Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Dover, MA
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About Dover
Dover is a rural-suburban town of about 5,900 southwest of Boston on the Charles River, where nearly all residential zoning requires large lots. It is known for horse farms and conservation land — a quiet, wooded enclave with estate-style living.
Home prices in Dover
Home prices in Dover vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Dover
- Powisset Farm — Trustees of Reservations working farm (shown in the Commons photo).
- Noanet Woodlands — 595 acres of Trustees trails around Upper Mill Pond (shown in the Commons photo).
- Centre Street Conservation Corridor — woodland trails (shown in the Commons photo).
- Charles River frontage and the Dover town center.
- Elm Bank Reservation (nearby in Wellesley) — gardens and fields.
Commuting from Dover
- No commuter rail in town; nearest MBTA stations are in Needham, Wellesley, or Medfield (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~30–40 minutes via Route 16/Route 109 and I-95/Route 128 (longer at rush hour).
Dover FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dover, MA?
Home prices in Dover vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Dover, MA?
No commuter rail in town; nearest MBTA stations are in Needham, Wellesley, or Medfield (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.