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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Available Dover Properties
Please do not drive up driveway without appointment. Owner occupied. Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 1 bath Dutch Colonial set on 1.67 acres. This home is privately set and...
- 4 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72573993 MLS
Great opportunity to get into Dover! Quaint historic cottage located in the heart of Dover. Living room with a fireplace, den and eat in kitchen. 2 bedrooms and full bath...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72577230 MLS
Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 1 bath Dutch Colonial set on 1.67 acres. This home is privately set and with TLC and updating this will be one sweet home. Nicely set off the...
- 72574005 MLS
Come see a great value in Dover. This classic Garrison Colonial has wonderful natural light and private wooded views from every window. All the work has been done for yo...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72575028 MLS
Short Sale. Lenders approval. The house needs updating and fixing up. Live in Dover for under a million dollars. Great location. Extra large eat-in kitchen. Sunk in fam...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72487832 MLS
Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! The charming town of Dover is located 15 miles SW of Boston, enjoys a low tax rate & Boston Magazine just named Dover's sc...
- 72591016 MLS
Classic Williamsburg Colonial Reproduction Custom Built By Original Owners Situated On 1.8 Acre Private Wooded Lot Is Ready For a New Owner! Sought After Cedar Hill Neigh...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72568936 MLS
Picture perfect, move-in condition Cape set on over an acre of land. Step into this home and experience warmth, charm, & character. 4 beds, 2 baths, Great Room w/ beamed ...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72580013 MLS
Attractive meticulously maintained brick front Cape/Ranch style home abutting conservation land with access trails to the Charles River. Wonderful sweeping views from lar...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72580993 MLS
Build your dream home on this gated, tree-lined cul-de-sac.located in the coveted Wilsondale/Strawberry Hill neighborhood! Lot #1 consists of 4.46 Acres. Privacy is guara...
- 72495354 MLS
This gem will delight Dover buyer awaiting the “just right” home. Every restored space offers natural light, storage and pretty views of wrap-around patio and exquisite l...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72550398 MLS
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS to build your dream home on gorgeous land in one of Dover's best neighborhood locations! "Wilson's Way" is Dover's newest luxury subdivision comprised ...
- 72495355 MLS
Classic Center Entrance Colonial on a beautiful 1 acre lot in a highly desired Dover neighborhood. Cherry kitchen w/double oven, Sub-Zero and spacious eating area w/ bay ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72576684 MLS
A setting that inspires, within acres of lushly forested conservation land with pond view! Lot #4 is a 3.21 Acre plot located on "Wilson's Way", Dover's newest luxury sub...
- 72495361 MLS
Open House Sunday 2-3PM. RECENT PRICE REDUCTION MAKES THIS ONE NOT TO MISS Come see the spectacular setting and location with easy access (only minutes) to both Wellesle...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72553896 MLS
VERY MOTIVATED SELLER! New price. Incredible value! Tubwreck Estates. Circular drive enhances attractive approach to this lovely center entrance colonial. Most desirable...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72559962 MLS
Enjoy gorgeous pond views from every room in this four-bedroom home sited on a private 2+ acres. A great alternative to condo-living. With frontage on Hales Pond and a pr...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72478224 MLS
Welcome home to 29 Yorkshire in Glenridge Estates: a peaceful neighborhood of distinguished homes less than 3 m to top-ranked D/S High School. This classic colonial’s cov...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72527128 MLS
Turn Key! Move right in to this charming colonial home located on private cul-de-sac. Brick walkway, white picket fence and arbor greet you as you enter.. A bright and c...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72576689 MLS
A beautiful, bright, welcoming 1807 Antique Colonial with a 2 level authentic barn on 5 acres of open land. This home has a separate 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen in-law suit...
- 7 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72334797 MLS
What an amazing opportunity to buy 9 gorgeous acres in Dover MA! House has been taken down. There is a horse barn, sand riding ring, 2 paddocks and a tennis court. Trail ...
- 72563534 MLS
RARE OPPORTUNITY !! DREAM HOME READY... Upper Claybrook, a Beautiful scenic country road with numerous estates, offering pristine lot with serene setting minutes to Nat...
