42 Watson Road

Closed 11/12/21
Closed 11/12/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$600,000
3 beds2,557 sqft$235/sqft
42 Watson Rd, Dover, NH 03820
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.77 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$235/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular custom-designed timber frame Cape Cod set well back in the woods on a very private 7.8 acre lot in a rural area of Dover. Authentic timber frame construction featuring exposed 8"x8" beams, a massive 36 foot 12"x12" summer beam, gunstock corners, cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork, and wide-pine floors. Kitchen with genuine cherry cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast nook overlooking the lovely grounds. Sunroom with passive solar design, skylights, cathedral...Spectacular custom-designed timber frame Cape Cod set well back in the woods on a very private 7.8 acre lot in a rural area of Dover. Authentic timber frame construction featuring exposed 8"x8" beams, a massive 36 foot 12"x12" summer beam, gunstock corners, cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork, and wide-pine floors. Kitchen with genuine cherry cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast nook overlooking the lovely grounds. Sunroom with passive solar design, skylights, cathedral ceilings, and great views of the yard. Dining room with wood stove would also be suitable as a living room. Grand entrance into the foyer with towering ceilings and an elegant staircase leading to the loft family room featuring huge windows, cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a wood-burning fireplace. Three bedrooms, including a master suite with walk-in closet and a bathroom with custom tile work. The kitchen and sunroom have sliders that open to the fabulous pool area and grounds featuring a 17'x35' inground pool, pool house with power, composite deck, brick patio, and a nice area for lawn games. Beautifully landscaped grounds, including a lush green lawn, perennials, and a variety of flowering shrubs, plus acres of woods to explore. Standby generator. Underground utilities. Quiet, country location, yet only a few minutes to downtown or Route 16. Not far from the Watson Road trailhead to the Dover Community Trail with a scenic walking & biking path to downtown.

    Sold By Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

    • Listed by: Bob Watson • BHG Masiello Dover
    Listing closed: 11/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4869341

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    Property Information for 42 Watson Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,605 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Strafford County
    • Water View: No
    • Waterfront Property: No
    • Zoning: R-40
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1984
    • Lot Size: 7.77 AC / 338,461 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Dover
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: Look for sign on Watson Road. Enter the shared driveway and bear right at the fork.
    • Latitude: 43.207869060550571
    • Longitude: -70.927931863754310
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: C
    • Zip: 03820
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $11,605.00
    • Tax Rate: 24.85%
    • Tax Year: 2020
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Dover High School
    • School - District: Dover
    • School - Elementary: Woodman Park Elementary School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Dover Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 49
    • Lot - Sqft: 338461.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 7.77
    • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2557.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2557.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2557.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Body Access: No
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $467,000
    • Assessment Year: 2020
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Yes
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab - Concrete
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1984
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Eversource
    • Cable Company: Comcast
    • Fuel Company: DF Richards
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Underground Utilities
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Gray
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Patio, Pool - In Ground, Shed
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: No
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Slab, Sump Pump
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Sunroom
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Family Room, Level 2: Master Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Security System, Stove-Wood, Generator - Standby
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Hearth, Natural Woodwork
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Passive Solar, Radiant Floor, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    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: Sunroom
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Rental
    Rent Information
    • Rented: No

    Property History for 42 Watson Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 12, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1476656744

    		$600,000—
    Nov 12, 2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4869341

    		$600,000—
    Nov 12, 2021

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4869341

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/12/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1476656744

    $600,000
    11/12/2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4869341

    $600,000
    11/12/2021

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4869341

    —

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

    Public Records for 42 Watson Road

    Taxable ValueLand$274,400Additions$468,400Total$742,800
    Tax Record2025$14,618 ($1,218 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,557 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,557 SqFtStories2Lot Size338,461 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated2000ZoningR-40CountySTRAFFORDAPNDOVR M:C0049 B:C L:

    Schools near 42 Watson Road

    This home is within Dover School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Woodman Park School
    		Public - PK to 4
    Dover Middle School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Dover Senior High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Cross Road Kindergarten & School
    		Private - PK to 2
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Woodman Park School
    PublicPK to 4

    Dover Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Dover Senior High School
    Public9 to 12

    Cross Road Kindergarten & School
    PrivatePK to 2

    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

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 42 Watson Road, Dover, NH 03820
    $600,000
    3
    2,557
    338,461
    38 Watson Road, Dover, NH 03820
    $415,000
    4
    2
    2,933
    226,512
    46 Watson Road, Dover, NH 03820
    –
    3
    2.5
    1,694
    66,211
    50 Watson Road, Dover, NH 03820
    –
    3
    2
    1,480
    63,598
    54 Watson Road, Dover, NH 03820
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    1
    1
    896
    63,598
    19 Watson Road, Dover, NH 03820
    –
    3
    2
    1,588
    130,680

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