Estimated payment $25,504/month
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Horses Allowed On Property
- Chickering Elementary School Rated A
- Community Stables
- Pond View
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!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,083
Year Built
- Built in 1890 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 15.3 Acre Lot
- Private Waterfront
- Stone Wall
- Landscaped Professionally
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Cleared Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned R2
Parking
- 6 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Heated Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- 5 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Carriage House
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Wood Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 5,309 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Wet Bar
- Beamed Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Lighting
- Bay Window
- French Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 5 Fireplaces
- Sitting Room
- Dining Area
- Library
- Sun or Florida Room
- Pond Views
- Home Security System
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Country Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Stove
- Second Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Custom Closet System
- Walk-In Closet
- Dressing Area
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Patio
Schools
- Chickering Elementary School
- Dover/Sherborn Middle School
- Dover/Sherborn High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Radiant Heating System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Private Water Source
- Underground Storage Tank
- Private Sewer
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Farm
- Horses Allowed On Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 47
- Assessor Parcel Number 79261
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Community Stables
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,616 | $2,095,500 | $1,093,900 | $1,001,600 |
| 2024 | $22,370 | $2,041,100 | $1,039,500 | $1,001,600 |
| 2023 | $20,895 | $1,714,100 | $928,700 | $785,400 |
| 2022 | $20,436 | $1,645,400 | $874,300 | $771,100 |
| 2021 | $20,259 | $1,571,700 | $792,600 | $779,100 |
| 2020 | $19,858 | $1,546,600 | $792,600 | $754,000 |
| 2019 | $19,998 | $1,546,600 | $792,600 | $754,000 |
| 2018 | $19,021 | $1,481,400 | $792,600 | $688,800 |
| 2017 | $18,712 | $1,433,900 | $724,500 | $709,400 |
| 2016 | $15,397 | $1,195,400 | $710,900 | $484,500 |
| 2015 | $15,700 | $1,236,200 | $751,700 | $484,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 03/12/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/09/2026 03/09/26 | For Sale | $4,500,000 | 0.0% | $848 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/02/2026 02/02/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/03/2025 10/03/25 | Off Market | $4,500,000 | -- | -- | |
| 09/29/2025 09/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | For Sale | $4,500,000 | +80.0% | $848 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/02/2017 06/02/17 | Sold | $2,500,000 | -5.7% | $557 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/17/2016 11/17/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/06/2016 10/06/16 | For Sale | $2,650,000 | -- | $590 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $2,500,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $2,500,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $610,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,750,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73425515
APN: DOVE-000016-000047
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