$463,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

185 Locust St Dover, NH 03820

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$357 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Dining Room
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Walk to Downtown Dover from this Classic New Englander!

Live in the heart of it all! Just a short stroll to Dover’s vibrant downtown, this charming New Englander offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and community. Enjoy walkable access to local coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, the public library, and seasonal events—all while tucked into a quiet, sought-after neighborhood with quick access to Route 16.
Step inside through double front doors into a hardwood-floored foyer that leads to a welcoming dining room, perfect for hosting. The main level also features a spacious living room and an updated eat-in kitchen, providing comfort and functionality.

Upstairs, you’ll find three bright and well-sized bedrooms, ideal for restful retreats. Outside, unwind in your private fenced-in yard featuring a two-level deck and a standout highlight—the original garden shed, creatively transformed into a cozy at-home bar for entertaining!
Extras include a walk-up attic and basement for added storage and two off-street parking spaces. Just under a mile to Woodman Park School, Dover Middle, and High Schools, this location offers both family-friendly living and unmatched walkability.

Your downtown Dover lifestyle starts here—schedule your showing today!
Open House Friday, July 25th 4PM to 6PM and Saturday, July 26th 11AM to 1PM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Ashworth

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty License #075807 Listed on: 07/23/2025

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Co-Listed By

Barbara Marzoli

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty License #067217

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Lafond

Russell Associates Inc. License #011808

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,306

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned HR

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 60
  • Assessor Parcel Number 12

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,306

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From Route 16, Take Exit 7 RT-108/Dover/Durham, Turn left onto Central Ave (RT-108), Turn sharp right onto Locust St.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • ResoLotFeatures: City Lot, Landscaped, Level
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 3171-0
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1296.0
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room_2_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_4_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_6_Type: Living Room
  • Room_7_Type: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Easements: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Oil, Electric, Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: No
  • Zoning: HR
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7306.0
  • Tax Block: 60
  • Tax Lot: 00
  • Tax Map Number: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2020
Closed on
Jan 15, 2021
Sold by
Viscino Mark L and Viscino Barbara M
Bought by
Oconnell Thomas C and Brooks Haley C
Seller's Agent
Scott Rafferty
Open Concepts Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Lagasse
Portside Real Estate Group
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
6.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$282,423
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$144,963
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $350,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $10,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $463,000 +8.9% $357 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $425,000 +21.4% $328 / Sq Ft
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Sold $350,000 +6.4% $270 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2020 11/12/20 For Sale $329,000 -- $254 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,306 $402,100 $163,600 $238,500
2023 $6,541 $349,800 $140,300 $209,500
2022 $6,377 $321,400 $132,500 $188,900
2021 $6,438 $296,700 $132,500 $164,200
2020 $6,140 $247,100 $120,800 $126,300
2019 $5,862 $232,700 $109,100 $123,600
2018 $5,443 $218,400 $97,400 $121,000
2017 $4,952 $191,400 $74,000 $117,400
2016 $4,656 $177,100 $65,900 $111,200
2015 $4,534 $170,400 $61,800 $108,600
2014 $4,432 $170,400 $61,800 $108,600
2011 $4,532 $180,400 $80,300 $100,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5052896

PrimeMLS

APN: DOVR-012060