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Jim Sells Dover - Welcome to Dover

Dover Overview

How did Dover become a charming, affluent little town nestled among some of the country's most beautiful acreage, featuring a lovely mixture of estates, farmland, open fields, forests and neighborhoods? In the early 1900's, wealthy Boston families chose to build their country estates in Dover, resulting in staggering 300-400 acres of parks, gardens, walking paths and pastures that gave Dover a charming, almost European-inspired feeling of wealth and fine living, which virtually ensured it remained a residential community known as the friendly, beautiful, little town made for ideal living such as it is today. Indeed, the friendly community feeling and warmth that you'll find in Dover sets this town apart from any other! Even though some of the old estate lands have since been sold and made into subdivisions, Dover maintains its sprawling, vast feeling of living by requiring houses to be built on 1+-acre lots. You will find historic homes, colonials, and new construction here.

Jim Sells Dover - Farm

Dover's heritage lies in agriculture - still evident in active farms, orchards, and horse farms with its winding, tree-lined roads. Its rural character is assured with much of the town still comprised of open space and woodlands. This heritage and country atmosphere is highly valued by the citizens of Dover and is why, when you look at Dover real estate, you see open fields and pastures, horses, miles of shady trails and woods for walking, cross-country skiing, birding, and horseback riding - over 200 miles of bridle trails - old stone walls, as well as access to the Charles River. Away from the noise, the hustle and bustle of city life, here, in Dover, you can truly relax every night after work, almost as if you are on a perpetual vacation.

Jim Sells Dover - Map

Where is Dover?

Dover, situated about 15 miles southwest of Boston and nestled on the south banks of the Charles River, has a great, isolated, bucolic location, and yet, thanks to I-95/SR-128, SR-9, SR-27, SR-16, and SR-109, many of its citizenry - mainly academic, legal, business and medical - are able to commute to work in Boston - about 40 minutes depending upon your location and traffic. That said, none but a mile or so of State roads lie within its city limits, resulting in a huge line item (75% of its budget) for snow removal! Dover is bordered by: Natick, Wellesley and Needham to the North, Westwood to the East, Walpole and Medfield to the South, Sherborn to the West.

Jim Sells Dover - DS Middle School

Education in Dover

If you have school-age children, the Dover-Sherborn Public School District is highly regarded and respected and will take excellent care of them. Dover offers some of the best public education families are likely to find anywhere in all of Massachusetts. U.S. News & World Report named Dover-Sherborn High School a Gold Medal School, ranking it 8th in MA in 2018. Dover is independently financially responsible for Chickering Elementary School. Dover-Sherborn Middle School and Dover-Sherborn High School costs are "regional" schools and expenses are shared with Sherborn. Chickering School is located near Caryl Park and the entrance to Noanet Woodlands. The Regional schools share a campus on Farm Street in Dover, near the borders with Sherborn and Medfield. Overall, Dover Sherborn High School has impressive results with regards to graduation rates, college admission rates and standardized and Advanced Placement exam scores. DSPS's transportation policies, bus routes, etc., are outlined here. Alternatively, you can enroll your child(ren) in a private elementary school, The Charles River School, located in the center of Dover.

Jim Sells Dover - Horseback Riding

Activities in Dover

Dover has exceptional recreational opportunities if you like to stay close to home on the weekend -- boating on the Charles River, tennis at Caryl Park, hiking or biking through Noanet Woodlands, fishing at Channing Pond, horseback riding at one of the many stables, or participating in or watching the Norfolk Hunt Club carry out one of its events. For a small, quiet, country town, there is always a lot going on. There is a high degree of volunteerism and an active senior community. For more details, check this site.

