This Dover retreat sits on 3.2 private acres where orchard living meets modern comfort, just steps from Channing Pond & Dover Center.Tucked into a serene, picturesque setting, this farmhouse offers a lifestyle few properties can match. Imagine mornings on the nature trails, afternoons in your own orchard, & quiet evenings surrounded by open land & New England charm.The home is full of character, featuring stained glass, custom millwork, & period lighting. The heart of the house is the cathedral-ceiling family room, flooded with light and views of the grounds. The layout is both flexible and private: the primary suite takes up the third floor, while the second floor holds three spacious bedrooms. There is a bright office on the main level, plus a finished lower level w/ guest suite & flexible studio space. Outside, the property features a barn with a refinished loft, ideal for movie nights or a hangout spot. A rare chance to own a home with so much land, personality & great schools!
For sale
Price cut: $100K (5/12)
$1,850,000
47 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA 02030
5beds
3,962sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3.2 Acres Lot
$1,790,600 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Orchard livingCathedral-ceiling family roomOpen landNature trailsFlexible studio spaceSerene picturesque settingOwn orchard
- 33 days |
- 2,001 |
- 93 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Caffrey 508-479-4542,
Compass 781-365-9954,
Amy Caffrey 508-479-4542
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73502119
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Walk-in Storage, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom, Office, Bonus Room, Play Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,962
- Total interior livable area: 3,962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,032
- Finished area below ground: 930
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Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3.2 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Easements
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: M:0011 B:00017 L:0000,78742
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator Connection
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Generator Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,316,700
- Annual tax amount: $14,839
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,790,600
$1.70M - $1.88M
$6,946/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $1,850,000-5.1%$467/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502119 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+465.2%$492/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502119 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/1997 | Sold | $345,000+60.5%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/1991 | Sold | $215,000$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,839 +3.5% | $1,316,700 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $14,342 +4.4% | $1,308,600 +16.2% |
| 2023 | $13,732 -0.8% | $1,126,500 +1.1% |
| 2022 | $13,838 +2.9% | $1,114,200 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $13,451 +0.4% | $1,043,500 |
| 2020 | $13,399 -0.7% | $1,043,500 |
| 2019 | $13,492 +7% | $1,043,500 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $12,605 -1.9% | $981,700 -0.3% |
| 2017 | $12,844 +1.4% | $984,200 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $12,664 +11.5% | $983,200 +10% |
| 2015 | $11,355 +21.1% | $894,100 +24.7% |
| 2014 | $9,380 -6.3% | $717,100 -8.3% |
| 2013 | $10,013 -5.1% | $782,300 -11.6% |
| 2012 | $10,547 -6.4% | $884,800 -8.1% |
| 2011 | $11,264 +6.6% | $962,700 -0.5% |
| 2010 | $10,569 +10.8% | $967,900 |
| 2009 | $9,543 +1.1% | $967,900 |
| 2008 | $9,437 +3.8% | $967,900 -2% |
| 2007 | $9,090 -0.3% | $988,000 -1.4% |
| 2006 | $9,117 +19.6% | $1,001,900 +10.9% |
| 2005 | $7,622 +15.4% | $903,100 +23.3% |
| 2004 | $6,602 +20.2% | $732,700 +22.5% |
| 2003 | $5,492 +9.4% | $598,300 +35.2% |
| 2001 | $5,018 +34.2% | $442,500 +34.4% |
| 1996 | $3,738 | $329,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02030
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Chickering Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Dover-Sherborn Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chickering
- Middle: Dover/Sherborn
- High: Dover/Sherborn
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Dover
- 02030
- 47 Springdale Ave
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