Dover
“Seacoast value play with serious upside”
$480K
Median home price
▲ 6.0% past year
About Dover
Dover is the fastest-growing city in NH, attracting buyers who want Seacoast access without Portsmouth prices. The Cochecho Arts Festival, a booming craft beer scene, and the Amtrak Downeaster to Boston make it a standout. Prices lag Portsmouth by 30% — that gap is closing.
Market Snapshot
17
Days on market
median
$270
Price / sq ft
$21.50
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
4.9%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
15 min
to Portsmouth
50 min
to Manchester
80 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Regional airport
Pease Tradeport
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Dover
Spring
Cochecho River cleanup and Great Bay wildlife
Summer
Cochecho Arts Festival
Fall
Dover Heritage Trail foliage walks
Winter
First Night Dover celebration
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