$595,000

42 Forest St Dover, NH 03820

1,992 sqft
0.09 acres
$299 / sqft
Land

Property details

About 42 Forest St

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Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
Size1,992 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1890
MLS #5039129

Summary

  • Basement: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $595,000
  • Price/SqFt: $298
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,841
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,992 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
  • MLS Number: 5039129
  • Office Name: Admiral Property LLC
  • Office Phone: (603) 833-7787
  • Office Email: kendall@admiralproperty.co
  • Listing Agent: John Urdahl

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 14, 2010
Home Sold
$22,827
Sep 11, 2003
Home Sold
$235,000
Aug 02, 2002
Home Sold
$199,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$419,300$7,841
2022$392,300$7,783
2021$350,800$7,612
2020$291,800$7,251
2019$267,900$6,748
2018$269,400$6,713

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Horne Street School

Public District KG-4

0.9 mi

78 Horne St

5

Woodman Park School

Public District PK-4

1.3 mi

11 Towle Ave

7

Garrison School

Public District KG-4

2.6 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 $58,673. Typical income of Dover, NH residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

64%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • QdobaQdoba
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • PontiacPontiac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 42 Forest St

The listing price of 42 Forest St property is $595,000.

The property 42 Forest St is land located in Dover, New Hampshire, 03820.

Active Listing: 42 Forest St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 42 Forest St are: Horne Street School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Woodman Park School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Garrison School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Dover Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Seacoast Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Somersworth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cocheco Academy for the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Dover High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Marshwood High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,841 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 14, 2010 for $22,827 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 42 Forest St is 0.09 acres.

The property 42 Forest St is 1,992 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 42 Forest St is 1890.

This home is located at 42 Forest St in Dover, NH and zip code 03820 in the Seacoast neighborhood. This 1,992 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $595,000.

While more than 15 listings in Dover, NH in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 7 listings sold at asking price, and more than 7 were sold below. In April 2025 in Dover, NH there were 2.2% less homes for sale than in March.

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

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