Listed by Duston Leddy Real Estate · Jamieson Duston · Cell: 603-365-5848
Single Family Residence · Dover, NH
79 SILVER Street, Dover, NH
$999,990
$1,187,000 · changed Jun 27, 2026
Est. $5,056/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 3,851
- Built
- 1780
- MLS®
- #5080307
Property Description
Set in Dover, New Hampshire, 79 SILVER Street is a single-family home built in 1780, now offered at $999,990. The layout delivers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,851 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.54-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and roughly $260 per square foot. Browse the gallery and specs below; if it fits, we can have you through the door quickly.
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. Flexible zoning allows a multitude of uses and potential for further development. Schedule your appointment to view today!
Location Highlights
79 SILVER Street is a single family residence in Dover, New Hampshire, listed at $999,990. That works out to about $260 per square foot, for a home built in 1780. It has been on the market for 8 months.
At this latitude, Dover averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 3,851
- Price / SqFt
- $259.67
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1780
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Town
- Dover, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 225
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Strafford
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1780
- Zoning
- CBD-M
Interior Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walk-up
- Basement Description
- Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Oil, Steam
- Rooms - Total
- 10
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 3,851
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 3,851
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 5,842
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $15,972
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Covenants
- No
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- 2.5
- Surveyed
- No
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- White
- Driveway
- Paved
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar, Granite, Stone
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- City Lot, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Trail/Near Trail
- Lot - Acres
- 0.54
- Lot - SqFt
- 23,522
- Parking
- Detached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Storage Above
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 285
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable, Gas at Street, Phone Connected
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5080307; Listed by Duston Leddy Real Estate · Jamieson Duston · Cell: 603-365-5848
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $17,000
- 2023
- $16,575
- 2022
- $16,150
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Dover
- 141
- Average list price
- $788,450
- Price range
- $360,000 – $2,600,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,681/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $5,056
- Property Tax
- $1,417
- Home Insurance
- $208
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
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Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 79 SILVER Street, Dover, NH
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Questions About This Listing
How big is 79 SILVER Street?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 full and 1 half) in 3,851 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 79 SILVER Street?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH is listed for $999,990 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $260 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on March 23, 2026.
Who is the listing agent for 79 SILVER Street?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH is listed by Jamieson Duston of Duston Leddy Real Estate (603-610-8285).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What kind of property is 79 SILVER Street?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH is a single-family home built in 1780.
The MLS lists its style as Colonial, with 2.5 stories.
Where is 79 SILVER Street located?
79 SILVER Street is in Dover, New Hampshire 03820, in Strafford County.
Location notes from the MLS: sidewalks and trail/near trail.
How much land comes with 79 SILVER Street?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH sits on 0.54 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as city lot, corner lot, landscaped and level.
It has 285 feet of road frontage (paved).
Zoning: CBD-M.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
How much are the property taxes on 79 SILVER Street?
Annual property taxes on 79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH are $15,972 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Dover assessing office.
How is 79 SILVER Street heated?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH is heated by oil and steam, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
Does 79 SILVER Street have town water and sewer?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: 200+ amp service and circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable, gas at street and phone connected.
Is there a basement at 79 SILVER Street?
Yes. 79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH has a basement with walk-up access.
The MLS describes it as concrete floor, daylight, full, exterior entry and interior stairs.
Does 79 SILVER Street have a garage?
79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH has a 2-car garage and a paved driveway.
Parking details: detached, driveway, garage, paved and storage above.
Is 79 SILVER Street still available?
Yes. 79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5080307).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
How does the price of 79 SILVER Street compare with other Dover listings?
At $999,990, 79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH is priced above the $749,900 median asking price of the 56 single-family homes for sale in Dover on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How do I schedule a showing of 79 SILVER Street?
To see 79 SILVER Street in Dover, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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