538 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820 Property Records

Strafford County and Dover City property record for 538 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Detailsbuilt 2009
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$500,000 (May 2008)
Tax Bill$42,623 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNDOVR M:05011 B:L

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNDOVR M:05011 B:L
Alternative APN
  • DOVR M:5011 B:L

Interior

Units9 Units

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2009
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel NumberDOVR M:05011 B: L:
Street Address538 CENTRAL AVE
CityDOVER
StateNH
Zip03820-3429
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeCBD-G
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract81500

Owner

538 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2008.

Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address340 CENTRAL AVE, 202, DOVER, NH 03820-3766
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 9, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 9, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page3642 / 827
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDOVER CITY NH
Recording DateJun 2, 2026
Property Address538 CENTRAL AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-3429
Document Number005359-122
Book / Page5359 / 122
Instrument DateJun 2, 2026
Instrument20266992
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000006992,
DateJun 2, 2026
Book Page5359/122
Instrument20266992
Lender
NamePROFILE BANK
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate6.37%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Central Ave was $42,623, down 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Strafford County and Dover City assessment roll, as of July 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$42,623.00 (-2.1%)$2,165,800 (-9.61%) Land $315,700 Building $1,850,100
2024$43,537.00 (-1.36%)$2,396,100 (+1.51%) Land $315,700 Building $2,080,400
2023$44,139.00 (+25.37%)$2,360,400 (+33.01%) Land $315,700 Building $2,044,700
2022$35,208.00$1,774,600 Land $252,600 Building $1,522,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 538 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 538 Central 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 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 429 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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