$849,000

181 Central Ave Dover, NH 03820

3,840 sqft
0.10 acres
$221 / sqft
Land

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

Home typeOther
StatusActive
Size3,840 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingParking Spaces 2
MLS #5038147

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.

All data from GreatSchools

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.

How much money do the neighbors make?

44%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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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.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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