Dover Real Estate
Dover is New Hampshire's oldest permanent settlement, offering a revitalized mill-town downtown and more affordable prices than Portsmouth just up the road.
Dover market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Dover, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Dover
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Recently sold in Dover
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Dover
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Dover's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- District
- Dover School District
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- Dover School District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
- District
- Dover School District
Commute
Real drive time from Dover's center to Downtown Manchester.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Dover, from Pease Air Force Base / Portsmouth.
Cities near Dover
Dover real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Dover right now?+
There are currently 183 active listings in Dover, New Hampshire, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Dover?+
The median list price for active listings in Dover is $579,900. Homes are spending an average of 111 days on market.
Is Dover's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Dover have risen 3.8% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Dover?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Dover are The Village at Deer Cove, Alden Woods, Emerson Ridge at Janetos Farm.
What schools serve Dover?+
The closest public schools to Dover's center are Woodman Park School, Dover Middle School, Dover Senior High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Dover walkable?+
Dover's center has a walkability score of 68 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Dover?+
The typical drive from Dover's center to Downtown Manchester is about 50 minutes (39.3 miles).
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