The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03860 sells for about $549,000, or $348 per square foot.
Homes take about 60 days to sell.
ZIP 03860 — North Conway
The North Conway housing market remains stable, driven by strong demand for recreational and vacation properties. Inventory remains tight, and while sales volume is currently low, prices are holding steady. Note that specific ZIP-level figures for sales count and months of supply were not available in current public datasets.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, seasonal residents, and investors looking for vacation properties, as well as families seeking access to the White Mountain region's recreational lifestyle.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 03860, Carroll County NH
The area is served by the Conway School District, which provides public education for the region.
The region is subject to standard New England weather risks, including heavy winter snowfall and potential flooding in low-lying areas near the Saco River.
The local economy is heavily driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and the hospitality sector, with ongoing development focused on seasonal housing and resort amenities.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New Hampshire) — Property Tax Abatement: Provides a mechanism for property owners to seek a reduction in their tax assessment if they can prove the assessment is disproportionate to other properties or causes undue hardship. State (New Hampshire) — New Hampshire Property Tax: Property taxes are levied by local taxing districts (municipalities, counties, school districts). The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local tax rate (tax rate = total amount to be raised / total assessed value of the municipality).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents relying on NH-16 and US-302 for access to regional employment hubs in Conway and North Conway.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring immediate access to Cranmore Mountain Resort, hiking trails in the White Mountains, and proximity to the Saco River.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand and short-term vacation rentals, leading to limited long-term inventory and high pressure on local housing availability.
The economy is anchored by the tourism and hospitality industries, supported by a robust retail sector serving visitors to the White Mountains.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle; public transit options are extremely limited, consisting mainly of seasonal tourist shuttles.
Development is largely focused on the expansion of resort-related infrastructure and small-scale residential infill projects.
The Carroll County assessment regime relies on periodic revaluations to maintain property tax equity across the township.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies; no major MUD/PID districts are reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's high wildfire risk profile and severe winter weather exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Story Land4.55.4 mi
- Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park North Conway4.20.6 mi
- Ryan Family Amusements - North Conway4.32 mi
- White Lake Speedway4.315.4 mi
- UberBlast4.20.8 mi
- Story Land4.55.4 mi
- Cranmore Mountain Resort4.41.2 mi
- Fryeburg Fair4.68.1 mi
- Camp Cody - New Hampshire Summer Camp4.916.2 mi
- Purity Spring Resort4.513 mi
- Story Land4.55.4 mi
- Conway Scenic Railroad4.20.4 mi
- Cranmore Mountain Resort4.41.2 mi
- Diana's Baths4.72.5 mi
- Rocky Gorge Scenic Area4.87.8 mi
- Conway Scenic Railroad4.20.4 mi
- Mt. Washington Auto Road4.817.4 mi
- Historic Albany Covered Bridge4.86.1 mi
- Willey House4.716.2 mi
- Historic Swift River Covered Bridge4.74.3 mi
- Story Land4.55.4 mi
- Diana's Baths4.72.5 mi
- Lower Falls4.86 mi
- Echo Lake State Park4.71.3 mi
- Living Shores Aquarium45.6 mi
- Sun Retreats Westward Shores3.816.9 mi
- Lakefront Landing Marina4.318.1 mi
- North Conway Golf Course4.60.3 mi
- Wentworth Golf Club4.17.4 mi
- Hales Location Golf Course4.51.7 mi
- Settlers Green Outlet Village4.41.9 mi
- North Conway outlets4.51.9 mi
- White Mountain Cider Co4.75.1 mi
- Shaw's4.12.4 mi
- Grant's Shop 'n Save4.35 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major year-round destination for skiing, mountain biking, and adventure activities.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and wilderness access surrounding the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.