Jim Sells Dover - Dover Town Hall

Additional Info

If you have decided upon a property and are wondering what the taxes for it will be, you can go here to see what the current (and past) tax rate is and then look up the address to find its current assessed value. Multiplying the two numbers together and dividing by 1,000 will give you the current tax bill amount. For example, 1 Main St might be assessed at $1,191,400 and the current tax rate $12.84. The tax bill would be $1,191,400 x $12.84 / 1000 = $15,298

The Dover-Sherborn Press, The Hometown Weekly, The Dover Sherborn Cable TV, and The Patch, are purveyors of local news; and, of course, there are also the Boston Globe, and the Boston Herald.

Jim Sells Dover

Housing has been running from $450,000 to $650,000 for tear downs and foreclosures, but typically runs run from $675,000 to $15,000,000, if you are looking for a 21-acre estate. Prices vary depending upon size, location, and amenities. The following chart is a visual representation of the cyclical nature of real estate and compares the ups and downs of Dover to those of Boston. The taller the column the better it is for buyers. The shorter the column the better it is for sellers. Dover has been a real roller coaster ride for sellers!

Visual graphic of real estate activity in Dover

Search Dover Real Estate

This is Dover's best real estate site to search for: homes, land and foreclosure properties. It is seriously the only site you will ever need to find your next home or investment property! Bookmark this page and check back anytime to see what is currently available in Dover. Unlike other search sites which includes properties already under contract, this site only shows properties that are truly available. This site is updated by the official REALTOR®’s database every 15 minutes.

Here, you can save searches, and get daily email alerts of new listings, price changes, sold data, and market reports for Dover. Our map search feature allows you to search and view properties on a map which you can manipulate simply by clicking on the map and moving it around. To save a map search, zoom in or out over your preferred area and then,

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Today's Featured Homes

Dedham Street, Dover image
Dedham Street, Dover $850,000

Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 5BR perc. The charming town of Dover is located 15 miles SW of Boston, enjoys a low tax rate & Boston Magazine just named ...

  • 72591016 MLS
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Mary Crane from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

47 Walpole St, Dover image
47 Walpole St, Dover $1,180,000 ▼

Great new photos take a look. Immediate occupancy available. Extremely private location within walking distance to Dover Centre. Brick and wood clapboard Colonial desig...

  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 72618468 MLS
Courtesy of Dover Country Properties Inc.

Listing courtesy of Jay Hughes from Dover Country Properties Inc.

22 Grand Hill Dr, Dover image
22 Grand Hill Dr, Dover $1,549,000 ▼

New Price! Classic Donnelly Estates location. Nearly 2.5 elevated acres afford great approach to custom designed brick front colonial. Easy walk to DSMS and DSHS.Three f...

  • 4 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 72525380 MLS
Courtesy of Dover Country Properties Inc.

Listing courtesy of Jay Hughes from Dover Country Properties Inc.

35-A Walpole St, Dover image
35-A Walpole St, Dover $1,675,000 ▼

A Private 5 bedroom sanctuary lovingly renovated by the original owner is beautifully sited with views of rolling lawns and a tranquil pond is just steps to Dover’s renow...

  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 72732296 MLS
Courtesy of Compass

Listing courtesy of Donahue Maley and Burns Team from Compass

156 Farm Street, Dover image
156 Farm Street, Dover $1,799,000

Welcome to this spectacular 20-room custom contemporary home with dramatic, sun-drenched living spaces privately sited on 2 acres. Main level offers expansive living room...

  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 72767308 MLS
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Listing courtesy of The Kattman Team from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

25 Strawberry Hill St, Dover image
25 Strawberry Hill St, Dover $1,850,000

Strawberry Hill Street minutes to Needham/Wellesley. Three acre pastoral setting with open meadow and field. Delightful updated antique colonial. Private rear yard. Spa...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 72567470 MLS
Courtesy of Dover Country Properties Inc.

Listing courtesy of Jay Hughes from Dover Country Properties Inc.

159 Farm St, Dover image
159 Farm St, Dover $2,150,000 ▼

Don't miss this AMAZING 2012 architect designed 5BR 4.5BA contemporary style Colonial on coveted Farm Street boasting an open floor plan, wonderful natural light, beautif...

