Listed by Paula Forbes • Central Falls Realty (Phone: 603-742-2121). Bought with Bean Group / Portsmouth.
Off Market Nov 2014 for $215K
$518,331
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,700
sq ft
153 Back River Rd, Dover, NH 03820
About this home
Wow!!! Brand new, gorgeous kitchen with granite counters & beautiful, over-sized cabinets. Huge deck overlooks wonderful, fenced in yard. Hardwood floors, fireplace, updated bathrooms, and an amazing man cave in the lower level. All this and it's located in South Dover; only 10 minutes to Portsmouth! PS. .. chickens included :-)
Great starter or empty nester home. Don't buy that condo! Ready for you to move right in. Wonderful updates in this light & bright well kept home. Newer roof, siding, hardwood & tile floors. Entertain & watch the games in the fantastic lower level with den, custom bar, office area & 3/4 bath.
PrimeMLS #771990
Oct 13, 2000
Sold
$124,900
$73/sq ft
Aug 1, 2000
Listed
$124,900
$73/sq ft
DESIRABLE SOUTH DOVER RANCH IN GARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT. NICELY LANDSCAPED WITH A FENCED- IN BACKYARD. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM. ALONG WITH CONVENIENT LOCATION, THIS WON`T LAST LONG!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,333 (+8.5%)
$166,000 + $292,600
$458,600
2023
$7,682 (+4.6%)
$166,000 + $244,800
$410,800
2022
$7,343 (+1.6%)
$149,400 + $220,700
$370,100
2021
$7,226 (+3.5%)
$141,100 + $191,900
$333,000
2020
$6,985 (+2.1%)
$124,500 + $156,600
$281,100
2019
$6,844 (+6.9%)
$120,400 + $151,300
$271,700
2018
$6,404 (+4.8%)
$112,100 + $144,900
$257,000
2017
$6,113 (+6.3%)
$95,500 + $140,800
$236,300
2016
$5,752 (+6.6%)
$90,700 + $128,100
$218,800
2015
$5,397 (+8.0%)
$77,800 + $125,000
$202,800
2014
$4,997 (−0.4%)
$73,400 + $118,700
$192,100
2011
$5,016
$83,200 + $116,500
$199,700
Tax history for 153 Back River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,333 (+8.5%)
$166,000 + $292,600
$458,600
2023
$7,682 (+4.6%)
$166,000 + $244,800
$410,800
2022
$7,343 (+1.6%)
$149,400 + $220,700
$370,100
2021
$7,226 (+3.5%)
$141,100 + $191,900
$333,000
2020
$6,985 (+2.1%)
$124,500 + $156,600
$281,100
2019
$6,844 (+6.9%)
$120,400 + $151,300
$271,700
2018
$6,404 (+4.8%)
$112,100 + $144,900
$257,000
2017
$6,113 (+6.3%)
$95,500 + $140,800
$236,300
2016
$5,752 (+6.6%)
$90,700 + $128,100
$218,800
2015
$5,397 (+8.0%)
$77,800 + $125,000
$202,800
2014
$4,997 (−0.4%)
$73,400 + $118,700
$192,100
2011
$5,016
$83,200 + $116,500
$199,700
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Strafford County
APN
46586
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Jul 2, 2025 • Final
Driveway
Repave the existing driveway and add a double car portion near the garage. The entrance will not be widened.
Grading
Jan 30, 2023 • Final
Mechanical - climate control (oil, gas, exhaust, ventilation)
Gas
HVAC
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: 1
Driveway, Parking Spaces 2, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Ceiling Fan, Fireplaces - 1, Laundry Hook-ups
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Water Heater-Gas-LP/Bttle
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Family Room
Level: Basement
Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Level: Basement
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: 1
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: 1
Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1
Room 17 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1700
Deck, Fence - Full, Porch - Covered
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1952
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 192800
Assessment Year: 2013
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Rate: 25.97
Gross Amount Tax: 5007.02
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0067
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Water
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District: Dover
Elementary School: Garrison School
Elementary School: Garrison School
Middle/Jr School: Dover Middle School
School - High: Dover High School
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Other Location Information
Directions: From downtown Dover take Central Avenue South. Take a left onto Back River Road. Property will be on your right before Spruce Lane.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 46586
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Garrison School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Dover Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Dover Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$493,000 – $597,000
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