Is Dover, NH 03820 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dover housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Dover, NH 03820 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 112 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 49%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $594,243. Overall, Dover is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Strafford County, homes here sell faster than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Dover ranks #49 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Milton Mills 03852 (25% sold over asking) or Rochester 03868 (29% sold over asking), while Rochester 03839 (75% sold over asking) and Milton 03851 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.