- 72498413 MLS
Perfectly set on 2+ landscaped acres in the highly desired Donnelly Estates, this light and bright 4BR 3.5BA ranch offers a hard to find first floor master suite, 2 addit...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72573189 MLS
In one of Dover’s most desirable locations, this captivating home delivers nature’s beauty while being close to Wellesley Center, Needham, Metrowest shopping & services &...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72549663 MLS
BE in for the HOLIDAYS! GREAT NEW PRICE & TERRIFIC DOVER VALUE ($222/sf)! Spectacular, young 7,200sf Colonial featuring lovely detail, a timeless design and tasteful ble...
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72558336 MLS
Unique opportunity to purchase this wonderfully renovated and expanded Antique Farm House. This spectacular home is a perfect blend of old and new that showcases the fine...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72575773 MLS
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 floors of de...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72525380 MLS
A winding drive lined in granite and hydrangea sets the stage for this very special property, custom designed & built with no expense spared by the present owners. Abutti...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72543426 MLS
Checks every box for the ideal home: a warm and inviting, open concept kitchen/dining area & family room with a beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace that overlooks ...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72583698 MLS
Pristine 5 bedroom Colonial in move in condition perfectly set on a lovely level acre lot near Dover Center! Basking in natural light, this home boasts an eat in granite ...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72577944 MLS
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
Magnificent brand new architecturally designed 5 bedroom house. Open floor plan. High ceilings. Hardwood floors. Combination living room/dining room. Propane heat, co...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72538191 MLS
Price adjustment! www.10draper.com for more! Totally energized, in excess of $800,000 in tasteful home and property upgrades since purchase. Handsome white washed brick a...
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72438067 MLS
NEW PRICE! Beautifully sited on a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded with lovely homes and lush landscaping, this is the home you've been waiting for! Designed for both grac...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72516237 MLS
DESIRABLE GLEN RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD! A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS! Magnificent 4.2 acre setting on the CHARLES RIVER PLUS your own private POND, Overlooking protected land this ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72308156 MLS
Welcome home to your dream equestrian operation at Goodwin Farm! Located in pastoral Dover, MA next to the Norfolk Hunt Club, this home is part of a community consisting ...
- 1 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72565019 MLS
Welcome to your dream luxury loft and equestrian opportunity in pastoral Dover, MA . Located next to the Norfolk Hunt Club, Goodwin Farm is an exclusive condominium commu...
- 1 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72565020 MLS
- Goodwin Farm Bldg.
Build your dream home on this picturesque 4.5+ acre parcel set privately off idyllic country road. Tucked just beyond mature woodlands this sprawling level lot opens to ...
- 72564916 MLS
Nestled on a charming cul-de-sac, this 7,041 square foot home features exquisite finishes throughout. Whether you are in any of the formal living areas, dining area, or a...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72566986 MLS
Magnificent handcrafted 6 bedroom farmhouse pristinely set on coveted Farm Street. This impressive property is mins from Dover’s #1 ranked schools, abuts Donnelly Estate...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 72564561 MLS
$100,000 PRICE DROP! SPECTACULAR NEW CONSTRUCTION NOW READY for NEW OWNER! An extraordinary 6700sf 5BR 5/3BA residence with a fully finished lower level nestled in a prem...
- 5 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 72575709 MLS
Magnificent nearly 1.5 acre plot for this gorgeous brand new special shingle style designed house. Minutes to major commuter routes. Fantastic architectural lines and lon...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72509884 MLS
Fantastic single family lot ideal for spacious private compound. Abuts Town of Dover conservation.
- 71895385 MLS
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
THIS IS A TEAR DOWN, PLEASE NOTE. First offering magnificent 6.52 acre lot in the heart of Strawberry Hill. Open rolling meadow and field with wonderful pastoral v...
- 72489841 MLS
This exquisite and classic Tudor offers gracious touches and old world charm along with modern amenities, including a pool. A grand foyer with turned staircase opens to l...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72477945 MLS
New custom home overlooks no detail. Beautifully appointed, Spacious sunlit rooms,10&9ft ceilings, hardwood floors, built ins and a contemporary yet classic finish that s...
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72571622 MLS
INCREDIBLE 9.82 ACRE KINGDOM LOT in the coveted Wilsondale/Strawberry Hill neighborhood! Rare opportunity to build your dream home on "Wilson's Way", Dover's newest luxur...
- 72495358 MLS
Spectacular family estate on 5 acres with approximately 455 ft of frontage on the Charles River. Launch your paddle boards from the shore and explore the river! This stun...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72482371 MLS
Impressive country estate with sophisticated ambiance! Custom designed builders home in 2003, thoughtfully sited on 5 acres of privacy on private road. This much admired...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72413696 MLS
The finest setting and approach in the Donnelly Estates. Long private drive leads to handsome custom brick front colonial. Owner/Builder created an estate setting in the ...
