$485,000
SOLD JUN 21, 2017

16 Birchwood Place Dover, NH 03820

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$180 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Wooded Lot
  • Post and Beam
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of September 2023

A Gothic mansion? A bunker? A former 19th century water tank? It's ALL of these and more! Here we have one of the most unique and beautiful homes you'll ever set foot in. Located in South Dover, the 'Round House' is brimming with architectural detail not found in your typical home. Warm brick walls and wide pine floors welcome you into its open concept and spacious living area. Spend time in the library, sit cozied up by one of the many fireplaces, or get into your own kind of trouble in the nightclub-sized dungeon bar. If fitness is your thing there's a professionally equipped workout area in the basement. From the cupola room perched above the massive radial beams to the 'secret' rooms buried deep inside, you'll fall in love with Dover's eccentric round house. Words can't adequately describe this home. If there ever was a 'must see' - this is it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darlene Colwell-Ellis

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover License #042783

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Wolcott

Wolcott Properties LLC License #046484

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,511

Year Built

  • 1865

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-12

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 1
  • 27% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,511

Year Built

1865

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1865

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove - Gas
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
  • Features Interior: Bar, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2700
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2700
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2700

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Masonry, Post and Beam
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Public
  • Features Exterior: Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open, Direct Entry

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas - Natural, Owned, Tank
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Alternative Heat Stove, Hot Air, In Floor, Stove - Gas

Schools

  • School District: Dover School District SAU #11
  • Middle School: Dover Middle School
  • High School: Dover High School

Lot Info

  • Lot: 1
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23958
  • Lot Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Description: City Lot, Level, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: R-12

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 26.61

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2023
Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Tarmey John A and Nye Amanda E
Bought by
Detzler Roger L and Detzler Karey J
Seller's Agent
Matthew Flathers
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Flathers
EXP Realty
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
2.95%
Total Days on Market
60
Views
200
Current Estimated Value
$886,845

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.79%
Original Mortgage
$448,250
Outstanding Balance
$440,621
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$446,224

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2017
Closed on
Jun 22, 2017
Sold by
Brittingham Kevin
Bought by
Tarmey 3Rd John A and Nye Amanda E
Seller's Agent
Darlene Colwell-Ellis
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover
Buyer's Agent
Jim Wolcott
Wolcott Properties LLC
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-11.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.93%
Original Mortgage
$412,087
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2016
Closed on
Apr 15, 2016
Sold by
Twombley Richard P
Bought by
Brittinghma Kevin
Seller's Agent
Darlene Colwell-Ellis
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Colwell-Ellis
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Sold by
Murphy Elinor J
Bought by
Twombly Richard P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,600
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $875,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $485,000 --
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Warranty Deed $277,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $448,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $391,589 FHA
Previous Owner $70,800 Balloon
Previous Owner $412,087 FHA
Previous Owner $221,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Sold $875,000 +3.0% $319 / Sq Ft
07/23/2023 07/23/23 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2023 07/12/23 For Sale $849,900 +75.2% $310 / Sq Ft
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Sold $485,000 -11.8% $180 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2017 03/09/17 For Sale $550,000 +10.0% $204 / Sq Ft
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Sold $500,000 -5.7% $185 / Sq Ft
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2016 02/04/16 For Sale $530,000 -- $196 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,511 $798,600 $133,100 $665,500
2023 $12,088 $646,400 $133,100 $513,300
2022 $11,654 $587,400 $124,300 $463,100
2021 $11,874 $547,200 $142,000 $405,200
2020 $11,786 $474,300 $142,000 $332,300
2019 $11,444 $454,300 $128,700 $325,600
2018 $10,845 $435,200 $119,800 $315,400
2017 $10,679 $412,800 $106,500 $306,300
2016 $10,043 $382,000 $104,700 $277,300
2015 $9,428 $354,300 $91,000 $263,300
2014 $9,215 $354,300 $91,000 $263,300
2011 $8,325 $331,400 $90,800 $240,600
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Darlene Colwell-Ellis
Darlene Colwell-Ellis

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover

(603) 969-6632

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4621158

PrimeMLS

APN: DOVR-017052

New Hampshire Strafford County Dover 03820

16 Birchwood Place, Dover, NH

Homes for Sale in Dover, NH

This home is located at 16 Birchwood Place, Dover, NH 03820 and is currently priced at $485,000, approximately $179 per square foot. This property was built in 1865. 16 Birchwood Place is a home located in Strafford County with nearby schools including Garrison School, Dover Middle School, and Dover Senior High School.

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