Lovely historic New Englander in Dover’s Downtown Historic District. Rich in character, this home features hardwood floors, crown molding, original woodwork, and classic pocket doors between the living and dining rooms. Most windows are original and thoughtfully restored. The updated kitchen blends modern function with vintage flair—offering wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a Jenn-Air gas stove, and soapstone & granite countertops. Cozy up with both a wood stove and gas fireplace. A first-floor half bath includes a convenient laundry area. Upstairs, a beautiful staircase leads to three bedrooms and a full bath with radiant heat in the tile floor. The freshly painted exterior & paved driveway complements the well-landscaped yard with and a fire pit—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy an easy walk to downtown restaurants, parks, and the library.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker - Peggy Carter Team • Rose Forcillo
Bought with: Coldwell Banker - Peggy Carter Team
$578,000
39 Nelson Street, Dover, NH 03820
3beds
1,607sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$581,700 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$3,061 Estimated rent
Home value
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Gas fireplaceJenn-air gas stoveHardwood floorsFreshly painted exteriorPaved drivewayBeautiful staircaseStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Rose Forcillo,
Coldwell Banker - Peggy Carter Team Off:603-742-4663
Bought with:
Peggy Carter
Coldwell Banker - Peggy Carter Team
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5082829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Steam, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Natural Light
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Sump Pump,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, 2 Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,426
- Total interior livable area: 1,607 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,607
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1.75
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 50
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Slight, Near Paths, Neighborhood, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: DOVRM09036BL
- Zoning description: RM-U
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Brick, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $429,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,449
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Sold | $578,000+5.3%$360/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5082829 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $549,000$342/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5082829 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+100.4%$342/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5082829 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2017 | Sold | $274,000+1.9%$171/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4647758 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2017 | Pending sale | $269,000$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Peggy Carter Team #4647758 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $269,000+19.6%$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker PEGGY CARTER TEAM #4647758 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2006 | Sold | $225,000+82.9%$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/1999 | Sold | $123,000$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,800 +11.9% | $429,300 +15.2% |
| 2023 | $6,968 +3% | $372,600 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $6,767 +5% | $341,100 +14.8% |
| 2021 | $6,445 +0% | $297,000 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $6,444 +4.6% | $259,300 +6.1% |
| 2019 | $6,159 +2.9% | $244,500 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $5,983 +11.4% | $240,100 +15.7% |
| 2017 | $5,371 +2.6% | $207,600 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $5,237 +4.7% | $199,200 +6% |
| 2015 | $5,000 +12.4% | $187,900 +6.1% |
| 2011 | $4,449 +5.8% | $177,100 |
| 2010 | $4,206 -7.8% | $177,100 -18.1% |
| 2008 | $4,562 | $216,200 |
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Neighborhood: 03820
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- 4/10Woodman Park SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Dover Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- NADover Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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