Strafford County and Dover City property record for 20 Samuel Hanson Ave, Dover, NH 03820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,886 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DOVR M:21020 B:L |
| Primary APN | DOVR M:21020 B:L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 794 sqft |
| Basement Area | 794 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 SAMUEL HANSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOVER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03820-4160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12 |
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 81300 |
20 Samuel Hanson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SAMUEL HANSON AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-4160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI RADIUS FIN'L |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202213997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5064 / 812 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 SAMUEL HANSON AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-4160 |
| Document Number | 005064-812 |
| Book / Page | 5064 / 812 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220013997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 24 MOUNT VERNON ST # A, A, DOVER, NH 03820-3031 |
| Document Number | 0220013998 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220013998 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 SAMUEL HANSON AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-4160 |
| Document Number | 0048390482 |
| Book / Page | 004839 / 000482 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,580.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 RICHARDS AVE #A PORTSMOUTH NH 038015239, A, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-5239 |
| Document Number | 48390484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 004839/000484 |
| Instrument | 21140 |
| Name | RADIUS FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | NORWELL, MA 02061 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Samuel Hanson Ave was $8,886, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Strafford County and Dover City assessment roll, as of July 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 | $8,886.00 (+8.31%) | $451,500 (-) Land $159,200 Building $292,300 | |
| 2024 | $8,204.00 (+0.37%) | $451,500 (+3.29%) Land $159,200 Building $292,300 | $616,930 |
| 2023 | $8,174.00 (+3.08%) | $437,100 (+9.36%) Land $167,600 Building $269,500 | |
| 2022 | $7,930.00 | $399,700 Land $159,200 Building $240,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Samuel Hanson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 Samuel Hanson Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 52% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOVER WATER DEPT serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NH0651010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 251 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 |
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