Rare opportunity to own an exceptional 18th-century New England home with an attached carriage house and separate three-story barn, offering historic character, thoughtful updates, and exceptional versatility. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and has been carefully enhanced over the years while retaining its original charm and architectural details. The first floor features a slate mudroom with radiant heat, full bath with laundry, and a beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, custom cabinetry, soapstone countertops, pantry, and sunny eat-in area. A dedicated home management center provides additional custom storage and workspace. Formal living and dining rooms and wood floors throughout complete the main level. The second floor offers two bedrooms with antique pine floors plus a private bedroom suite with sitting area, ¾ bath, and walk-in closet. The third floor is dedicated to the spacious primary suite with cathedral ceiling, two walk-in closets, den/office with gas stove, and generous bath with separate tub and shower. The attached two-story carriage house provides an additional 2 bedroom and 1-bathroom rental unit with its own separate utilities! It includes kitchen, dining and living areas, first floor bedroom, office, full bath with laundry, a four-season sunroom, and private patio. The second floor offers a second bedroom, rec room or studio. This unit is currently leased for $2,535 per month, which covers all taxes, insurance and utility costs! A separate three-story barn adds even more versatility with garage space for vehicles, plus two upper levels ideal for a workshop, crafts, storage, or potential living space. This coveted South Dover location is just minutes to Garrison Elementary, Dover Middle & High schools. The community trail head is a short walk from the property, and a 1.5 mile walk or bike ride brings you into downtown Dover! Pease Tradeport and downtown Portsmouth are a quick 10-minute drive!
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Listed by: Duston Leddy Real Estate • Jamieson Duston
$997,900
46 BACK RIVER Road, Dover, NH 03820
6beds
4,556sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,004,500 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Jamieson Duston,
Duston Leddy Real Estate Cell:603-365-5848
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5111811
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Electric, Zoned, Radiant, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Mini Split
Features
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,378
- Total interior livable area: 4,556 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,556
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+, Barn, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 3
- Stories: 3
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 225
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: DOVRMI0006BCL
- Zoning description: R-12
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shake Siding, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Brick, Fieldstone
- Roof: Membrane,Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $912,100
- Annual tax amount: $17,950
- Date on market: 9/28/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,004,500
$914,000 - $1.11M
$2,522/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2026 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500+4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 10/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/25/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,400-31.4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/29/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 4/7/2021 | Sold | $625,000+15%$137/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/24/2020 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 10/2/2019 | Sold | $543,500-4.6%$119/sqft |
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| 5/6/2019 | Price change | $569,900-1.7%$125/sqft |
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| 3/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $579,900+23.4%$127/sqft |
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| 5/24/2017 | Sold | $469,900+487.4%$103/sqft |
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| 4/13/2017 | Sold | $80,000-83%$18/sqft |
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| 3/20/2017 | Pending sale | $469,900$103/sqft |
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| 3/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $469,900-10.5%$103/sqft |
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| 11/30/2016 | Listing removed | $525,000$115/sqft |
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| 9/16/2016 | Price change | $525,000-6.2%$115/sqft |
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| 7/27/2016 | Price change | $559,900-2.6%$123/sqft |
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| 5/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $575,000+259.4%$126/sqft |
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| 12/24/2015 | Sold | $160,000+26.5%$35/sqft |
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| 12/3/1996 | Sold | $126,500-6.3%$28/sqft |
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| 3/22/1996 | Sold | $135,000$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,573 +11.6% | $912,100 +14.8% |
| 2023 | $14,853 +0.9% | $794,300 +7% |
| 2022 | $14,725 +6.3% | $742,200 +16.3% |
| 2021 | $13,849 +1.9% | $638,200 +16.7% |
| 2020 | $13,590 +10.6% | $546,900 +12.2% |
| 2019 | $12,283 +6.1% | $487,600 +5% |
| 2018 | $11,578 +2.2% | $464,600 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $11,326 +4.8% | $437,800 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $10,803 -10.6% | $410,900 -9.6% |
| 2015 | $12,089 +18.6% | $454,300 +12% |
| 2011 | $10,191 +9.8% | $405,700 +3.8% |
| 2010 | $9,279 +10.5% | $390,700 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $8,394 | $397,800 |
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Neighborhood: 03820
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garrison School
- Middle: Dover Middle School
- High: Dover High School
- District: Dover
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