159 Back River Road

Closed 5/17/21
Closed 5/17/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$410,000
4 beds1,560 sqft$263/sqft
159 Back River Rd,Ā Dover, NHĀ 03820
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$263/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

South Dover! Fabulous location with easy access to major routes. Downtown Portsmouth and all the quaint seaside towns are within moments. All the work has been done for you in this light filled charming cape home, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Open concept living spaces, stainless steel energy efficient appliances, beautifully renovated kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and cork floors. Gorgeous original hardwood floors, two oversized bedrooms on the second floor, and just recently...South Dover! Fabulous location with easy access to major routes. Downtown Portsmouth and all the quaint seaside towns are within moments. All the work has been done for you in this light filled charming cape home, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Open concept living spaces, stainless steel energy efficient appliances, beautifully renovated kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and cork floors. Gorgeous original hardwood floors, two oversized bedrooms on the second floor, and just recently finished family room with 1/2 bath in the lower level. With nearly a half acre of land, the outdoor space is sanctuary! Fire pit overlooking the wooded area, a large shed and planting boxes, even a chicken coop for fresh eggs and the best fertilizer! You'll immediately feel at home and start planning your next outdoor gathering! Offers due Sunday 3/28 at 9:00 am

    Sold By Coco Early Amesbury Office

    • Listed by: Darlene Ellis ā€¢ Bean Group / Portsmouth
    Listing closed: 05/17/2021 12:00 AM ā€¢ Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4852260

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.6%

    Dover, NH

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    Property Information for 159 Back River Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,213 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Strafford County
    • Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+, RV Accessible
    • Zoning: res
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1954
    • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Dover
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: Please use Waze or Mapquest
    • Latitude: 43.159511216813904
    • Longitude: -70.874967321426396
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 100087
    • Zip: 03820
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,213.15
    • Tax Year: 2020
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - District: Dover
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0000
    • Lot: 00
    • Lot - Sqft: 19602.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1165.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 395.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 1815.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1560.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 255.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1954
    Utilities
    • Fuel Company: DF Richard
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Taupe
    • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Poultry Coop
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher - Energy Star, Refrigerator-Energy Star
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Partially Finished, Interior Access
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bath - 1/2, Level B: Family Room
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Cork
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Steam
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 9
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

    Property History for 159 Back River Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 17, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1461330667

    		$410,000

    +6.0% / yr

    May 17, 2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4852260

    		$410,000ā€”
    Mar 24, 2021

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4852260

    		$385,000ā€”
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/17/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1461330667

    $410,000

    +6.0% / yr

    05/17/2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4852260

    $410,000
    03/24/2021

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4852260

    $385,000

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

    Public Records for 159 Back River Road

    Taxable ValueLand$163,900Additions$241,000Total$404,900
    Tax Record2025$7,968 ($664 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,165 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,165 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt832 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningR-12CountySTRAFFORDAPNDOVR M:I0087 B:A L:

    Schools near 159 Back River Road

    This home is within Dover School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Garrison School
    		Public - K to 4
    Dover Middle School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Dover Senior High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Portsmouth Christian Academy
    		Private - PK to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Garrison School
    PublicK to 4

    Dover Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Dover Senior High School
    Public9 to 12

    Portsmouth Christian Academy
    PrivatePK to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    $410,000
    4
    1,560
    19,602
    161 Back River Road, Dover, NH 03820
    $106,300
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    1,165
    11,761
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    21,780
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