BEING SOLD “AS IS.” Rare opportunity to own a legal duplex consisting of two separate but attached Cape-style single-family homes with excellent investment and redevelopment potential. #53 (Built 1984) 1696sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, FHW Natural Gas Boiler just fully serviced and cleaned. Full unfinished basement, Currently partially occupied (two tenants renting second-floor bedrooms), First floor is vacant. #55 (Built 1940) 572sf, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, New FHA Natural Gas Furnace, Full unfinished basement, Significant structural foundation damage, One tenant-occupied. A full home inspection has been completed and will be provided in full to serious buyers. IMPORTANT: Due to the compromised foundation of #55, this property is not financeable through conventional, FHA, VA, or USDA loans. Sale must be cash or rehab financing only. With its legal duplex status, the possibilities are extensive: Renovate #55 and maximize rental income - Remove and rebuild #55 - Replace #55 with a 2-car attached garage and apartment above - Convert back to a single-family home with or without garage expansion. Interior showings require 24-hour notice. Please note that interior access to #55 will be granted to serious, qualified buyers only. Photos of tenant-occupied areas are not publicly available. Located in a wonderful neighborhood close to the high school (only a half mile away), middle school, Route 16 (Spaulding Turnpike), and downtown, this property offers strong upside potential at an attractive price point. PLEASE NOTE: No offers will be accepted until Wednesday March 5th at 6pm, when seller will review any and all offers up to that date and time.
Active under contract
Listed by: TEAM KELLEY REAL ESTATE
$499,000
53-55 Cataract Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
3beds
1,696sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.44 Acres Lot
$497,700 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 37 days |
- 1,948 |
- 33 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 06:41am
Listed by:
Anna M Kelley,
TEAM KELLEY REAL ESTATE 603-765-5712
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5077537
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Domestic Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,528
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,696
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Paved
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1.75
- Exterior features: Shed
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 190
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Near Shopping, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: DOVRM14006BL
- Zoning description: R-12 Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Gas On-Site, Multi Phone Lines, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $578,600
- Annual tax amount: $11,387
- Date on market: 2/25/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$497,700
$473,000 - $523,000
$3,039/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000$294/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,513 +19.9% | $578,600 +23.4% |
| 2023 | $8,770 +1.2% | $469,000 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $8,662 -1.2% | $436,600 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $8,767 +2.3% | $404,000 +17.2% |
| 2020 | $8,568 +3.6% | $344,800 +5% |
| 2019 | $8,270 +4.1% | $328,300 +3% |
| 2018 | $7,944 +0.2% | $318,800 +4% |
| 2017 | $7,927 +25.6% | $306,400 +27.6% |
| 2016 | $6,312 +4.8% | $240,100 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $6,025 +1.2% | $226,400 -4.5% |
| 2011 | $5,953 +5.8% | $237,000 |
| 2010 | $5,629 +4.1% | $237,000 -7.5% |
| 2008 | $5,408 | $256,300 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,288/mo
Principal & interest
$2573
Property taxes
$715
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03820
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Dover Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- NADover Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Woodman Park SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garrison School
- Middle: Dover Middle School
- High: Dover High School
- District: Dover
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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