38 Nelson St, Dover, NH 03820 Property Records

Strafford County and Dover City property record for 38 Nelson St, Dover, NH 03820

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,010 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$369,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$13,276 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Line of Credit
Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNDOVR M:09006 B:L

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNDOVR M:09006 B:L

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,010 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area672 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Parking Spaces8 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address38 NELSON ST
CityDOVER
StateNH
Zip03820-3736
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRM-U
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1032
Census Tract81300

Owner

Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of June 9, 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 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address38 NELSON ST, DOVER, NH 03820-3736
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 21, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NBH BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Nov 4, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
BANK OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Nov 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 8, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 30, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202122420
Deed Book / Page4974 / 959
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Recording DateMay 21, 2026
Property Address38 NELSON ST, DOVER, NH 03820-3736
Document Number005356-498
Book / Page5356 / 498
Instrument DateApr 17, 2026
Instrument20266561
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 NELSON ST, DOVER, NH 03820-3736

Mortgage

Document Number0000006561,
DateMay 21, 2026
Book Page5356/498
Instrument20266561
Lender
NameNBH BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.22%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
Max Rate-1%

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Recording DateNov 4, 2021
Property Address38 NELSON ST, DOVER, NH 03820-3736
Document Number004974-959
Book / Page4974 / 959
Instrument DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument210022420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address10 SACKVILLE ST # 1, 1, BOSTON, MA 02129-1923

Mortgage

Document Number0210022421
DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument210022421
Lender
NameBANK OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Recording DateNov 27, 2018
Property Address38 NELSON ST, DOVER, NH 03820-3736
Document Number0046190297
Book / Page004619 / 000297
Instrument DateNov 27, 2018
Instrument17063
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,470.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address304 LYNN ST MALDEN MASSACHUSETTS MA 02148, MASSACHUSETTS, MA 02148
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Recording DateMay 8, 2018
Property Address38 NELSON ST, DOVER, NH 03820-3736
Document Number0045660391
Book / Page004566 / 000391
Instrument DateMay 3, 2018
Instrument5768
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$53.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address304 LYNN ST MALDEN MA 021486122, MALDEN, MA 02148-6122

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$13,276.00 (+8.31%)$674,600 (-) Land $178,900 Building $495,700
2024$12,257.00 (+6.77%)$674,600 (+9.89%) Land $178,900 Building $495,700
2023$11,480.00 (+8.24%)$613,900 (+14.83%) Land $178,900 Building $435,000
2022$10,606.00$534,600 Land $144,000 Building $390,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1988)
Most Recent ClaimJun 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.

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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOVER WATER DEPT
serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NH0651010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 412 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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