Strafford County and Dover City property record for 86 Columbus Ave, Dover, NH 03820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,925 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DOVR M:G0027 B:B L |
| Primary APN | DOVR M:G0027 B:B L |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 86 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOVER |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03820-5507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
86 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Strafford County and Dover City records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 COLUMBUS AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-5507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG FIN'L |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201917103 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4713 / 144 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Property Address | 86 COLUMBUS AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-5507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4870-176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4870/176 |
| Instrument | 210003149 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOVER CITY NH |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 86 COLUMBUS AVE, DOVER, NH 03820-5507 |
| Document Number | 0047130144 |
| Book / Page | 004713 / 000144 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,275.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 28 BEECHSTONE #6 PORTSMOUTH NH 038016328, 6, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-6328 |
| Document Number | 47130146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 004713/000146 |
| Instrument | 17104 |
| Name | CMG FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 86 Columbus Ave was $8,925, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Strafford County and Dover City assessment roll, as of April 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 | $8,925.00 (+8.31%) | $453,500 (-) Land $181,300 Building $272,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,240.00 (+8.66%) | $453,500 (+11.84%) Land $181,300 Building $272,200 | $450,110 |
| 2023 | $7,583.00 (+2.72%) | $405,500 (+8.98%) Land $166,600 Building $238,900 | |
| 2022 | $7,382.00 | $372,100 Land $156,800 Building $215,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 86 Columbus 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 93 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 |
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