, a large grass common area with picnic tables for bigger outdoor gatherings. Clubhouse for all the planned entertainment, coin laundry facility on site, bulletin board for community activities and newsletter to share news. Plenty of roadway within and around for walking and a walk gets you to the pristine lake front with 180-degree views and crystal-clear water that is the gem of this community. The season runs from May through October. There are site owners and sites available for visitors. This is your slice of heaven at Great East Lake. Come see it today. No inquiries with the office please.

11 Pine Rd, Wakefield

$330,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5107652 MLS

Discover the charm and flexibility of this cute year round camp in low tax Wakefield, New Hampshire, perfectly situated on two combined lots with access to the best of Pine River Pond living. Whether you are looking for a peaceful getaway, a four season retreat, or a comfortable base for enjoying the Lakes Region, this property offers a wonderful blend of rustic character, practical updates, and outdoor lifestyle amenities. Inside, the home welcomes you with a cozy fireplace that creates a warm gathering space for cool New Hampshire evenings. The updated kitchen adds everyday convenience while preserving the relaxed camp feel, making it easy to prepare meals after a day on the water, the trails, or simply relaxing outdoors. A bright three season porch extends the living space and provides an inviting spot for morning coffee, casual dining, reading, or unwinding while taking in the natural surroundings. The two combined lots offer added outdoor space and flexibility, while the large shed provides excellent storage for tools, lake gear, seasonal equipment, kayaks, paddleboards, and more. Enjoy shared beach access on desirable Pine River Pond, along with access to a boat launch for easy days of fishing, boating, swimming, and exploring the water. With year-round usage, this property can be enjoyed in every season, from summer lake days to crisp autumn weekends, and cozy winter escapes. Open House Sunday September 6 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

10 Patty Pl, Wakefield

$388,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5106989 MLS

Welcome to Wakefield NH where the taxes are lower and recreational opportunities abundant! 310 Robinhood Road sits within the desirable Belleau Lake Association, an ideal setting for first-time homebuyers, downsizers or anyone seeking a relaxing second-home getaway. The home sits on a nice level landscaped lot with a circular paved driveway. There is a custom build shed great for gardening tools and outdoor gear storage. The minute you walk into the home you are surrounded by the warmth of custom knotty pine. The home offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath, eat-in kitchen and living room. The former porch has been enclosed and heated, creating a bonus space perfect for relaxing. The basement offers plenty of storage and is partially finished to be used to suit your needs. Used only lightly as a second home for the past 16 years, the property has been exceptionally well cared for. Home is being sold partially furnished. You will find one of several association beaches a short distance up the road. Additionally, The BLPOA (Belleau Lake Property Owners Association) owns over 100 acres of conservation/recreation land to be explored and enjoyed all four seasons. In addition to summer fun boating, fishing or swimming, folks that enjoy winter sports will absolutely love this location! Snowmobiling and ice fishing are at your doorstep. King Pine Ski Area is a half hour away and larger mountains within an hour. Larger cities & towns are within an hour's drive: Portsmouth, North Conway, and Portland Maine. Wolfeboro and Rochester are 30-40 minutes away and Boston is just under 2 hours away. Come take a look!

310 Robinhood Rd, Wakefield

$499,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5106898 MLS

Ultimate Waterfront Escape in Wakefield! Wake up to shimmering Pond views and dive straight into the good life! This elevated waterside retreat is what you have been looking for! Imagine starting your mornings sipping coffee on the sprawling, elevated deck surrounded by a serene canopy of trees, and spending your afternoons launching kayaks or jumping off your very own private dock. Inside, the home flows effortlessly for hosting and relaxation. The kitchen is fully loaded with sleek s/s appliances, rich cabinetry, and ample prep space, opening seamlessly to the dining and living areas. Glass doors flood the space with natural light and lead directly out to your outdoor entertainment paradise, perfect for weekend BBQs and sunset cocktails. The primary suite serves as your own private sanctuary, complete with an en-suite bath. Downstairs, the massive walk-out lower level offers endless potential, think workshop, game room, or ultimate lake-gear storage! Wrapped in warm wood siding, anchored by an attached garage, and complete with built-in landscape irrigation, this isn't just a home, it's your private oasis!

149 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Wakefield

$449,000

6 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5106376 MLS

Farmhouse-style home set on 0.58 acre on the edge of town in desirable low-tax Wakefield. The main home offers a large country eat-in kitchen with ample prep and storage space, an enclosed porch and convenient side entrance. The first floor also offers a spacious living room with hardwood flooring, plus a separate dining room with a new glass sliding barn style door. The family room has its own entrance and pellet stove, providing additional first-floor living space. A first-floor bath and separate laundry with storage add convenience. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with adjoining private bath. The attached garage provides additional storage, with a separate 2-bedroom apartment above offering its own entrance, private deck overlooking the large backyard and separate laundry hookups. The apartment's rental income can help offset the expenses of homeownership. A spacious backyard provides plenty of room for gardens, outdoor activities and relaxing while still enjoying the convenience of an edge-of-town location. Public water and sewer, paved driveway, walking distance to Paul School and nearby town beach on Lovell Lake. Close to Route 16 for easy commuting, with North Conway and the Seacoast within 45 minutes.

329 Meadow St, Wakefield

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