Strafford County and Dover City property record for 20 Leighton Rd, Dover, NH 03820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,172 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $26,141 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DOVR M:08017 B:L |
| Primary APN | DOVR M:08017 B:L |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,172 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 LEIGHTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOVER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03820-4620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 81200 |
20 Leighton Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2013.
Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of April 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 LEIGHTON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-4620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4177 / 477 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Property Address | 20 LEIGHTON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-4620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | SKM TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 005293-237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 5293/237 |
| Instrument | 250011372 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Leighton Rd was $26,141, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Strafford County and Dover City assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Dover School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,141.00 (+8.31%) | $1,328,300 (-) Land $509,700 Building $818,600 | |
| 2024 | $24,135.00 (+15.66%) | $1,328,300 (+19.03%) Land $509,700 Building $818,600 | $1,348,335 |
| 2023 | $20,867.00 (+3.13%) | $1,115,900 (+9.42%) Land $422,300 Building $693,600 | |
| 2022 | $20,233.00 | $1,019,800 Land $387,300 Building $632,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Leighton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 20 Leighton Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 99% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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