Welcome to “The Gardens on Silver” where historic charm meets luxury elegance. Built in 1890 for prominent industrial business owner Frank B. Williams, this home reflects the affluence and style of Dover’s turn-of-the-century elite. Outside, you will find yourself enveloped by the home’s showpiece; a luxury European inspired garden and pool escape that instantly evokes a feeling of peace and tranquility. The estate’s original grandeur has been lovingly restored and boasts the original grand staircase, six fireplaces, beamed ceilings, leaded transom windows and mahogany doors and built-ins. Modern, luxury finishes have been artfully entwined throughout the home’s kitchen and outdoor entertaining design to ensure an elevated experience. Two detached garages allow for ample vehicle storage space. Dover’s crown jewel awaits its next steward.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH
$2,699,900
98 Silver Street, Dover, NH 03820
4beds
4,161sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
1.2 Acres Lot
$2,583,200 Zestimate®
$649/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 24 days |
- 2,118 |
- 103 |
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Listed by:
Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH Off:603-334-1900,
Laura E Cote,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5092879
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Steam
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,036
- Total interior livable area: 4,161 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,161
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 15
- Parking features: Brick/Pavers, Paved
- Garage spaces: 15
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 200
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: DOVRM12127BL
- Zoning description: HR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $649/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,258,900
- Annual tax amount: $22,874
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Estimated market value
$2,583,200
$2.45M - $2.71M
$4,921/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,699,900-5.3%$649/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5092879 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Listing removed | $2,849,900$685/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5059847 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,849,900+444.9%$685/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5059847 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2014 | Sold | $523,000-12.8%$126/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $599,900$144/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Peggy Carter Team #4370579 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,874 +7% | $1,258,900 +10.1% |
| 2023 | $21,376 +11.4% | $1,143,100 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $19,193 +13.7% | $967,400 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $16,887 +8.4% | $778,200 +24.1% |
| 2020 | $15,583 +6.8% | $627,100 +8.3% |
| 2019 | $14,588 +3.4% | $579,100 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $14,102 +1.2% | $565,900 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $13,931 +11.5% | $538,500 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $12,490 +1.7% | $475,100 +3% |
| 2015 | $12,278 +10.7% | $461,400 +4.5% |
| 2011 | $11,088 +2.4% | $441,400 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $10,823 -5.1% | $455,700 -15.7% |
| 2008 | $11,402 | $540,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03820
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Woodman Park SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Dover Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- NADover Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Dover
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- New Hampshire
- Strafford County
- Dover
- 03820
- 98 Silver Street
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