185 Locust Street

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Last Sold Price

$463,000

3 beds1 bath1,296 sqft$357/sqft

185 Locust St, Dover, NH 03820

Single FamilyProperty Type

5,227 sq ftLot Size

1910Year Built

$357/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Walk to Downtown Dover from this Classic New Englander! Live in the heart of it all! Just a short stroll to Dover’s vibrant downtown, this charming New Englander offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and community. Enjoy walkable access to local coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, the public library, and seasonal events—all while tucked into a quiet, sought-after neighborhood with quick access to Route 16. Step inside through double front doors into a hardwood-floored foyer that leads...Walk to Downtown Dover from this Classic New Englander! Live in the heart of it all! Just a short stroll to Dover’s vibrant downtown, this charming New Englander offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and community. Enjoy walkable access to local coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, the public library, and seasonal events—all while tucked into a quiet, sought-after neighborhood with quick access to Route 16. Step inside through double front doors into a hardwood-floored foyer that leads to a welcoming dining room, perfect for hosting. The main level also features a spacious living room and an updated eat-in kitchen, providing comfort and functionality. Upstairs, you’ll find three bright and well-sized bedrooms, ideal for restful retreats. Outside, unwind in your private fenced-in yard featuring a two-level deck and a standout highlight—the original garden shed, creatively transformed into a cozy at-home bar for entertaining! Extras include a walk-up attic and basement for added storage and two off-street parking spaces. Just under a mile to Woodman Park School, Dover Middle, and High Schools, this location offers both family-friendly living and unmatched walkability. Your downtown Dover lifestyle starts here—schedule your showing today! Open House Friday, July 25th 4PM to 6PM and Saturday, July 26th 11AM to 1PM

Sold By Russell Associates Inc.

Listed by: Sarah Ashworth • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Listed by: Barbara Marzoli • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Listing closed: 08/22/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5052896

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Property Information for 185 Locust Street

Property Details

Taxes: $7,306 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Strafford County
Zoning: HR

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1910
Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Dover
County: NH-Strafford

Directions: From Route 16, Take Exit 7 RT-108/Dover/Durham, Turn left onto Central Ave (RT-108), Turn sharp right onto Locust St.
Latitude: 43.187404000001003
Longitude: -70.876070999999996
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Street
Map: 12
Zip Code: 03820

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2024
Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: No
Garage Capacity: .00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: 60
Lot: 00

Lot Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Road Frontage Length: 53.0
Total Finished Area: 1296.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1296.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 576.0
BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 5227.0
Total Area: 1872.0

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $402,100
Assessment Year: 2024

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Easements: No
Flood Zone: No
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: No
Year Built: 1910

Utilities

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public

Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable
Internet: Cable Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

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

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Eat-in Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom
Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Heating: Oil, Electric, Steam
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2
Rooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 1

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Room 2

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 3

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 4

Room Level: 3
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 5

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 6

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Living Room

Room 7

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen

Property History for 185 Locust Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 22, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1911014468	$463,000	+6.3% / yr
Aug 22, 2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5052896	$463,000	—
Jul 28, 2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5052896		—
Jul 23, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5052896	$425,000	—
Jan 15, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #687781943	$350,000	—
Jan 15, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1437232501	$350,000	+17.3% / yr
Jan 15, 2021	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4838519	$350,000	—
Nov 12, 2020	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4838519	$329,000	—
Sep 2, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #676600340	$330,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/22/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1911014468	$463,000 +6.3% / yr
08/22/2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5052896	$463,000
07/28/2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5052896	—
07/23/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5052896	$425,000
01/15/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #687781943	$350,000
01/15/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1437232501	$350,000 +17.3% / yr
01/15/2021	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4838519	$350,000
11/12/2020	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4838519	$329,000
09/02/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #676600340	$330,000

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

Public Records for 185 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$163,600Additions$238,500Total$402,100

Tax Record2025$7,913 ($659 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt708 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningHRCountySTRAFFORDAPNDOVR M:12060 B: L:

Schools near 185 Locust Street

This home is within Dover School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Woodman Park School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.4 mi
6/10	Dover Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Dover Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	My School	Private - Choice school	PK to 2	0.3 mi
NR	St Mary Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Woodman Park School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.4 mi
6/10	Dover Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	Dover Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	My School PrivatePK to 2 Choice school	0.3 mi
NR	St Mary Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi

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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This home: 185 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820	$463,000	3	1	1,296	5,227
183 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820	$132,250	3	2	1,354	9,147
181 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820	$210,000	3	2	1,305	9,583
188 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820	–	4	2	2,198	10,019
7 Fisher Street, Dover, NH 03820	$2,667	–	2	2,192	8,712
184 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820	–	3	1	1,442	10,019
189 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820	$131,900	–	4	–	9,583
175 Locust Street, Unit 177, Dover, NH 03820	–	–	–	–	16,553
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