Full of charm and possibility, this sweet four-bedroom Cape is in a quiet neighborhood in one of Dover’s highly desirable areas. Inside, hardwood floors, natural wood trim, and sun-filled rooms create a welcoming starting point for your ideas. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, while a cozy paneled room with ceiling beams and sliding doors to the deck adds character and a connection to the outdoors. An in-ground pool offers the potential for a backyard you’ll love spending summers in. Ready for updating, 2 James Street is a wonderful blank slate for someone eager to bring their own style to a home in a location they love. Keep the classic Cape charm, reimagine the finishes, and make it your own- there’s so much to look forward to here! Come check it out at the Open Houses- Sat Oct 3 from 11-12:30 and Sun Oct 4 from 12-1:30.
Enjoy life in this quintessential Cape Cod style home with 4 bedrooms. The oversized two car garage with a heater and third garage door pass through is a real bonus. The yard is fenced in with a 20x35' in-ground pool ready for the whole family! Amenities include: newer appliances; newer heating system and superstore HW heater; replacement windows; updated bath; hardwood under carpet; and generator ready electric panel. All this in beautiful South Dover within walking distance to Garrison School!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,691 (+5.0%)
$164,000 + $259,300
$423,300
2023
$7,325 (+4.7%)
$164,000 + $227,700
$391,700
2022
$6,996 (+1.5%)
$147,600 + $205,000
$352,600
2021
$6,890 (+3.3%)
$139,400 + $178,100
$317,500
2020
$6,667 (+1.3%)
$123,000 + $145,300
$268,300
2019
$6,582 (+7.1%)
$118,900 + $142,400
$261,300
2018
$6,143 (+5.0%)
$110,700 + $135,800
$246,500
2017
$5,852 (+6.1%)
$94,300 + $131,900
$226,200
2016
$5,513 (+6.8%)
$89,900 + $119,800
$209,700
2015
$5,162 (+4.6%)
$77,000 + $117,000
$194,000
2014
$4,937 (+3.7%)
$72,800 + $117,000
$189,800
2011
$4,760
$82,600 + $106,900
$189,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,352
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,352
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Strafford County
APN
295914
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Sep 12, 2025 • Final
Mechanical - gas
Remove an old tank and install a new tank behind the garage. Install a new gas line for a garage heater.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Dover, NH • 03820
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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57
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75
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64
43
51
34
37
21
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 2 James St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $420,000 and $685,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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