Is Gilford, NH 03249 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Gilford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Gilford, NH 03249 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 4.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 49 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 30%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 16% to $651,718. Overall, Gilford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Belknap County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Gilford ranks #106 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Center Harbor 03226 (8% sold over asking) or Gilmanton 03237 (10% sold over asking), while Sanbornton 03269 (39% sold over asking) and Belmont 03220 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.