42 Watson Rd

Dover, NH 03820

$600,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,557 Sq. Ft.
$235 / Sq. Ft.
2,557
Sq. Ft.
$235
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/12/21
Closed 11/12/21

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.
  1. Listed by Bob Watson • BHG Masiello Dover

Sold By Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

Property Details for 42 Watson Road

Water View
No
Waterfront Property
No
Zoning
R-40
LISTING CLOSED: 11/12/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 42 Watson Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4869341
Days on Market90
Taxes$11,605 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1984
Lot Size7.77 AC / 338,461 SF
CountyStrafford County
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Building Information for 42 Watson Road

Stories1Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size7.77 AC / 338,461 SF

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Property Information for 42 Watson Road

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
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab - Concrete
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Suitable Use: Residential
  • 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

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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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