78 Watson Road

Closed 1/23/24Virtual Tour
Closed 1/23/24Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$659,000
3 beds1,640 sqft$402/sqft
78 Watson Rd, Dover, NH 03820
Single FamilyProperty Type
9.1 acresLot Size
2005Year Built
$402/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 78 Watson Rd, Dover, NH - where rustic charm meets modern luxury on 9.10 acres of wooded bliss with 50' of waterfront on the Cocheco River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log cabin ranch, sprawling across 1640sf, invites you into a world of comfort and custom craftsmanship. As you step inside, be greeted by the warmth a wood stove and beautiful slate flooring throughout the open-concept living space adorned with wood interior walls and a vaulted ceiling and skylights, creating an inviting...Welcome to 78 Watson Rd, Dover, NH - where rustic charm meets modern luxury on 9.10 acres of wooded bliss with 50' of waterfront on the Cocheco River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log cabin ranch, sprawling across 1640sf, invites you into a world of comfort and custom craftsmanship. As you step inside, be greeted by the warmth a wood stove and beautiful slate flooring throughout the open-concept living space adorned with wood interior walls and a vaulted ceiling and skylights, creating an inviting lodge-like atmosphere for gatherings. The heart of the home, a custom kitchen, boasts gorgeous granite countertops, complemented by a kitchen island featuring a convenient prep sink - a perfect setup for culinary enthusiasts. An en-suite bedroom offers a large walk-in closet and a custom bath. The 2 additional bedrooms share a tastefully finished full bathroom. Venture downstairs to discover the 1600sf of unfinished basement, with private daylight walk-out access, awaiting your personal touch for expanded living space or a recreation haven. The exterior of this property is as enchanting as the interior, featuring a spacious 2-car garage and a large back deck overlooking the picturesque surroundings. A secondary kitchen with attached screen porch, adds an ideal space for entertaining guests. Strategically located close to downtown, shopping, Routes 9, 108 and 16 as well as the Community Trail and all recreational opportunities living on the Cocheco River has to offer!

    Sold By KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

    • Listed by: Alicia Goodwin • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
    Listing closed: 01/23/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4977867

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 78 Watson Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,999 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Strafford County
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 4, Paved
    • Water Body Type: River
    • Water View: No
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: R-40
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 2005
    • Lot Size: 9.10 AC / 396,396 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Dover
    • County: NH-Strafford
    • Directions: Continue on Portland Ave to Third St.. Turn left onto Third St.. Turn right onto Chestnut St. Turn left onto 4th St.. Turn right onto Washington St.. Continue onto Tolend Rd.. Turn right onto Watson Rd.. Property on Left. Sign on Property.
    • Latitude: 43.209132360373644
    • Longitude: -70.926139728836063
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: C50
    • Zip Code: 03820
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $11,999.23
    • Tax Year: 2023
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - District: Dover School District SAU #11
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel, Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: D0
    • Lot - Sqft: 396396.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 9.1
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1640.0
    • 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: 1640.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1640.0
    • 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 Frontage Length: 50.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Cocheco River
    • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Wood
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
    • Year Built: 2005
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Private
    • Utilities: Cable - Available, Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Porch - Screened
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Metal
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher - Energy Star, Dryer - Energy Star, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator-Energy Star, Washer - Energy Star, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Unfinished, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Stove-Wood, Generator - Portable
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Security, Skylight, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Slate/Stone, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant Floor
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 23'3" x 13'1"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 19'8" x 13'8"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 7'5" x 14'3"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 14'2" x 12'4"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 15'11" x 10'4"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 12'10" x 10'4"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 78 Watson Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 23, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1526179909

    		$659,000

    +10.0% / yr

    Jan 23, 2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4977867

    		$659,000—
    Jan 10, 2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4977867

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/23/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1526179909

    $659,000

    +10.0% / yr

    01/23/2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4977867

    $659,000
    01/10/2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4977867

    —

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

    Public Records for 78 Watson Road

    Taxable ValueLand$336,100Additions$434,200Total$770,300
    Tax Record2025$15,160 ($1,263 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,640 SqFtStories1Lot Size396,396 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2005ZoningR-40CountySTRAFFORDAPNDOVR M:C0050 B:D L:

    Schools near 78 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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