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45-47 Summer St.

45-47 Summer Street

Former Healthcare Institiution

Six Unit Building

The Hayes Hospital

In 1897, the passing of Mrs. C.L. Hayes marked a significant event as she bequeathed her residence at 45-47 Summer Street and approximately $40,000 to establish Dover's inaugural hospital. This healthcare institution served the community until the 1930s. Notably, two local doctors, Dr. Morgan residing across the street at 44 Summer Street and Dr. Tolman two doors down at 37 Summer Street, played crucial roles in its operation.

The building was constructed in 1868 and currently houses six apartments with laundry facilities and off-street parking.

60 Portland Ave.

60 Portland Ave.

1800's Construction

Two Unit Duplex

Constructed around 1820-25, this brick residence was the creation of Joseph Smith, a Massachusetts transplant who had established a bakery at the Cocheco River landing after arriving in Dover in the early 1790s. Over time, Smith significantly expanded his business ventures, delving into real estate transactions and engaging in the import and export of various goods.

The year 1828 brought an economic panic that posed a significant threat to Smith's financial stability. Despite facing challenges, he managed to survive the downturn, albeit with the loss of several properties seized by banks.

Subsequent to its historical roots, the property found new ownership under Hopkins Enterprises after having been the residence of retired New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice William Grimes and his wife, Barbara.

Today, this charming structure has been meticulously updated to house two units: a three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, and a four-bedroom, three-bathroom unit. Its prime location places it in proximity to both the scenic Cocheco River and downtown Dover.

14 Eagle Drive

14 Eagle Drive

New Construction

Four Bedroom, Four Bath Single Family House

This spacious home is set in a quiet residential neighborhood. The four-bedroom, four-bath house features modern amenities, a front porch, back deck, two-car garage, and a back yard make this home perfect for a growing family.

This was a project built from the ground up and sold after its completion.

130 Central Ave.

130 Central Ave.

Commercial Property

Hopkins Enterprises Main Office

Acting as home-base for Hopkins Enterprises, this former convent was aquired by Hopkins in 2005. The building features three floors of office spaces that are available for rent, along with two conference rooms, and generous off-street parking. This building is within walking distance to downtown Dover. Hopkins Enterprises also offers virtual offices for those seeking a business mailing address.

25 Bellamy Road

25 Bellamy Road

Complete Renovation

Four Bedroom, One and a Half Bath

Originally built in 1970, this delightful single-family residence, nestled along the scenic Bellamy River, underwent a comprehensive renovation to breathe new life into the property. With two levels of living space, a basement, and a generous yard, this home is an ideal choice for a small family. The property has since been sold.

157 Central Ave.

157 Central Ave.

Historic Charm

Ten Unit Building

This Federal-style structure, spanning three stories, stands as the second house on this historic site. The initial dwelling, a substantial two-story residence erected in 1780 by blacksmith David Hanson, was succeeded by the current house believed to have been built around 1807 by the Hanson brothers. During the 1830s-40s, the Tredick family, prosperous dry goods merchants, called this residence home.

By the 1860s, Henry Sayward, a former stage driver on the Dover to Boston route and the inaugural conductor of the Dover and Winnipesaukee Railroad, acquired the property. Engaging in the Niles and Company Boston Express partnership, which facilitated daily trips to Boston from the B&M Railroad Depot on Third Street, Sayward contributed significantly to the local transportation network.

In 1900, Winfield S. Bradley, a Vermonter and husband to Martha Sawyer, the daughter of Sawyer Mills magnate Jonathan Sawyer and sister of Governor Charles Sawyer, purchased the house. Bradley established the Dover Clothing Company, the official retailer for Sawyer woolens. The property changed hands in the 1940s.

Presently, the building has been transformed into ten apartment rentals, featuring amenities such as off-street parking, laundry facilities, secured storage areas, and a charming garden space at the rear.

611 Central Ave.

611 Central Ave.

Long-Term Unfurnished & Short-Term Furnished Units

Nine Unit Building

The structure comprises nine individual units, with an additional carriage house housing four apartment units. Furthermore, the property offers three furnished, short-term rental options.

23 Ham Street

23 Ham Street

Mixed Use Property

Two Apartment Units & Retail Space

23 Ham Street represents a mixed-use property that accommodates two apartments and one retail space. Katz's Deli & Market currently occupies the retail area. Both apartment units have recently undergone renovations, with one unit transformed into a micro-studio and the other offering a spacious two-bedroom layout across two floors of living space.

163 Central Ave.

163 Central Ave.

Unique History

Nine Unit Mixed Use Building

Dover's inaugural jail was established on this site in 1773, shortly after the city earned the distinction of being the seat of Strafford County. Known as the "Jail on the Hill," this modest wooden structure confined 19 British prisoners of war during the Revolutionary War.

In 1788, Elisha Thomas, the first inmate executed in Strafford County, found lodgings here. Thomas had been convicted for the murder of Captain Peter Drown of New Durham. Shortly after his commitment to jail, Thomas' wife, attempting to visit him in Dover, tragically lost their home to a fire, resulting in the death of five of their six children.

Thomas' final resting place is situated west of the tombhouse in the adjacent Pine Hill Cemetery. A simple marker with his initials, E.T., is the only testament to his presence.

A more modern jail, constructed on Silver Street in 1828, led to the dismantling of the old jail. Subsequently, this Georgian-style home took shape. By 1838, the property was under the ownership of Daniel Niles (1799-1889). Originally from Auburn, Maine, Niles played a pivotal role in Dover's transportation history, establishing the Dover & Boston Express in 1842 when the railroad arrived in town.

Today, the property boasts a unique blend of commercial and residential elements.