79 Silver St

Dover, NH 03820

$1,187,000
Price
5
Beds
3,851 Sq. Ft.
$308 / Sq. Ft.
3,851
Sq. Ft.
$308
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

EXTREMELY RARE LOT nestled in the heart of Dover, the historic Ezra Green Homestead is one of the most architecturally significant and historically rich homes in the city! Set on a spacious half-acre corner lot at Silver & Belknap Streets, this fully fenced property boasts beautiful greenery, manicured boxwoods, mature maples, and elegant bluestone walkways. Step inside to discover timeless features, including stunning wide pine floors, a grand central staircase, intricate crown moldings and millwork....EXTREMELY RARE LOT nestled in the heart of Dover, the historic Ezra Green Homestead is one of the most architecturally significant and historically rich homes in the city! Set on a spacious half-acre corner lot at Silver & Belknap Streets, this fully fenced property boasts beautiful greenery, manicured boxwoods, mature maples, and elegant bluestone walkways. Step inside to discover timeless features, including stunning wide pine floors, a grand central staircase, intricate crown moldings and millwork. Original Indian shutters adorn the windows, and the home is bathed in natural light. On the west side, a charming wood-paneled sunroom provides a serene retreat, office or home gym. The formal dining room leads directly to a covered porch on the east side—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an afternoon tea. The home also features a wood-burning fireplace in both the living room and den, while the kitchen offers a convenient morning staircase leading to the second level. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a small reading nook on the second floor, with two additional bedrooms on the home’s third floor. The Green’s raised 13 children here between 1780 and 1847! This home is within walking distance of downtown Dover, with easy access to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, HenryLaw Park, and a variety of local shops and restaurants. The Amtrak train station is a quick 10-minute walk, and Portsmouth is just 10 minutes by car. Schedule your appointment to view today!
  1. Listed by Jamieson Duston • Duston Leddy Real Estate • Cell: 603-365-5848

Property Details for 79 Silver Street

Zoning
CBD-M
LISTING UPDATED: 03/23/2026 03:57 PM

Property Details for 79 Silver Street

StatusActive
MLS #5080307
Days on Market2
Taxes$15,972 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1780
Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
CountyStrafford County
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Location

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Building Information for 79 Silver Street

Stories2Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

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$7,092 per month

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$5,761

Property Taxes

$1,331

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Property Information for 79 Silver Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dover
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Directions: Exit 8E off the Spaulding Turnpike towards downtown Dover. Home on left at the corner of Silver & Belknap
  • Latitude: 43.190893000001005
  • Longitude: -70.878867999999997
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 9
  • Zip Code: 03820
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Rate: 19.68%
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 1
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Corner, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Trail/Near Trail
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Road Frontage Length: 285.0
  • Total Finished Area: 3851.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3851.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Measured
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1991.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23522.0
  • Total Area: 5842.0
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $811,600
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1780
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable, Gas at Street, Telephone at Site
  • Internet: Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Interior Stairs, Exterior Access
  • Heating: Oil, Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2.5
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Total: 3

Property History for 79 Silver Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5080307

$1,187,000—
Nov 28, 2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5044021

—
Jun 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5044021

$1,250,000—
May 31, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512705046

$850,000—
May 31, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

$850,000—
Mar 30, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

—
Feb 3, 2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

—
Sep 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

$895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5080307

$1,187,000
11/28/2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5044021

—
06/01/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5044021

$1,250,000
05/31/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512705046

$850,000
05/31/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

$850,000
03/30/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

—
02/03/2023

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

—
09/21/2022

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4930686

$895,000

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

Public Records for 79 Silver Street

Taxable ValueLand$180,700Additions$630,900Total$811,600
Tax Record2024$14,747 ($1,229 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,541 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,541 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,991 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1780ZoningCBD-MCountySTRAFFORDAPNDOVR M:09001 B: L:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 Silver Street

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
My 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

My School
PrivatePK to 2

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More information about 79 Silver Street, Dover, NH 03820

79 Silver Street is a single family home for sale in Dover, NH 03820. This property was listed for sale on March 23, 2026 by Duston Leddy Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,187,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on May 31, 2023. This listing's school district is Dover School District. Nearby schools include Woodman Park School, Dover Middle School and Dover Senior High School. 79 Silver Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,851 sqft single family home built in 1780.

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