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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Home Sales Down in February

The Warren Group is reporting that home sales dropped in Massachusetts for the first time in more than a year.

While the commonwealth saw its first drop in home sales since December 2011, Dover and Sherborn's counties were more of a mixed bag, according to a recent report by The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman. Norfolk County saw 237 home sales in February, which was a drop from 285 home sales in February 2012, a nearly 17 percent decrease. However, because of a strong January, home sales are up by 2 percent overall in Norfolk County this year compared to a year ago, according to The Warren Group. Middlesex County, on the other hand, saw a slight increase to 487 home sales in February 2013 compared to 481 in February 2012. Overall, Middlesex County's year to date sales have increased by more than 5 percent. Median sale price in …

Friday, March 22, 2013

Five Homes with Open Houses in Dover and Sherborn on Sunday

Open houses are planned on Old Colony Drive, Wakeland Road and Centre Street in Dover, as well as Forest Street and Ivy Lane in Sherborn.

It’s spring, but you might not know it by looking at the snow on the ground. If you’ve had it with the winter and want to start home shopping, this weekend has available homes with open houses in Dover and Sherborn. Here are five of them: 18 Old Colony Dr., Dover – List price: $1.575 million; five bedrooms, six bathrooms, 5,773 square feet. Brokered by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Open house: Sunday, March 24, 3 to 4 p.m. 19 Wakeland Road, Dover – List price: $859,900; four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 3,640 square feet. Brokered by Century 21 Commonwealth. Open house: Sunday, March 24, 1:30 to 3 p.m. 133 Centre St., Dover – List price: $495,000; two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,156 square feet. Brokered by Coldwell Banker …

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Newest Home on the Market: $1 Million Home on Forest Street

The 5,000 square-foot-plus home was built in 1985.

The newest home on the Sherborn market is a 5,000 square-foot Colonial that features a gourmet kitchen that was published in a local design magazine. The home at 41 Forest St., Sherborn, includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms and was built in 1985. The home features a two-story foyer with marble floors, a living room with nine-foot ceilings and fireplace, a study with a cathedral ceiling and a huge family rooms with French doors, according to AOL Real Estate. Flip through the photos to see more of this home.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Erin Go Buy a House

Spend St. Patrick's Day looking at homes with open houses in Dover and Sherborn on Sunday.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by house shopping. Here are three homes with open houses on Sunday: 28 Hunting Lane, Sherborn – List price: $1.025 million; five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,405 square feet. Brokered by: William Raveis Real Estate. Open house: Sunday, March 17, noon to 1:30 p.m. Note: The first 10 “parties” will be given a shamrock plant. 18 Old Colony Dr., Dover – List price: $1.575 million; five bedrooms, six bathrooms, 5,773 square feet. Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Open house: Sunday, March 17, 2:30 to 4 p.m. 26 Donnelly Dr., Dover – List price: $1.3 million; five bedrooms, four bathrooms, 4,293 square feet. Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Open house: Sunday, March 17, 12:30 to 2 p.m…

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Newest Home on the Market: $1.85 Million Home on Lake Street

The Colonial has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Here’s the latest home to hit the Sherborn market. It’s a Colonial at 81 Lake St., that is listed for $1.85 million. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home includes central air conditioning and garage, according to AOL Real Estate. Flip through the photo to see more of this home.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Five Million-Dollar Homes in Dover and Sherborn With Open Houses on Sunday

Open houses are planned on Dedham Street, Old Colony Drive and Farm Street in Dover, and Lake Street and Western Avenue in Sherborn.

The weather should finally get more spring-like this weekend with highs predicted in the 50s. Here’s a chance to get out of your house and look for a new place to live. Here are five homes in Dover and Sherborn with open houses planned for Sunday: 219 Dedham St., Dover – List price: $3.9 million, seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, 8,570 square feet. Brokered by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Open house: Sunday, March 10, noon to 1:30 p.m. 18 Old Colony Dr., Dover – List price: $1.575 million, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, 5,773 square feet. Brokered by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Open house: Sunday, March 10, 1:30 to 3 p.m. 32 Farm St., Dover – List price: $1.274 million, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,996 square feet. …

Nora Lynch Smith

10:18 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

Please also see www.28HuntingSherborn.com Open House 12 to 1:30 and also www.19SnowSherborn.com listed at 1,475,000. Open House 2-4. Listed by Nora Lynch of William Raveis Real Estate.   more ›

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Newest Home on the Market: $3.295 Million Home on Betsy Lane

The home at 4 Betsy Lane is 7,773 square feet and has four bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

The latest home to hit the Dover market is a builder’s custom home that was built in 2011. The four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home at 4 Betsy Lane is 7,773 square feet and listed for $3.295 million, according to AOL Real Estate. The house has an open floor plan, a large foyer, kitchen with island and eat-in area, a two-sided fireplace in the living room and office and thermal hydro and radiant heat. There is also a patio, outdoor oven and a separate barn with a two-car garage. Flip through the photos to see this house.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Three Dover and Sherborn Homes Under $1 Million With Open Houses

Homes with open houses are Wakeland Road in Dover, and Eliot Street and Russett Hill Road in Sherborn.

You don’t need a million dollars to buy a home in Dover and Sherborn. Here are three homes with open houses this weekend that are listed less than $1 million: 19 Wakeland Road, Dover – List price: $859,900; four beds, three baths, 3,640 square feet. Brokered by Century 21 Commonwealth. Open house: Sunday, March 3, 1:30 to 3 p.m. 3 Eliot St., Sherborn – List price: $789,000; four beds, three baths, 2,566 square feet.  Brokered by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Open house: Sunday, March 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1 Russett Hill Road, Sherborn – List price: $699,500; four beds, three beds, 2,662 square feet. Brokered by Century 21 Commonwealth. Open house: Sunday, March 3, noon to 1:30 p.m. REALTORS and HOME SELLERS: Upload a photo of …

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

What Will $495,000 Get You in Dover?

This home at 133 Centre St., is on a 1.33-acre private wooded lot.

We often feature million-dollar homes that are available in the area, but today let’s take a look at the most affordable home on the Dover market. This home at 133 Centre St., is listed for $495,000. It has two beds and two baths and is 1,156 square feet. The cottage home was built in 1923 and is on a 1.33-acre private wooded lot, according to AOL Real Estate. The home was completely remodeled five years ago. It has an open one-floor living area, custom kitchen, central air condition and a newer septic system. Flip through the photos to see more of the home.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Three Million-Dollar Homes with Open Houses in Dover and Sherborn

Homes on Meadowbrook Road in Dover, and Lake Street and Western Avenue in Sherborn will open their doors this weekend.

Let’s put aside all of this snow talk for a moment and talk about house hunting. There are three homes with open houses in Dover and Sherborn this weekend: 24 Meadowbrook Road, Dover – List price: $999,000; four beds, four baths; 5,560 square feet. Brokered by Century 21 Commonwealth. Open house: Saturday, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 137 Lake St., Sherborn – List price: $2.699 million; five beds, seven baths; 6,828 square feet, 3.67 acres. Brokered by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Open house: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:30 to 4 p.m. 258 Western Ave., Sherborn – List price: $1.089 million; four beds, five baths; 6,000 square feet. Brokered by Century 21 Commonwealth. Open house: Sunday, Feb. 24, noon to 2 p.m. With snow forecast for …

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