14 Back River Road

Closed 7/11/25Virtual Tour

Last Sold Price

$465,000

3 beds2 baths1,497 sqft$311/sqft

14 Back River Rd, Dover, NH 03820

Description

Step back in time with this charming 1880s farmhouse offering character, functionality, and convenience. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features 1,497 sq ft of living space with wood floors throughout most of the home. The main level includes a spacious kitchen, dedicated dining room with a decorative ceiling, first-floor bedroom, cozy living room, and a ¾ bath with laundry for added convenience. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath. A walk-up attic offers expansion or storage...Step back in time with this charming 1880s farmhouse offering character, functionality, and convenience. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features 1,497 sq ft of living space with wood floors throughout most of the home. The main level includes a spacious kitchen, dedicated dining room with a decorative ceiling, first-floor bedroom, cozy living room, and a ¾ bath with laundry for added convenience. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath. A walk-up attic offers expansion or storage potential, and the large attached barn functions as a one-car garage with plenty of additional storage space. A propane-powered standby generator ensures year-round peace of mind. Located just minutes from Route 16 for an easy commute, this property blends timeless New England charm with modern practicality.

LISTING CLOSED: 07/11/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Brandon Elsemore • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Sold By Compass New England, LLC

Property Details for 14 Back River Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

5045765

Days on Market

Taxes

$7,900 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1880

Lot Size

0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

County

Strafford County

Zoning

R-12

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$515,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

1/40

$520,000

Sold 01/30/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,496
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

12 Chandler Way, Dover, NH 03820

1/34

$530,000

Sold 05/11/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,485
Square Feet: 0.13
Acres

13 Elmview Circle, Dover, NH 03820

1/5

$450,000

Sold 10/02/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,516
Square Feet: 0.57
Acres

12 Riverdale Avenue, Dover, NH 03820

1/40

$555,000

Sold 08/11/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,394
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

30 Elmview Circle, Dover, NH 03820

1/32

$575,000

Sold 09/17/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,315
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

47 Picnic Rock Drive, Dover, NH 03820

1/2

$435,000

Sold 10/15/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,597
Square Feet: 0.68
Acres

371 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820

1/24

$515,000

Sold 05/14/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,680
Square Feet: 0.63
Acres

68 Durham Road, Dover, NH 03820

1/22

$399,900

Sold 09/15/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,385
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

93 Grove Street, Dover, NH 03820

1/31

$465,000

Sold 03/27/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,312
Square Feet: 0.2
Acres

13 Spruce Drive, Dover, NH 03820

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Building Information for 14 Back River Road

Stories2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

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$3,022 per month

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Principal and Interest

$2,364

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Property Information for 14 Back River Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Dover
County: NH-Strafford

Directions: GPS Friendly. From the center of Dover, head south on Central Ave, hang right and continue onto Central Ave, take left onto Back River Rd, house will be on your left.
Latitude: 43.177827528525107
Longitude: -70.876806898147592
Road Frontage: TBD
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 16
Zip Code: 03820

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2024
Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 16

Lot Features: Landscaped, Sloping, Near Shopping
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Total Finished Area: 1497.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1497.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 234.0
AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 520.0
BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 20038.0
Total Area: 2251.0

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: No
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1880

Utilities

Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
Sewer: Public

Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable
Internet: Cable Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof: Membrane, Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Crawl Space, Unfinished
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Other
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Heating: Radiator, Steam
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2
Rooms Total: 7
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Other

Room 4

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Room 7

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Property History for 14 Back River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 11, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1905396215	$465,000	+3.3% / yr
Jul 11, 2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5045765	$465,000	—
Jun 15, 2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5045765		—
Jun 11, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5045765	$450,000	—
Mar 23, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285579628	$240,000	+120.9% / yr
Dec 29, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285579505	$200,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/11/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1905396215	$465,000 +3.3% / yr
07/11/2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5045765	$465,000
06/15/2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5045765	—
06/11/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5045765	$450,000
03/23/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285579628	$240,000 +120.9% / yr
12/29/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285579505	$200,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 14 Back River Road

Taxable ValueLand$176,400Additions$275,400Total$451,800

Tax Record2025$8,891 ($741 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,497 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,497 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt520 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1880ZoningR-12CountySTRAFFORDAPNDOVR M:16016 B: L:

Schools near 14 Back River Road

This home is within Dover School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Garrison School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	1.0 mi
6/10	Dover Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Dover Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	St Mary Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	My School	Private - Choice school	PK to 2	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Garrison School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	1.0 mi
6/10	Dover Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
NR	Dover Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
NR	St Mary Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	My School PrivatePK to 2 Choice school	0.9 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 14 Back River Road, Dover, NH 03820	$465,000	3	2	1,497	20,037
7 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	$103,400	–	–	–	39,204
16 Back River Road, Dover, NH 03820	$238,000	3	2	1,490	19,166
15 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	–	–	7.5	4,692	5,663
58 Crown Point Drive, Unit 58, Dover, NH 03820	$222,000	2	2	1,208	–
60 Crown Point Drive, Unit 60, Dover, NH 03820	$210,000	2	2	1,792	–
54 Crown Point Drive, Unit 3, Dover, NH 03820	$218,000	2	2	1,494	–
54 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	$218,000	2	1.5	1,424	–
60 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	$242,000	2	1.5	1,432	–
58 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	$222,000	2	1.5	1,424	–
52 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	–	2	1.5	1,424	–
51 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	$207,500	2	1.5	1,436	–
18 Back River Road, Dover, NH 03820	$135,000	3	2	1,707	20,473
53 Crown Point Drive, Unit 53, Dover, NH 03820	$175,000	2	2	1,428	–
71 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	$185,900	2	1.5	1,204	–
73 Crown Point Drive, Dover, NH 03820	–	2	1.5	1,714	–

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