Strafford County and Dover City property record for 8 Leighton Rd, Dover, NH 03820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DOVR M:08023 B:L |
| Primary APN | DOVR M:08023 B:L |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,451 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 LEIGHTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOVER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03820-4620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 81200 |
8 Leighton Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 LEIGHTON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-4620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3931 / 643 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 005320-596 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 LEIGHTON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-4620 |
| Document Number | 005320-596 |
| Book / Page | 5320 / 596 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250016533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 LEIGHTON RD, DOVER, NH 03820-4620 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Leighton Rd was $8,669, 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 | $8,669.00 (+8.31%) | $440,500 (-) Land $174,400 Building $266,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,004.00 (+11.43%) | $440,500 (+14.68%) Land $174,400 Building $266,100 | $431,205 |
| 2023 | $7,183.00 (+2.51%) | $384,100 (+8.75%) Land $150,600 Building $233,500 | |
| 2022 | $7,007.00 | $353,200 Land $142,700 Building $210,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Leighton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8 Leighton Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 99% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 34 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 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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