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196 Watson Rd, Dover, NH 03820 Property Records

Strafford County and Dover City property record for 196 Watson Rd, Dover, NH 03820

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,497 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size1.08 acres (47,045 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$539,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$15,506 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNDOVR M:E0032 B:B L:1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNDOVR M:E0032 B:B L:1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,497 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,017 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2017
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area47,045 sqft (1.08 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address196 WATSON RD
CityDOVER
StateNH
Zip03820-5825
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-40
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract81600

Owner

196 Watson Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2023.

Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address196 WATSON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-5825
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 13, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jan 4, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page4853 / 764
Last Transfer DateNov 29, 2023
Transfer Doc005154-880
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Recording DateDec 13, 2023
Property Address196 WATSON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-5825
Document Number005154-880
Book / Page5154 / 880
Instrument DateNov 29, 2023
Instrument230014669
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address196 WATSON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-5825

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Recording DateJan 4, 2021
Property Address196 WATSON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-5825
Document Number004853-764
Book / Page4853 / 764
Instrument DateJan 4, 2021
Instrument210000094
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address209 GREEN ST, SOMERSWORTH, NH 03878-2107

Mortgage

Document Number004853-766
DateJan 4, 2021
Book Page4853/766
Instrument210000095
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Watson Rd was $15,506, up 8.3% from the year before.

Source: Strafford County and Dover City assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford County
MunicipalityDover City
Unified School DistrictDover School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$15,506.00 (+8.31%)$787,900 (-) Land $186,300 Building $601,600
2024$14,316.00 (+8.83%)$787,900 (+12.01%) Land $186,300 Building $601,600$740,240
2023$13,154.00 (+2.68%)$703,400 (+8.94%) Land $171,200 Building $532,200
2022$12,811.00$645,700 Land $161,200 Building $484,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 196 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMar 2014 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 196 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of New Hampshire
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Breezeline
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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