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Franklin Block

453 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago

Rent Specials

FREE Water and Sewer! Washer & Dryer In-Unit and 1 FREE City of Dover Parking Permit Included!

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1900
  • 17 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    N/A

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    N/A
  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    Varies one-time

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Explore Commute Options

Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Island Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mud Room
  • Office
  • Pantry

Community Features

  • Public Transportation
  • Short Term Lease
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside

Map of Franklin Block

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Somewhat bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Busy

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Amtrak

Commuter Rail

15 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Portsmouth International at Pease

20 min Drive

Moving to Downtown Dover, Dover, NH

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Franklin Block proximity to Janetos Shopping Plaza, Chestnut Shopping Center, and Dover Crossing. Janetos Shopping Plaza is 0.3 miles away, and Chestnut Shopping Center is within a 5 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Franklin Block are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.9 miles, including Children's Museum of New Hampshire, Woodman Institute Museum, and Powderhouse Hill Ski Area.

Airports

Living in Downtown Dover provides easy access to Portsmouth International at Pease, located just 18 minutes from Franklin Block. Another nearby airport is Manchester Boston Regional, located 44.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Woodman Park School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Dover Middle School

Grades K-8

Public

Not rated

St Mary Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

Not rated

Dover Senior High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Cocheco Arts And Technology Charter Academy

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Portsmouth Christian Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
University of New Hampshire Drive: 16 min (7 mi)

About Franklin Block

Spacious Downtown Dover Studio Apartment

Enjoy the convenience of downtown living in this expansive 1,160-square-foot studio apartment featuring an open-concept layout, beautiful hardwood floors, and abundant natural light.

The generous floor plan
… offers plenty of flexibility for creating comfortable living, dining, sleeping, and work areas while maintaining an open and inviting feel. Located in the heart of downtown Dover, you’ll be just moments from local restaurants, cafés, shops, and entertainment. Dover’s walkable downtown offers a variety of dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment options right nearby.

Franklin Block is an apartment community in Dover, NH

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