Does Dover, NJ have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say parking is easy

Is Dover, NJ dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say car is needed

Does Dover, NJ show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Dover, NJ plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Dover, NJ walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do kids play outside in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say kids play outside

Is Dover, NJ walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Dover, NJ?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

98 James St
Dover, NJ 07801

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,180 sqft

$440,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,992/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$440,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,992/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,180 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Living Area

1,180 sqft

Price/Sqft

$373

About this House

Beautiful and COMPLETELY remodeled single family home. Features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, living room, separate laundry room, kitchen, dining room space with breakfast nook and separate dry bar. Unfinished basement with new central heating and cooling system, entire electrical and plumbing systems replaced during remodel. Top of the line vinyl siding and security system installed in 2014. Off street parking for up to 4 cars, covered front porch and covered 10' X 12' back deck. Additional storage shed in quaint back yard with garden. House built to last another 100 years.

98 James St, Dover, NJ 07801 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,180 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $160,000 on Jan 19, 2011. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2022 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 4, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $440,700, with a rent estimate of $3,350/month.

Home Details for 98 James St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Pantry
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5001 sqft

Price History for 98 James St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/04/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

04/04/2022	$2,750	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $250 (10%)
04/01/2022	$2,500	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

04/17/2020	$2,300	ListingRemoved	N/A

04/01/2020	$2,300	Listed For Rent	N/A

04/29/2018	$2,200	ListingRemoved	N/A

04/17/2018	$2,200	Listed For Rent	N/A

03/10/2017	$2,200	ListingRemoved	N/A

03/02/2017	$2,200	Listed For Rent	N/A

01/19/2011	$160,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/19/2011 Contract Date 12/30/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $667
10/27/2006	$292,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/27/2006 Contract Date 10/02/2006 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Dover

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$6,739
Assessment	$205,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 98 James St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
121 W Clinton St, Dover, NJ	0.32	Single-Family Home	$339,700	08/07/25	6	2	2,396
78 James St, Dover, NJ	0.05	Single-Family Home	$549,900	12/09/25	3	2	-
17 Leonard St, Dover, NJ	0.17	Single-Family Home	$445,000	07/31/25	3	2	-
179 Pequannock St, Dover, NJ	0.25	Single-Family Home	$540,000	04/24/26	3	2	-
110 Mount Hope Ave, Dover, NJ	0.46	Single-Family Home	$385,000	09/04/25	2	2	910
4 James St, Dover, NJ	0.13	Single-Family Home	$137,500	08/20/25	2	1	-
7 Newton Place, Wharton, NJ	0.69	Single-Family Home	$425,000	09/13/25	4	1.5	1,634
146 N Sussex St, Dover, NJ	0.36	Single-Family Home	$535,000	07/08/26	3	3	-
59 Lincoln Ave, Dover, NJ	0.51	Single-Family Home	$530,000	09/26/25	3	2	-
103-105 King St, Dover, NJ	0.72	Single-Family Home	$630,000	11/05/25	3	1	2,238

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OFF MARKET
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What Locals Say about Dover

At least 261 Trulia users voted on each feature.

80 % Say there are sidewalks
79 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say it's dog friendly
77 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say car is needed
71 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say people would walk alone at night
67 % Say streets are well-lit
64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
62 % Say it's quiet
54 % Say there's wildlife
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Mary.jo.cifrian
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1y ago
"Diversity of people , ease of public transit , walkable to shops, malls close by, recreation for kids; walkable to church’s, close to lakes "
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Tapiafamily1211
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2y ago
"Nice quieter and really convenience ate a to live, and rice your family. The school system is excellent , close to mayor high ways and shipping centers."
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Andrea.chaparro77
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2y ago
"Dover is a community that helps one another and the people make you feel welcome. This small town has everything that you could need. The schools are amazing, the restaurants are diverse, the people are humble and ready to come together in a time of not just need but all the time. It’s a shame that it get such a bad rep. Because why you find here no other town has ."
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Maria Alejandra
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2y ago
"Nice, quiet area, great. the school system, shopping centers near, and super marker around the area "
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Chepetv
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5y ago
"It’s safe and clean good restaurants friendly people good transportation to NY and other states school’s are the best and the ice cream dairy made"
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Yamileth
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6y ago
"Dogs are welcome! I have a dog of my own and we go on walks by our neighborhood. A lot of my neighbors have dogs of their own as well!"
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Jennifer M.
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6y ago
"The town has many dog owners. You don’t go a day without seeing someone walking their dog. All friendly and nice"
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Dianna C. S.
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6y ago
"dog owners would like it. my neighbor have dogs. They clean up after themselves we also have fog parks close by. "
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Pattmanscoop
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6y ago
"It’s a very diverse neighborhood. With a great county park . I have been here for 12 years and it’s time for a change the neighborhood is not a place I’d like my children to grow up in "
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Ayanna I. Y.
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6y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 25+ years. This is a place to raise a family. You’re neighbors are like family. And everyone loves the town. They’re great schools, upgraded parks, and 24 hour restaurants, shopping. Etc. it’s an awesome place to live. I’ll live here forever. "
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Rachelina007
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6y ago
"Good area with a lot of kids but the age groups vary. It’s very suburban and the town is diverse especially in the school systems. Neighborhood is fairly quiet and everything is so close, within a few minutes drive you can get to just about any store you’re looking for. "
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Jonattan0318
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7y ago
"The town usually organizes events for the kids in town. Also for senior citizens an so on the mayor is really involved."
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Monica R.
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7y ago
"we need more groceries store in the area and more illuminate streets. I've seen sometimes wild animals around the neighborhood "
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Mejia1919fredy
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7y ago
"Recreational activities for children lots of parents volunteering for the wellbeing of the kids. Community events that are free to our towns Residents. "
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Kristen.cerdas
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7y ago
"they wouldn't like that other people dont pick up their dogs poop. it's nice that there are sidewalks to walk your dog on."
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Romina
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7y ago
"People always walk their dogs around here all the time. Dogs of all sizes, and owners love talking about their pets."
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Michael T.
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8y ago
"I moved here 24yrs ago from Brooklyn NY, what drew me to this area was its diversity. Liked it then, love it now. Brooklyn will always be in my heart!, but It ain’t where you from, It’s where you at!!!"
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Smsenti
11y ago
"I am very pleased with the purchase of this home. The neighborhood has great Latino eateries and small shops. Parks and large stores local. Major banks are here to take care of financial needs. Most schools are walking distance. I am very pleased with the neighborhood!"
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