$400,000
SOLD MAR 28, 2025

2 Essex St Dover, NH 03820

2 Beds
1 Bath
832 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$481 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Hancock Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming 2-Bedroom Home Near Downtown – Move-In Ready! Discover this inviting 5-room, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located just on the outskirts of downtown! Featuring hardwood and tile flooring throughout, this home offers both style and easy maintenance. Enjoy year-round comfort with recently added central air, and all appliances—including a washer and dryer—are included for your convenience. Step into the cozy living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and a large bay window that fills the space with natural light. The spacious mudroom provides easy access to the attached 1-car garage, perfect for keeping things organized. Looking for extra space? The full basement offers plenty of potential for expansion. Outdoors, you’ll find a fully fenced backyard with a deck, gazebo, and shed, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of being close to downtown, where you can explore fantastic restaurants, shopping, and public transportation options. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Showings start at the open house on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 10am-12:30 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Kingston

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Exeter License #050656 Listed on: 01/27/2025

KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Exeter

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirstin Lang

RE/MAX Innovative Bayside License #075027

RE/MAX Innovative Bayside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,582

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Residential RM-U

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Blinds
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Schools

  • Dover Middle School
  • Dover High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block B / 68
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,582

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Display On Internet: Internet - Cable
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoLotFeatures: Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Shopping, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad, Near School(s)
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 832.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Blinds, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Natural Light, Storage - Indoor, Laundry - Basement
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_2_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_4_Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bath - Full
  • Room_7_Type: Laundry Room
  • SqFt_Apx_Total_Finished: 832
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Above_Grade: 0
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Below_Grade: 832
  • SqFt_Apx_Total: 1664
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence - Full, Garden, Gazebo, Shed, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle - Fiberglass
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Open, Driveway, Paved, Attached

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • High School: Dover High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dover Middle School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Residential RM-U
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7582.0
  • Tax Block: 68
  • Tax Lot: B
  • Tax Map Number: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Walsh Erin and Nutter Debra A
Bought by
Hugunin Daniel
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kingston
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Exeter
Buyer's Agent
Kirstin Lang
RE/MAX Innovative Bayside
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.88%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$402,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,858
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.89%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Outstanding Balance
$164,861
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$237,997

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2016
Closed on
Mar 28, 2016
Sold by
Southeast Realty Group
Bought by
Nutter Richard F and Nutter Debra A
Seller's Agent
Helen Maldini
Kathy Walsh Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lois Flynn
The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$239,500
Sold Price
$239,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2013
Closed on
Oct 28, 2014
Sold by
Vargas Marisol P and Perez Santos M
Bought by
Southeast Realty Group
Seller's Agent
Darlene Colwell-Ellis
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Dover
Buyer's Agent
Helen Maldini
Kathy Walsh Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$178,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-12.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2001
Sold by
Stiles Lucienne R
Bought by
Vargas Marisol P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,493
Interest Rate
7.69%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $400,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $239,533 --
Warranty Deed $239,533 --
Warranty Deed $155,000 --
Warranty Deed $155,000 --
Warranty Deed $88,900 --
Warranty Deed $88,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $165,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $165,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $110,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $87,493 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold $400,000 -5.9% $481 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Sale $425,000 +77.5% $511 / Sq Ft
03/30/2016 03/30/16 Sold $239,500 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2016 01/11/16 For Sale $239,500 +54.5% $187 / Sq Ft
10/27/2014 10/27/14 Sold $155,000 -12.9% $141 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2013 11/15/13 For Sale $178,000 -- $162 / 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 $7,582 $417,300 $176,400 $240,900
2023 $6,622 $354,100 $152,300 $201,800
2022 $6,470 $326,100 $144,300 $181,800
2021 $6,386 $294,300 $136,300 $158,000
2020 $5,994 $241,200 $112,300 $128,900
2019 $5,708 $226,600 $100,200 $126,400
2018 $5,724 $229,700 $108,200 $121,500
2017 $5,440 $210,300 $92,200 $118,100
2016 $5,035 $191,500 $84,100 $107,400
2015 $4,891 $183,800 $79,900 $103,900
2014 $4,781 $183,800 $79,900 $103,900
2011 $4,481 $178,400 $74,900 $103,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5027723

PrimeMLS

APN: DOVR-024068-B000000