Sign up to get new listings emailed daily! JOIN SIGN IN
Lynne McGrath
REALTOR®
VCard Icon 

157 Centre St, Dover, MA 02030

$4,500,000
  • Main Photo

42 Total Photos [Click to View All]

Pending
BEDS6 BATHS5 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET5,309 MLS#73425515
STATUSPending PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family

Property Description

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!

157 Centre St | MLS# 73425515

This single family home located at 157 Centre St, Dover, MA 02030 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $4,500,000. This property was built in 1890 and has 6 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 partial baths with 5309 sq. ft. Search Dover real estate on lynnemcgrath.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces: 5
Garage: 6
Heating: Steam, Radiant, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Home Style: Cape, Antique, Carriage House
Lot Size: 15.30 Acres
Roof Type: Wood, Rubber
Taxes: $25,083
Year Built: 1890

Amenities

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.
Patio
Professional Landscaping
Sprinkler System
Decorative Lighting
Fruit Trees
Garden
Guest House
Horses Permitted
Stone Wall

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Second Dishwasher
Building Area Total: 5309
Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Bike Path, Conservation Area
Compensation Based On: N/A
Compensation Broker Transaction: N/A
Compensation Buyer Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency Offered: N/A
Days on Site: 231
Dining Room: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled
Door Features: French Doors
Exclusions: See Agent For Feature Sheet-
Exterior: Frame
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
GarageY/N: Yes
HeatingY/N: 1
HorseY/N: Yes
Kitchen: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Second Dishwasher, G
Laundry: First Floor
Living Room: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
Lot Features: Wooded, Underground Storage Tank, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping, Level
Master Bathroom: Yes
Master Bedroom: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Dressing Room
Open Parking Y/N: Yes
Other Structures: Guest House
Parcel Number: 79261
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Total: 11
Patio And Porch: Patio
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Rooms Total: 13
Security: yes
Security Features: Security System
Sewer: Private Sewer
Skylight: Y
Water: Private
Window Features: Skylight
Wooded: Yes

Room Sizes

Bedroom 2: 13.00 X 12.00 Level - First
Bedroom 3: 19.00 X 13.00 Level - Second
Bedroom 4: 16.00 X 14.00 Level - Second
Bedroom 5: 15.00 X 14.00 Level - Second
Dining Room: 20.00 X 14.00 Level - Main,First
Kitchen: 20.00 X 16.00 Level - Main,First
Living Room: 15.00 X 27.00 Level - Main,First
Primary Bedroom: 20.00 X 14.00 Level - Main,First

Local Schools

High School: Dover/Sherborn
Middle School: Dover/Sherborn
Elementary School: Chickering

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Compass
Agency Phone: 617-206-3333
Agent Name: The Bohlin Group

agent picture

Shown By

Agent Name: Lynne McGrath
Agent Phone:
Agency Title: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

IDX logo

TOUR THIS HOME

Choose a date and time to see 157 Centre St, Dover, MA 02030.
I will get in touch with you shortly.

Request a Showing
Choose your video chat app
  • Friday April 24
  • Saturday April 25
  • Sunday April 26
  • Monday April 27
  • Tuesday April 28
  • Wednesday April 29
  • Thursday April 30
  • Friday May 1
  • Saturday May 2
  • Sunday May 3
  • Monday May 4
  • Tuesday May 5
  • Wednesday May 6
  • Thursday May 7
  • Friday May 8
  • 7:00 AM
  • 7:30 AM
  • 8:00 AM
  • 8:30 AM
  • 9:00 AM
  • 9:30 AM
  • 10:00 AM
  • 10:30 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • 12:30 PM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 1:30 PM
  • 2:00 PM
  • 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • 3:30 PM
  • 4:00 PM
  • 4:30 PM
  • 5:00 PM
  • 5:30 PM
  • 6:00 PM
  • 6:30 PM
  • 7:00 PM
  • 7:30 PM
  • 8:00 PM
  • 8:30 PM
  • 9:00 PM
Preferred Communication Method

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Payment

$ 13,417.80 per month $10,015.05 Principal & Interest $2,090.25 Property Tax $1,312.50 Homeowner's Insurance

Change Payment Information

%
years/fixed
yearly
yearly (est.)
(Payments are an estimate and may vary by lender)
Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information on this site was last updated 04/23/2026. The listing information on this page last changed on 04/23/2026. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Delta Media Group MLS (last updated Thu 04/23/2026 12:00:38 AM EST) or MLSPIN MLS (last updated Wed 04/22/2026 11:38:30 PM EST) or Prime MLS (last updated Wed 04/22/2026 11:33:16 PM EST) or MREIS (last updated Wed 04/22/2026 11:55:22 PM EST). Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy / DMCA Notice / ADA Accessibility

Agency License Information: Better Homes and GardensĀ® and the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Logo are registered service marks owned by Meredith Corporation and licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. The Masiello Group Limited fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC nor any of its affiliated companies.


Login to My Homefinder

Pixel