




79 SILVER Street, Dover, NH, 03820
About This Home
EXTREMELY RARE LOT nestled in the heart of Dover, the historic Ezra Green Homestead is one of the most architecturally significant and historically rich homes in the city! Set on a spacious half-acre corner lot at Silver & Belknap Streets, this fully fenced property boasts beautiful greenery, manicured boxwoods, mature maples, and elegant bluestone walkways. Step inside to discover timeless features, including stunning wide pine floors, a grand central staircase, intricate crown moldings and millwork. Original Indian shutters adorn the windows, and the home is bathed in natural light. On the west side, a charming wood-paneled sunroom provides a serene retreat, office or home gym. The formal dining room leads directly to a covered porch on the east side—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an afternoon tea. The home also features a wood-burning fireplace in both the living room and den, while the kitchen offers a convenient morning staircase leading to the second level. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a small reading nook on the second floor, with two additional bedrooms on the home’s third floor. The Green’s raised 13 children here between 1780 and 1847! This home is within walking distance of downtown Dover, with easy access to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, HenryLaw Park, and a variety of local shops and restaurants. The Amtrak train station is a quick 10-minute walk, and Portsmouth is just 10 minutes by car. Schedule your appointment to view today!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1780
Materials
- Foundation: Brick,Granite,Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Clapboard Exterior
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Daylight,Full,Interior Stairs,Exterior Entry,Walk-Up Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,851
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil,Steam
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,842
- Total interior livable area: 3,851 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: DOVRM09001BL
- Zoning description: CBD-M
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 285
Lot
- Lot size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: City Lot,Corner Lot,Landscaped,Level,Sidewalks,Trail/Near Trail
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved,Storage Above,Driveway,Garage,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Hampshire Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,056 | $60,672 |
| Home Insurance | $255 | $3,060 |
| Property Taxes | $1,486 | $17,832 |
| Electricity | $563 | $6,767 |
| Total | $7,360 | $88,320 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Listed for sale | $1,187,000 |
| 2025-11-28 | Listing removed | $1,250,000 |
| 2025-06-01 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000 |
| 2023-05-31 | Sold | $850,000 |
| 2023-03-30 | Contingent | $895,000 |
| 2022-09-22 | Listed for sale | $895,000 |