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72334526 MLS
RARE OPPORTUNITY for the discerning buyer.... Bucolic scenic upper Claybrook Rd. close to the falls and Wellesley center. Reputable Development Co. offering to custom des...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72448267 MLS
Follow your dream, home to Stonemeadow! This stunning country estate offers the discerning buyer all the elegance and sophistication one could ever desire! Thoughtfully u...
- 6 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 72570627 MLS
The most discriminating buyers will love this thoughtfully designed and masterfully renovated home privately sited on eighteen acres. Easy, but elegant one floor living w...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72567669 MLS
Rare opportunity for distinctive, unique estate on10 acres in a premier location of Dover. This 1826 Main House is accompanies by 3 dwellings; a School House and 2 carria...
- 7 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72400501 MLS
Premier location, frontage for 2 lots minutes to Needham, Wellesley center and major commuting routes. Beautiful open meadows abutting acres of protected land and access ...
- 72566004 MLS
Situated on 3 private acres of land in the prestigious Miller Hill neighborhood of Dover, this brand new, custom built colonial home offers over 8600 square feet of luxur...
- 4 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72503247 MLS
Presiding over 9 acres of professionally landscaped lawns, gardens, riding ring and pasture, this exquisitely designed custom contemporary also showcases a one bedroom ca...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72579555 MLS
The perfection combination of home and land!! Incredible setting with a private pond on 2.36 acres!! Home currently being framed by well known local builder. 8000 sq. f...
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72518868 MLS
16 Rolling Lane is a secluded and private eight-acre estate in a true neighborhood setting.The custom-built 13,000+ sf home is both comfortable and stunningly finished. I...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 72481754 MLS
An impressive presence on sweeping tree-framed lawns, this newer custom-built residence sits on 5.5± lush acres that create a lovely country compound with charming barn a...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 72590835 MLS
Magnificently sited on a 4 acre private estate setting, this elegant custom built country manor offers 10,000 sq ft of warm and inviting ambiance throughout. This six bed...
- 6 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 72478225 MLS
This stunning 4+BR 4.5BA English Country home exudes quality, style and superb craftsmanship. Regally set in the heart of Dover's horse country, this remarkable 6440 s.f....
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72497910 MLS
Sophisticated New England Farm House tastefully appointed with exceptional details, modern amenities and refined finishes. Merrifield Farm is privately sited on a 6.3 acr...
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72566249 MLS
One of a kind and ideally sited on over 12 acres, abutting conservation, impeccable, custom shingle style estate designed by D. Michael Collins and built by Ken Vona is n...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 72555620 MLS
Rolling meadows and pristinely maintained grounds welcome you as you approach this quintessential Patrick Ahearn country estate. Thoughtfully renovated and expanded 1946...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 72489231 MLS
Introducing a rare opportunity in Dover. A true creation of a personal sanctuary, thoughtfully designed to blend contemporary architecture of stone and glass with the stu...
- 72559236 MLS
The ultimate modern country estate, in highly desirable Dover, Massachusetts! Luxurious main house bathed in natural light with elevator, great room, soaring cathedral ce...
- 6 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 72520864 MLS
The ultimate modern country estate, in highly desirable Dover, Massachusetts! Luxurious main house bathed in natural light with elevator, great room, soaring cathedral ce...
- 6 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 72537545 MLS
One of the finest parcels of land in metro west! Build new custom home. Spectacular 9.5 acre estate setting in the heart of Strawberry Hill Street. Long winding drive, st...
- 72541779 MLS
Like a trip to the French countryside of Normandy, this impressive French-style manor brings the best of both worlds: exclusive privacy abutting acres of conservation lan...
- 6 Beds
- 10 Baths
- 72558485 MLS
This magnificent stone and shingle country estate sits handsomely on 2.5 acres of secluded, landscaped lawns. Only a few miles to Wellesley Square and Boston and located ...
- 5 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 72507154 MLS
SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION! Mill Farm, an iconic property in the bucolic suburb of Dover, was the home of legendary Miss Amelia Peabody, artist/philanthropist, who infus...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72111327 MLS
Extraordinary estate majestically sited on over six acres in one of Dover's most desirable neighborhoods, ideally located just 5 minutes from Wellesley center.Superior cr...
- 5 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 72490107 MLS
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