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$608,074$316 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

261 WASHINGTON ST

DOVER, NH 03820
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,924 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$608K
$546K low$671K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,535 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$535,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$176,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$799,520

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountySTRAFFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Woodman Park Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Dover Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Dover High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Dover School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03820These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,546
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,143 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,826
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,547
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

261 Washington St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 70% of homes in Strafford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Strafford County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Dover 03820

What homes are worth in Dover 03820

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$205K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Dover 03820.

How it measures up in Dover 03820

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dover 03820.

Estimated value$608,074
CheaperTypical $537,146Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$316
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,682 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 261 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 03820Strafford County
Estimated valuepricier than$608,07462% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31636% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,924 ft²61% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac36% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than18603% of homes4% of homes

About 261 Washington St

How much is 261 Washington St, Dover, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Washington St, Dover, NH is $608,074 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $545,633 to $670,515. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Washington St, Dover, NH last sell?

261 Washington St, Dover, NH last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Washington St, Dover, NH?

261 Washington St, Dover, NH has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,924 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 261 Washington St, Dover, NH built?

261 Washington St, Dover, NH was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Washington St, Dover, NH?

261 Washington St, Dover, NH is assigned to Woodman Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Dover Middle School (middle), rated B-; Dover High School (high). All sit in Dover School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Washington St, Dover, NH compare to other homes in Dover 03820?

Among the 9,553 homes in Dover 03820, it is worth more than 62% of them ($608,074 against a typical $537,146), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($316 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,924 ft² against a typical 1,682 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1860 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Strafford County, it is worth more than 70% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Washington St, Dover, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Washington St, Dover, NH was $10,535. The county assessed it at $535,300.

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