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Dover Real Estate Information

Located approximately 15 miles southwest of Boston, Dover has a population of 5,923 (per the 2020 US Census), and the town was incorporated in 1836. Known for its rural feel, Dover has mostly one-acre residential zoning.

Here are some brief real estate-related facts about the Dover community:

  • Properties are serviced by private sewerage systems and have well water.

  • The 2024 tax rate is $10.96 per $1,000 of property valuation.

  • The town’s schools include Chickering Elementary School for preschool through Grade 5, Dover-Sherborn Middle School for Grades 6-8 located in Dover, and Dover-Sherborn High School for Grades 9-12 in Sherborn.

  • Dover is a town in Norfolk County.

Dover, MA Community Services and Organizations

Here are some links to provide you with additional information on Dover and its many community services and organizations: