Listed by Jamieson Duston • Duston Leddy Real Estate. Bought with Anne Erwin Sothebys International Rlty.
Off Market Nov 2022 for $540K
$629,369
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,661
sq ft
127 BACK RIVER Rd, Dover, NH 03820
About this home
* * * OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED * * * Absolutely adorable South Dover home with an AMAZING BACK YARD for relaxing, or entertaining friends and family! Professionally designed and manicured grounds include blue stone walkways and patio, composite decking, minimal yet high impact plantings, fully fenced and west facing rear yard that enjoys spectacular sunsets! This home offers approximately 1,661 SF of recently renovated spaces with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2-car garage and breezeway! The home offers a first floor master suite with two walk-in closets, double vanity and an over-sized custom tile shower! The kitchen was recently renovated to the studs and includes updated cabinets, quartz counters, stainless appliances and a modern tile backsplash! The living room is open to the kitchen and offers a wood burning fireplace. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms with recently refinished wood floors! The lower level offers a refinished playroom / media room with built in storage and ample light from new windows. This level also features a new laundry room with builtin storage and area for folding table! Significant updates to all services including electric, plumbing and new heating system! Nothing to do but move into this immaculate home! Just a short walk to the highly coveted Garrison School and around the corner from Dover Middle, Dover High School & Portsmouth Christian Academy. Seller related to Agent.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jamieson Duston• Duston Leddy Real Estate
Bought with Anne Erwin Real Estate• Anne Erwin Sothebys International Rlty
Just in time for summer fun, this renovated 3-4 bedroom South Dover Cape has a like-new in-ground pool! This property is beautifully landscaped and the backyard is very private. With a great location, convenient to Portsmouth and beaches, you can walk to the Garrison School and playground. Inside, you'll find a new kitchen that opens to the three-season porch, and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. There are tile and hardwood floors throughout this home, as well as new low-E argon double hung windows and a newer architectural roof. The partially finished basement has a family and exercise room, and there is plenty of storage available with the two-car attached garage and two storage sheds. Note that natural gas is available at the street. Don't wait to see this appealing Dover home!
PrimeMLS #113199
Sep 26, 2003
Sold
$208,000
$125/sq ft
Aug 16, 2003
Listed
$219,900
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,611 (+5.3%)
$172,500 + $301,400
$473,900
2023
$8,174 (+10.6%)
$172,500 + $264,600
$437,100
2022
$7,388 (+1.5%)
$155,300 + $217,100
$372,400
2021
$7,276 (+3.4%)
$146,600 + $188,700
$335,300
2020
$7,038 (+1.3%)
$129,400 + $153,800
$283,200
2019
$6,947 (+7.1%)
$125,100 + $150,700
$275,800
2018
$6,487 (+4.9%)
$116,400 + $143,900
$260,300
2017
$6,183 (+6.7%)
$99,200 + $139,800
$239,000
2016
$5,797 (+6.7%)
$93,500 + $127,000
$220,500
2015
$5,434 (+4.6%)
$80,100 + $124,100
$204,200
2014
$5,197 (+6.1%)
$75,700 + $124,100
$199,800
2011
$4,898
$85,000 + $110,000
$195,000
Tax history for 127 BACK RIVER Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,611 (+5.3%)
$172,500 + $301,400
$473,900
2023
$8,174 (+10.6%)
$172,500 + $264,600
$437,100
2022
$7,388 (+1.5%)
$155,300 + $217,100
$372,400
2021
$7,276 (+3.4%)
$146,600 + $188,700
$335,300
2020
$7,038 (+1.3%)
$129,400 + $153,800
$283,200
2019
$6,947 (+7.1%)
$125,100 + $150,700
$275,800
2018
$6,487 (+4.9%)
$116,400 + $143,900
$260,300
2017
$6,183 (+6.7%)
$99,200 + $139,800
$239,000
2016
$5,797 (+6.7%)
$93,500 + $127,000
$220,500
2015
$5,434 (+4.6%)
$80,100 + $124,100
$204,200
2014
$5,197 (+6.1%)
$75,700 + $124,100
$199,800
2011
$4,898
$85,000 + $110,000
$195,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,165
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Strafford County
APN
272497
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Apr 6, 2026 • Final
Mechanical - gas
Supply and install gas piping for a boiler and stove.
Gas
Jul 28, 2025 • Final
Excavation
Install a new gas service line.
Gas
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Partially Finished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Water Heater: Electric
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1661
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2141
Color: Beige
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 45
Landscaped, Level
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1952
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 335300
Assessment Year: 2021
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Rate: 21.7
Gross Amount Tax: 7276
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 9
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Public
Other Utilities Information
Cable - At Site, Internet - Cable
Location
School Information
School District: Dover
Elementary School: Garrison School
Elementary School: Garrison School
Middle/Jr School: Dover Middle School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 150
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: TAKE BACK RIVER FROM EITHER ROUTE 4 OR 155. NEAR GARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,165
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 272497
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Garrison School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Dover Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Dover Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dover, NH • 03820
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$598,000 – $724,000
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