157 Centre St, Dover MA 02030

Dover, MA 02030
$4,500,000
Est. $23,951/month
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
6,149
Sq Ft
$732
Price/Sq Ft
15.30
Acres
1890
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
22
Days on Market
Active Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73425515

About this home

The Nightingale Country Estate- Exquisite 5 bedroom residence with additional carriage house that offers a heated 4 car garage and charming one bedroom in-law/guest suite. This "landmark" property is composed of the main house along with the additional buildings on 5.84 acres of lush lawns, 2 spring fed ponds for skating and swimming, along with stunning perennial gardens. To add to the privacy, an additional 9 acre area of open fields, meadows and forest, wrap around the estate and border acres of conservation land and trails. A well known architect was involved with creating a new interior design to enhance and provide many updates to this unique residence. Two ensuite bedrooms on the first level with 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor along with a sitting room. Each room offers a special charm including the solarium with fireplace and radiant heated floors. The gated entrances and stonewalls highlight the beginning of the various hardscape enhancements to enjoy! A treasure!

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
6,149 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Heating
Steam, Radiant, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
5
Appliances
Second Dishwasher
Interior Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet bar, Cable Hookup, Pantry, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Library, Sun Room, Sitting Room, Inlaw Apt.
Laundry Features
First Floor
Basement Details
Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Skylight
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Carriage House
Roof
Wood, Rubber
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden, Guest House, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
15.30 acres
Lot Size
666,468 sq ft
Lot Size Area
15.3000
Lot Features
Wooded, Underground Storage Tank, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping, Level
Horse Property
Yes
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
6
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
5
Parking Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
6

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Private
Sewer
Private Sewer
Security Features
Security System

Community & HOA

Community Features
Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Bike Path, Conservation Area
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$25,083
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$2,225,800
Tax Lot
0000
Tax Block
47
Tax Map Number
16
Parcel Number
79261
Zoning
R2

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Renovated Since
Attached Property
No
Property Condition
Remodeled
Disclosures
Two lots- Lot with buildings is 5.84 A. Has 2 ponds spring fed. Assessed at 2, 095, 500. Second lot wraps around house lot -9.47 A. Second lot has a conservation restriction with Dover. Assessed at 130, 300. Total 15.3 Acres Well known artist created the wall paintings-
Exclusions
See Agent For Feature Sheet-

Location

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Neighborhood

157 Centre St, Dover MA 02030

Dover, MA 02030

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Chickering
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Middle School
Dover/Sherborn
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High School
Dover/Sherborn
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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $2,090
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Sep 3, 2025
$4,500,000
Original listing
Agent: The Bohlin Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 3, 2025 New Listing Added $4,500,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$732

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $25,083 $2,225,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$25,083
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,225,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Bohlin Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM337870
Office MLS ID AN2383

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