#5041355, Annie Sanders, Listing office: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

79 Silver St Dover, NH 03820
Property details
About 79 Silver St
Nestled in the heart of Dover, the historic Ezra Green Homestead is one of the most architecturally significant and historically rich homes in the city! Set on a spacious half-acre corner lot at Silver & Belknap Streets, this fully fenced property boasts beautiful greenery, manicured boxwoods, mature maples, and elegant bluestone walkways. Step inside to discover timeless features, including stunning wide pine floors, a grand central staircase, intricate crown moldings and millwork. Original Indian shutters adorn the windows, and the home is bathed in natural light. On the west side, a charming wood-paneled sunroom provides a serene retreat, office or home gym. The formal dining room leads directly to a covered porch on the east side—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an afternoon tea. The home also features a wood-burning fireplace in both the living room and den, while the kitchen offers a convenient morning staircase leading to the second level. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a small reading nook on the second floor, with two additional bedrooms on the home’s third floor. The Green’s raised 13 children here between 1780 and 1847! This home is within walking distance of downtown Dover, with easy access to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, Henry Law Park, and a variety of local shops and restaurants. The Amtrak train station is a quick 10-minute walk, and Portsmouth is just 10 minutes by car. Schedule your appointment to view today!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, On-Site, Paved, Detached
- Heating: Oil, Steam
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $324
- Annual Tax Amount: $13,812
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Exit 8E off the Spaulding Turnpike towards downtown Dover. Home on left at the corner of Silver & Belknap
- Year Built: 1780
- Living Area: 3,851 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.54 Acres
- MLS Number: 5044021
- Office Name: Duston Leddy Real Estate
- Office Phone: (603) 365-5848
- Listing Agent: Jamieson Duston
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 05, 2023 | Home Sold | $850,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $738,600 | $13,812 |
2022 | $667,100 | $13,235 |
2021 | $576,800 | $12,517 |
2020 | $473,600 | $11,769 |
2019 | $458,000 | $11,537 |
2018 | $443,800 | $11,059 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Woodman Park School
Public District PK-4
0.4 mi
•11 Towle Ave
6
Horne Street School
Public District KG-4
1.4 mi
•78 Horne St
7
Garrison School
Public District KG-4
1.9 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 $36,639. Most Dover, NH residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 79 Silver St
The listing price of 79 Silver St property is $1,250,000.
The property 79 Silver St is a house located in Dover, New Hampshire, 03820.
Active Listing: 79 Silver St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 79 Silver St 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), Oyster River High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $13,812 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 5, 2023 for $850,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 79 Silver St has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 79 Silver St is 3,851 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 79 Silver St is 1780.
This home is located at 79 Silver St in Dover, NH and zip code 03820 in the Seacoast neighborhood. This 3,851 square foot home, which was built in 1780, sits on a 0.54 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.
The number of listings in Dover, NH increased by 93.1% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 47 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $694,450 during the same period.