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$308,752$308 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Jan 26, 2024

38 BACK RIVER RD

DOVER, NH 03820
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,001 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$309K
$280K low$337K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Jan 26, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$19,477
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$15,582
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.84%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$289,275
HARBORONE MORTGAGE · P · recorded Jan 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,445 (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.$327,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$187,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,820

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.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Dover Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Dover High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Garrison Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

38 Back River Rd 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 less than 90% of homes in Dover 03820
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Dover 03820
  • Among the smallest lots in Dover 03820
  • Older than 86% of homes in Strafford County

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
$196K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 10% 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$308,752
CheaperTypical $494,814Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$308
CheaperTypical $311Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,669 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 38 Back River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 03820Strafford County
Estimated valuepricier than$308,75210% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30848% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,001 ft²13% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192018% of homes14% of homes

About 38 Back River Rd

How much is 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH is $308,752 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $280,158 to $337,347. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH last sell?

38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH last sold on Jan 26, 2024 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH?

38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,001 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH built?

38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH?

38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH is assigned to Dover Middle School (middle), rated B-; Dover High School (high); Garrison Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Dover School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH compare to other homes in Dover 03820?

Among the 9,553 homes in Dover 03820, it is worth more than 10% of them ($308,752 against a typical $494,814), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($308 against a typical $311), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,001 ft² against a typical 1,669 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1920 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Strafford County, it is worth more than 11% 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 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Back River Rd, Dover, NH was $6,445. The county assessed it at $327,500.

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