Listed by Alicia Goodwin • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty. Bought with KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty.
Off Market Jan 2024 for $659K
$825,773
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,640
sq ft
78 Watson Rd, Dover, NH 03820
About this home
Welcome to 78 Watson Rd, Dover, NH - where rustic charm meets modern luxury on 9.10 acres of wooded bliss with 50' of waterfront on the Cocheco River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log cabin ranch, sprawling across 1640sf, invites you into a world of comfort and custom craftsmanship. As you step inside, be greeted by the warmth a wood stove and beautiful slate flooring throughout the open-concept living space adorned with wood interior walls and a vaulted ceiling and skylights, creating an inviting lodge-like atmosphere for gatherings. The heart of the home, a custom kitchen, boasts gorgeous granite countertops, complemented by a kitchen island featuring a convenient prep sink - a perfect setup for culinary enthusiasts. An en-suite bedroom offers a large walk-in closet and a custom bath. The 2 additional bedrooms share a tastefully finished full bathroom. Venture downstairs to discover the 1600sf of unfinished basement, with private daylight walk-out access, awaiting your personal touch for expanded living space or a recreation haven. The exterior of this property is as enchanting as the interior, featuring a spacious 2-car garage and a large back deck overlooking the picturesque surroundings. A secondary kitchen with attached screen porch, adds an ideal space for entertaining guests. Strategically located close to downtown, shopping, Routes 9, 108 and 16 as well as the Community Trail and all recreational opportunities living on the Cocheco River has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
9.1 acresLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alicia Goodwin• KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Bought with Tanya Cattabriga• KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
*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
9.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,640
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Strafford County
APN
909696
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Oct 23, 2025 • Final
Minor building - alteration and/or addition
Repair a sagging floor by jacking it to level and replacing the existing carrying beam with new laminated veneer lumber. Install plates at each lally column in the basement. Remove an interior load-bearing wall on the first floor and replace it with a beam to enlarge the kitchen, including the demolition and installation of cabinets and floor finishes.
Addition
Remodel
Mar 7, 2025 • Final
Electrical wiring
Install a generator located near the screened-in porch with the exhaust directed toward the back yard.
Electrical
Generator
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.
Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher - Energy Star, Dryer - Energy Star, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator-Energy Star, Washer - Energy Star, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
Stove-Wood, Generator - Portable
Room 1 Information
Living Room
Living Room
Dimensions: 23'3" x 13'1"
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Eat-In Kitchen
Dimensions: 19'8" x 13'8"
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Dimensions: 7'5" x 14'3"
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 14'2" x 12'4"
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 15'11" x 10'4"
Level: 1
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12'10" x 10'4"
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1640
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 1640
Deck, Porch - Screened
Construction: Log Home
Foundation: Wood
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Driveway
Gravel, Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: D0
Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, River Frontage, Rolling, Sloping, Waterfront, Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Cocheco River
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 2005
Water View: No
Water View: N
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name: Cocheco River
Water Body Access: Yes
Directly Adjoining
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Gross Amount Tax: 11999.23
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 468
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Water, Radiant Floor
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle
Sewer Information
Private
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Private
Water Restrictions: Unknown
Water Frontage Length: 50
Other Utilities Information
Cable - Available, Gas - LP/Bottle
Location
School Information
School District: Dover School District SAU #11
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Continue on Portland Ave to Third St.. Turn left onto Third St.. Turn right onto Chestnut St. Turn left onto 4th St.. Turn right onto Washington St.. Continue onto Tolend Rd.. Turn right onto Watson Rd.. Property on Left. Sign on Property.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 909696
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
River
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Septic Design, Tax Map
Around this home
Schools
Woodman Park School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
Dover Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
Dover Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Dover, NH • 03820
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$785,000 – $950,000
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