Strafford County and Dover City property record for 256 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $22,216 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Refinance Jun 2023 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DOVR M:09111 B:L |
| Primary APN | DOVR M:09111 B:L |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 256 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOVER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03820-4131 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD-G |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:DOVER |
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 81300 |
Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of January 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 MAIN ST, NEWMARKET, NH 03857-1624 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GRANITE STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EASTERN BANK |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EASTERN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Property Address | 256 CENTRAL AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-4131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 005117-305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5117/305 |
| Instrument | 230006788 |
| Name | GRANITE STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Property Address | 256 CENTRAL AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-4131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 005117-245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5117/245 |
| Instrument | 230006784 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Property Address | 256 CENTRAL AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-4131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 005117-275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5117/275 |
| Instrument | 230006786 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Strafford County and Dover City assessment roll, as of April 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Dover School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,216.00 (+35.85%) | $1,222,700 (+39.82%) Land $345,100 Building $877,600 |
| 2023 | $16,353.00 (+23.8%) | $874,500 (+31.35%) Land $345,100 Building $529,400 |
| 2022 | $13,209.00 | $665,800 Land $276,100 Building $389,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1988) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1988 · other causes |
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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 412 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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