#5029122, William Somerset, Listing Office: Somerset Group Real Estate

181 Central Ave Dover, NH 03820
Property details
About 181 Central Ave
First Time Offered in Over 50 Years – Grand Victorian Duplex, walking distance to the vibrant Dover downtown. This is a rare chance to own a piece of Dover’s history. This is a historic classic, side-by-side Victorian duplex, lovingly held by the same family for over half a century and now offered to the public for the very first time. Built in 1890 and set on a 4,356 sq ft city lot, this stately 2-unit property offers 3,840 sq. ft. of living space, with 8 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 17 total rooms. From the moment you enter, you’ll appreciate its original Victorian character including gracefully turned staircases, period windows, hand-crafted moldings, and authentic architectural details that speak to its storied past. Each unit provides generous room sizes, tall ceilings, and abundant natural light. The exterior is wood-framed, and the structure retains average condition per city records, but extensive renovation is needed to bring this beauty back to life. Located in Dover’s vibrant core, this property offers walkability to downtown shops, restaurants, the train station, and commuter routes. The property is being sold strictly “as is, as shown.” Buyer to perform all due diligence. Showings to start May 3rd. Whether you’re an investor, contractor, or preservationist, this is a unique opportunity to restore a landmark property.
Highlights
Summary
- Basement: Yes
- Parking: Parking Spaces 2
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $849,000
- Price/SqFt: $221
- Year Built: 1890
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 3,840 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 5038147
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty Portsmouth NH
- Office Phone: (603) 334-1900
- Listing Agent: Paula Viera
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Nearby schools
5
Woodman Park School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•11 Towle Ave
6
Horne Street School
Public District KG-4
1.5 mi
•78 Horne St
7
Garrison School
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•50 Garrison Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,963. The most common annual income of people living in Dover, NH is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 181 Central Ave
The listing price of 181 Central Ave property is $849,000.
The property 181 Central Ave is land located in Dover, New Hampshire, 03820.
Active Listing: 181 Central Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 181 Central Ave are: Woodman Park School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Horne Street School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Garrison School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Dover Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Seacoast Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Oyster River Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Dover High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cocheco Academy for the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Marshwood High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The property 181 Central Ave is 0.1 acres.
The property 181 Central Ave is 3,840 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 181 Central Ave is 1890.
This home is located at 181 Central Ave in Dover, NH and zip code 03820 in the Seacoast neighborhood. This 3,840 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $849,000.
Dover, NH housing market in March 2025 saw over 11 listings sold above listed price, more than 9 sold at listed price and over 5 sold below. In March 2025 in Dover, NH there were 18.2% more homes for sale than in February.