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 72672340 MLS
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Mary Crane from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

129 Centre Street, Dover image
129 Centre Street, Dover $2,250,000

Beautiful new construction by Dover's finest builder, combining timeless design and quality craftsmanship. The first floor features a spacious gourmet kitchen with cus...

  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 72772885 MLS
Courtesy of Calumet Real Estate LLC

Listing courtesy of Lorraine Sarafian from Calumet Real Estate LLC

1 Greystone Road, Dover image
1 Greystone Road, Dover $2,250,000

Welcome to the Glen Ridge neighborhood. Beautiful new construction by Dover's finest builder, combining timeless design and quality craftsmanship. The first floor featu...

  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 72772913 MLS
Courtesy of Calumet Real Estate LLC

Listing courtesy of Lorraine Sarafian from Calumet Real Estate LLC

91 Centre Street, Dover image
91 Centre Street, Dover $2,250,000

Beautiful new construction, offering a spacious open floor plan and fine architectural details throughout. First floor features an open foyer, a living room, a formal di...

  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 72773616 MLS
Courtesy of Calumet Real Estate LLC

Listing courtesy of Lorraine Sarafian from Calumet Real Estate LLC

35 Strawberry Hill St, Dover image
35 Strawberry Hill St, Dover $2,350,000

First Offering! Magnificent 6.52 acre lot in the heart of Strawberry Hill. Open rolling meadows with wonderful distant pastoral views. Multi bedroom septic plans. Exis...

  • 72489747 MLS
Courtesy of Dover Country Properties Inc.

Listing courtesy of Jay Hughes from Dover Country Properties Inc.

35 Strawberry Hill St, Dover image
35 Strawberry Hill St, Dover $2,350,000

THIS IS A TEAR DOWN, PLEASE NOTE. Magnificent 6.52 acre lot in the heart of Strawberry Hill. Open rolling meadow and field with wonderful pastoral views. Existing ...

  • 72489841 MLS
Courtesy of Dover Country Properties Inc.

Listing courtesy of Jay Hughes from Dover Country Properties Inc.

16 Donnelly Dr, Dover image
16 Donnelly Dr, Dover $2,350,000

Move right into this PRISTINE 5BR 4/2BA home located on 2 acres in a popular Dover neighborhood minutes to the Dover/Sherborn Middle & High School and Farm Pond. Amazing ...

  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 72677212 MLS
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Mary Crane from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

78 Strawberry Hill St, Dover image
78 Strawberry Hill St, Dover $2,350,000

Amazing opportunity to build in Dover’s most sought after neighborhood on this 8.5 acre lot. Nestled in it's own oasis you will be surrounded by nature. No busy street tr...

  • 72701118 MLS
Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Listing courtesy of Skip Billingham from William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

49 Wilsondale Street, Dover image
49 Wilsondale Street, Dover $3,500,000

Set on a country road at the end of a winding drive, this 8000+ sf custom home offers privacy, water views, and direct access to miles of hiking trails. Its remarkable fr...

  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 72725033 MLS
Courtesy of LandVest, Inc.

Listing courtesy of John Boyle from LandVest, Inc.

206 Claybrook Rd, Dover image
206 Claybrook Rd, Dover $6,500,000 ▼

Extraordinary estate majestically sited on over 6 acres in one of Dover's most desirable neighborhoods, ideally located just 5 minutes from Wellesley center.Superior craf...

  • 5 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 72490107 MLS
Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing courtesy of Benoit| Robinson|ORourke from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

18 Walpole St, Dover image
18 Walpole St, Dover $15,000,000

Impressive, young 21 acre Gentleman's Farm with exquisite 15,000sf, six bedroom home designed by renowned Architect Tom Catalano, 2-story carriage house, gorgeous pool, s...

  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 72681130 MLS
Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Listing courtesy of The Walsh Team & Partners from William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

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