196 A Dover Point Road

Closed 1/27/21
Closed 1/27/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,156,399
5 beds4,466 sqft

196 A Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.01 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$259/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Price reduced! Extremely rare and utterly charming waterfront estate on just over 5 acres! This highly coveted stretch of the Piscataqua River offer tremendous water views and the property features a deep water dock that offers approximately 6' of draft at low tide - ideal for serious boaters looking to enjoy the Seacoast's river systems and the Atlantic Ocean beyond! The main level offers large living areas to include a vaulted Kitchen and Sitting Area with fireplace, a large Formal Dining Room...Price reduced! Extremely rare and utterly charming waterfront estate on just over 5 acres! This highly coveted stretch of the Piscataqua River offer tremendous water views and the property features a deep water dock that offers approximately 6' of draft at low tide - ideal for serious boaters looking to enjoy the Seacoast's river systems and the Atlantic Ocean beyond! The main level offers large living areas to include a vaulted Kitchen and Sitting Area with fireplace, a large Formal Dining Room with custom built-ins, an expansive Great Room with a large wood burning fireplace and a Main Level Master with en-suite bath, closets and direct access to the home's screen porch - a great place to enjoy your morning coffee! The main level also features a formal mudroom, laundry and half bath. The walkout lower level offers plenty of room for family and friends - there are four large bedrooms w/ views, two bathrooms and another large Living Room with a wood burning fireplace! The land offers tremendous potential for those looking to build an additional structure such as a barn or carriage house. With town approval, the possibilities here are tremendous. Conveniently located just minutes from the historic city centers of Dover & Portsmouth, this location is ideal for those seeking country living with quick access to some of the area's finest beaches, restaurants, country clubs, private schools and hospital systems!

    Sold By Bean Group / Portsmouth

    • Listed by: Jamieson Duston • Bean Group / Portsmouth
    Listing closed: 01/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4794849
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    Median sold price

    $1,225,000

    Avg days on market

    39

    Sale-to-list ratio

    92.6%

    Dover, NH

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    Property Information for 196 A Dover Point Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $20,590 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Strafford County
    • Water Body Type: River
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: R-20

    Building Information

    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1980
    • Lot Size: 5.01 AC / 218,235 SF

    Summary

    Location and General Information
    • City: Dover
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: From Portsmouth, take first exit after the General Sullivan Bridge (6N) towards Durham / Dover. Turn right at the end of off ramp onto Dover Point Road. Follow Dover Point Road to 196A on right side. Private Drive - follow all the way to the end.
    • Latitude: 43.152369663205135
    • Longitude: -70.835711109756502
    • Road Frontage: No
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: L
    • Zip: 03820
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $20,590.00
    • Tax Rate: 24.97%
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel, Paved

    Property

    Lot Information
    • Block: 89
    • Lot: H
    • Lot - Sqft: 218236.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 5.01
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2466.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 2000.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 4660.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4466.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 194.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Piscataqua River
    • Waterfront Property Rights: Shared
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $824,600
    • Assessment Year: 2018
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Yes
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1980
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Private
    • Utilities: Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable
    • Water Access Details: Deep Water Access

    Interior and Exterior Features

    Exterior Features
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Finished, Stairs - Interior, Walkout
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 3
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 10
    • Bedrooms - Total: 5
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1

    Property History for 196 A Dover Point Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 27, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1449326380

    		$1,156,400—
    Jan 27, 2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4794849

    		$1,156,399—
    Jan 26, 2021

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4794849

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/27/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1449326380

    $1,156,400
    01/27/2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4794849

    $1,156,399
    01/26/2021

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4794849

    —

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

    Public records

    196 A Dover Point Road

    Beds

    5

    Baths

    3.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    4,498 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    4,498 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    218,236 SqFt

    Schools near 196 A Dover Point 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
    St Thomas Aquinas High School
    		Private - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Garrison School
    PublicK to 4

    Dover Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Dover Senior High School
    Public9 to 12

    St Thomas Aquinas High School
    Private9 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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    Nearby home values

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    $1,156,399
    5
    4,466
    218,235
    25 Fosters Drive, Unit LOT 3, Dover, NH 03820
    $910,000
    5
    3,766
    94,525
    29 Fosters Drive, Dover, NH 03820
    $2,675,000
    3
    5,858
    153,766
    196 1/2 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820
    $254,900
    3
    1.5
    1,760
    16,988
    196 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820
    $1,156,400
    2
    1
    1,004
    22,216
    194 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820
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