Strafford County and Rochester City property record for 259 Old Dover Rd, Rochester, NH 03867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 7 acres (304,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,989 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37274 |
| Primary APN | 37274 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,424 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 304,920 sqft (7 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 259 OLD DOVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03867-4507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCHESTER CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 84100 |
259 Old Dover Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2006.
Source: Strafford County and Rochester City records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 OLD DOVER RD, ROCHESTER, NH 03867-4507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3380 / 379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Old Dover Rd was $6,989, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Strafford County and Rochester City assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford County |
| Municipality | Rochester City |
| Unified School District | Rochester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,989.00 (+3.04%) | $456,800 (-) Land $153,700 Building $303,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,783.00 (+5.11%) | $456,800 (+82.21%) Land $153,700 Building $303,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,453.00 (+1.81%) | $250,700 (-) Land $70,200 Building $180,500 | $329,935 |
| 2022 | $6,338.00 | $250,700 Land $70,200 Building $180,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Old Dover Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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 risk around 259 Old Dover 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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